Strange But True Crime
BBC Local RadioDive into a world of bizarre true crimes with brazen criminals that will leave you scratching your head for answers.
Rima Ahmed explores audacious heists, secret drugs bunkers and stolen identities with reporters who have lived and breathed these true crime cases.
Wanna get in touch? Email us at behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk
Presenter: Rima Ahmed Producer: Luke de Costa Video Producer: Fede Marilotti R... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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Carrie Jade, a disability campaigner living in Ireland, goes viral after claiming Airbnb guests are suing her because of her Huntington’s disease. But when investigative journalist Katherine Denkinson sees the story, some of the details don’t add up.... more
Nathan Newby steps outside St James’s Hospital in Leeds for a vape and finds himself face-to-face with a man carrying a bomb. Nobody else knows what’s happening, and Nathan realises that keeping him talking may be the only way to stop an attack.
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Liverpool councilor Christine Banks starts receiving anonymous poison pen letters at her home. They’re abusive, deeply personal and relentless. At one point, as many as five arrive in a day. And Christine has a strong suspicion about who is sending t... more
Essex drugs boss, Ben Ransome, is a wanted man. Before police can arrest him he flees the UK and disappears.
Ransome continues to sell drugs from his new hideout in Thailand whilst reinventing himself as a prizefighter.
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Riveting podcast, the host has a brilliant inimitable style. Couldn’t help but binge but now stuck waiting for new episodes
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Such a brilliant podcast binged the whole season can’t wait for the new episodes
Apple Podcasts5Sangi1828United Kingdom2 months ago - Irritating
The host and her narration make this a complete no go. Attempts to sound dramatic and off beat… just tell the story
Apple Podcasts1torb9hUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Fabulous
Love Rima Ahmed & all her guests. Great stories. Can’t wait to listen each week.
Apple Podcasts5S&FG-CUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Hurty words
Jesus how wet is the "ghost dog episode" hurty words on social media, dull dish waster
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Apple Podcasts | #74 | United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #247 |  Germany/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #103 |  New Zealand/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #107 |  Finland/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #109 |  Denmark/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #137 |  Austria/True Crime |
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What is Strange But True Crime about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show assembles true-crime stories with a journalistic lens, pairing a charismatic host with reporters who recount unusual cases, the people affected, and the methods behind investigations. Episodes frequently center on online deception, fraud, and the social dynamics that enable crime, alongside ethical tensions in sting journalism and the evolving role of platforms in modern crime. A standout is the mix of intimate victim perspectives, investigative context from seasoned BBC reporters, and a willingness to tackle high-profile or peculiar cases with accessibility for a broad audience. Listeners can expect tight storytelling, careful sourcing, and a balanced look at both human impact and the mechanics of the crimes.
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2. Marc Waddington
3. Lucy Hunt
4. Shannen Headley
5. Colette Hume
6. Philippa Goymer
7. Liam Barnes
8. Sophie Zaherali
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