
Shadow World - Breakin' the Cycle is the story of two feared London gangsters, Colin and D, who, in the early 2000s decide to try and escape the cycle of crime by making a movie based on their own lives as gang leaders and drug dealers. But the lines between fact and fiction quickly begin to blur, when they take a star-studded cast and a largely white, middle-class film crew into their world, in a... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 68 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

When aspiring movie editor Lewis Albrow lands an unusual interview with Colin Browne and his right-hand man D, he believes he’s finally found his break into the film industry - but instead he’s pulled into a very different world.
In prison, Colin Br... more
Breakin’ the Cycle is the story of two feared London gangsters, Colin and D, who, in the early 2000’s decide to try and escape the cycle of crime by making a movie based on their own lives as gang leaders and drug dealers. But the lines between fact ... more
Will justice finally prevail? For Shadow World: Stolen Years, the trial of Paul Quinn reaches its verdict. After more than two decades will the victim of the brutal rape finally see the right man convicted?
And at the conclusion of the trial will A... more
Why did it take so long to free an innocent man? In Shadow World: Stolen Years, the case against the new suspect in the 2003 rape case gathers pace, while Andrew Malkinson finally receives good news of his own.
But as the series turns to the role o... more
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Great so far but cannot play episodes 3 and 4. Says the episode is temporarily unavailable.
Sue Mitchell is incredible.
Very interesting and worrying story. But the intrusive music makes it difficult to follow details in the story.
All the while the presenter mispronounces dopamine
Well explored, researched, all perspectives covered - the right pod for you if you like multi-voice investigations and making up your own mind
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This program centers on deep, investigative storytelling around miscarriages of justice, high-stakes accountability, and systemic reform. Episodes blend personal testimonies with expert analysis to explore how investigations unfold, how institutions respond, and what it takes to pursue accountability years after the fact. Notable throughlines include the human impact of wrongful convictions, the role of police and legal systems, and ongoing debates about transparency, ethics, and reform in public institutions. A recurring strength is rigorous, multi-voice sourcing that presents nuanced perspectives while maintaining a clear throughline toward reform and justice. Potential listeners who value thorough investigations, complex social issues, a... more
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Recent guests on Shadow World include:
1. Colin Browne
2. Andy Malkinson
3. Jennifer Thompson
4. Andrew Malkinson
5. Valerie Voon
6. Helen Gould
7. Kate Clanchy
8. Mark Richards
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