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News of the Times - Unlocking the vaults of historical crime

Robin Coles
Murder
Victorian Era
Jack the Ripper
Victorian London
Victorian England
Whitechapel
Scotland Yard
Victorian Britain
Inquest
London
Murder Trial
Arsenic
True Crime
Victorian Justice
Victorian Crime
Crime
Domestic Violence
Jealousy
Ireland
Scotland

Welcome to News of the Times!

Step into the shadowed alleyways and gaslit parlours of the 18th and 19th centuries with News of the Times — a meticulously curated journey through historical crime. Each episode draws from authentic reports and court records, bringing you the darkly fascinating tales that gripped Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian Britain.

With over 500 episodes and counting, we expl... more

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In October 1892, a young woman arrived quietly at a respectable house in Putney.

Within four days she was dead.

The death certificate appeared entirely straightforward — embolism, thrombosis, and chronic kidney disease. Natural causes. The body was... more

Today we travel to Cambridge in the summer of 1871, where a young labourer collapsed after his morning meal and died within hours.

The symptoms pointed unmistakably to poison.

The chemistry insisted there was none.

And between the two, a newly mar... more

Tonight we travel to Brighton in the summer of 1866, where the sudden illness of a newly married woman set in motion one of the most troubling Victorian inquests of the decade.

Ellen Warder’s decline was abrupt, her symptoms baffling, and every doct... more

A quiet Surrey hotel. A routine morning remedy. And within minutes, a respected publican is dead on the floor in violent convulsions. When the doctor arrives, nothing makes sense: the salts taste bitter, the bottle has been mysteriously rinsed clean,... more

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Robin Coles
Host and narrator (primarily) of a history-focused true crime series exploring Victorian and earlier Britain.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Want to luv this podcast

    I want to love this podcast, the material, research and subject matter are great but Im sorry I just cant listen to this narrator’s voice. Speech is repetitively halting and drives me up a wall.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    hurleyceo
    Canada7 months ago
  • Casefile meets In Our Time

    A comforting voice narrating historical intrigue, without garish sound effects- who would have thought it possible. Thank you for this wonderful podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CoconutChild
    United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Voice and pacing coupled with strong archival material attract true-crime/history fans seeking quality storytelling.
Narrator's voice polarizes listeners: some find it engaging, others find it hard to listen to.
Research and subject matter are praised for depth and historical richness.

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Our First-Ever Q&A Special | Arsenic, Pirates & Victorian Mayhem
Q: When did you all get interested in vintage true crime?
The interest began during debates in a British pub about modern versus historical crime, escalating to the point of creating their own podcast.
Our First-Ever Q&A Special | Arsenic, Pirates & Victorian Mayhem
Q: If you could share a rum with any of the pirates, who would it be and what would you ask?
The host would choose Bartholomew Roberts and ask about the real intention behind the piracy code – democracy or a way to avoid cleaning chores.
Our First-Ever Q&A Special | Arsenic, Pirates & Victorian Mayhem
Q: What was the most baffling and unsolved case that Scotland Yard ever encountered?
The most baffling case mentioned is the Pension Street Torso Mystery of 1889, which involved a neatly dismembered body with no suspect or motive identified.
Our First-Ever Q&A Special | Arsenic, Pirates & Victorian Mayhem
Q: Do you have a favourite candidate for who the Ripper really was?
While many candidates were discussed, including a strong application from a female suspect, ultimately the favorite was humorously suggested to be the host's great aunt Edna's landlord.

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What is News of the Times about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Historical crime narratives drawn from authentic reports and court records illuminate 18th- to early 20th-century Britain, exploring murders, forensic developments, and social contexts with a wry, scholarly tone. Each episode threads meticulous research with period detail, presenting famous and obscure cases alike, often focusing on forensic breakthroughs and the media landscape of the era. A notable strength is the cohesive storytelling that weaves archival material into vivid, era-appropriate scenes, likely appealing to listeners who relish rigorous historical crime storytelling and forensic history. A unique facet is the long-running format with a steady stream of archival cases, inviting fans to explore centuries of crime through carefu... more

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News of the Times launched 4 years ago and published 783 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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