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Strange But True Crime

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True Crime
Anglo-Saxon Treasure
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Crime Investigation
Law
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Sunderland
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Greed
Peter Harris
Patrick O'hara
Thomas Kwan
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Poisoning
Attempted Murder
Iodomethane
Newcastle
Covid-19 Vaccination
Georgian Townhouse

Dive into a world of bizarre 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 criminal cases.

Wanna get in touch? Email us at behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk

Presenter: Rima Ahmed. Written and produced by Luke de Costa. Online Producer: Rachae... more

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Latest Episodes

Former zoo worker Bradley Tomes hatches a plan to steal and sell Humboldt penguins Patrick and Penny from South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria.

Get in touch at behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk.

Presenter: Rima Ahmed. Produced by Luke de Costa. Researcher: Bet... more

Criminal mastermind, James ‘Jimmy’ Sheen, steals a world famous golden toilet worth £4.8m from Blenheim Palace. But who’s going to take it off his hands?

Get in touch at behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk

Presenter: Rima Ahmed Reporter: Clodagh Stenson Prod... more

Gary Youds senses that cannabis drug legalisation is imminent and opens up a cannabis café in Liverpool. The law change doesn’t happen, so police shut it down.

Gary goes to jail, however, he continues to fight for the right to keep his cannabis caf... more

Jaswant Chail wants to bring down ‘the empire’ and his first act is to harm a British Royal.

Inspired by Star Wars and encouraged by his ‘girlfriend’, he puts his deadly plan into action.

Get in touch at behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk.

Presenter: Rima ... more

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Recent Guests

Clodagh Stenson
Journalist in the team called BBC South Investigations
BBC
Episode: Poo Dunnit?
Jane Downs
Journalist with the Investigations Unit at BBC North East and Cumbria
BBC North East and Cumbria
Episode: Act of Tree-son
Jonny Humphries
Journalist for BBC North West covering interesting crime
BBC North West
Episode: Danger, High Voltage
Thomas Mackintosh
BBC News journalist specializing in crime stories
BBC News
Episode: The Swiss Art Heist
Nicola Goodwin
Senior journalist in the BBC's investigations team based in the Midlands
BBC
Episode: The Treasure Traitors
Martin Jones
Reporter at BBC's Investigations team, covering crime stories
BBC
Episode: The Man with the Golden Hun
Carolyn Woods
The victim of the romance scam led by Mark Acklam
Episode: The Man with the Golden Hun

Host

Rima Ahmed
Host and journalist known for engaging storytelling and insightful exploration of bizarre crimes and criminal cases.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Fantastic Podcast!

    Really captures your attention from start to finish, every episode is really interesting and full of odd twists! Absolutely one of my fave shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JemThom
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Moreeeee

    I've listened to all of them. I check every day to see if a new one has come out yet. Keep making more don't stop. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ♥‿♥。◕‿◕。
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Love this show

    Great story telling and production.

    Are there more episodes coming?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chickachomba
    Australia3 months ago
  • New Favourite

    Engaging and interesting - great host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keekeekeek
    Australia4 months ago
  • Normally don’t like true crime (but love this!)

    Quirky, interesting, quick, approachable. I love Rima – great host.

    The one thing I found a little weird is the podcast seemed a bit judgemental about one or two minor property crimes, and seems to take a couple of what seemed to me more serious crimes were treated a bit more humourlessly – but this is a very minor criticism.

    Overall 5/5, more of this please . . .!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cactu5
    Australia5 months ago

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Listeners love the engaging storytelling and production quality, with many expressing enthusiasm for new episodes.
Audience feedback suggests a strong connection with the host, praising her engaging delivery and the intriguing nature of the stories shared.
The unique perspective on true crime, often combining humor with serious subjects, is highly appreciated.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#238
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#23
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#131
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#223
Germany/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#48
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#121
New Zealand/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Cannabis Martyr
Q: What does downgrading cannabis mean?
Downgrading cannabis from Class B to Class C acknowledged it isn't as harmful as Class B drugs, effectively leading to de facto decriminalization for possession.
The Cannabis Martyr
Q: Who's Gary?
Gary is a 55-year-old scouse gentleman who believes that cannabis has the potential to change the world for the better and is a dedicated cannabis smoker.
Poo Dunnit?
Q: Are we ready for storytime?
Yes, let's do it. Our main character today is a young man named James Sheen, aka Jimmy.
Unmasking a Fugitive
Q: How do you remember this story?
Stephen recalls first seeing the story in the newspaper about an arrest in a Glasgow hospital, where the man claimed to be Arthur Knight but was actually a wanted fugitive, Nicholas Rossi.

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This series offers a captivating exploration of peculiar and audacious crimes that challenge listeners' perceptions. Each episode presents bizarre narratives involving everything from elaborate heists to shocking personal betrayals, all enriched by the insights of journalists familiar with these real-life cases. The engaging storytelling style encourages a blend of fascination and disbelief, with a light-hearted approach to serious subjects, setting it apart from more traditional true crime content. The series actively invites its audience to ponder the absurdity of these events while delivering compelling narratives that entertain as they inform.

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2. Jane Downs
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4. Thomas Mackintosh
5. Nicola Goodwin
6. Martin Jones
7. Carolyn Woods

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