The Pitcairn Trials
WonderyHalfway between South America and New Zealand is a small piece of volcanic, British territory; Pitcairn. It has one shop open for a few hours a day, it’s accessible only by boat, it was born out of Naval mutiny in the 18th Century, it’s home to 37 British subjects... and an almighty scandal.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
| Publishes | Weekly | Category | True Crime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
Luke Jones takes you behind The Pitcairn Trials, to answer some of your most-asked questions. We hear how he navigated interviewing Glenda, who grew up on Pitcairn and experienced abuse there, how he found his way through a maze of official legal doc... more
The Guilty men of Pitcairn received remarkably short prison sentences. Some on the island, sent to the luxury jail they helped to build. Some received community service, with time off to help with the island’s harvest and work. In the end the Pitcair... more
Glenda takes the stand. Through interviews and court transcripts, we examine the Defence team’s arguments, and the legal debates that surrounded them. Glenda and police officer Peter George wait for the verdict in the UK. Peter gets it first, then ph... more
Judges, lawyers and a press pack make the long journey to Pitcairn and the trials begin. Journalists are summoned to a meeting of all the women on the Island at Big Fence as they argue that their men are innocent, and there are claims that the trials... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Host
Reviews
- Very intriguing podcast
Really found this interesting, sad that’s is true but very well told . Needs to be a movie please
Apple Podcasts5dont make
Canada6 months ago About as comprehensive a podcast as could be done on this subject, and probably as close to the last word on it as anyone is likely to get. Tackles harrowing subject matter with sensitivity, but be warned that, rightly, it is not an easy listen.
Podchaser57 months agoLouise Reeve- OMG! Shocking & enthralling!
An absolutely top notch bit of investigative journalism. I was enthralled from the get go. I even signed up for a one month free trial of a podcast provider to be able to listen to all the eps. I still feel sickened by the amount of misogyny that still goes on on Pitcairn today. Now that the story is exposed, I hope people can leave the island if they want to. I’m surprised that people there are still in danger of being abused. It was an uncomfortable listen at times. Very dark but also enthrall... more
Apple Podcasts5SJ Seljeseth
Norway7 months ago - Thoroughly engaging
Listened through in 3 days. Very interesting, highlights the difficulties of running the British Empire / living on a self contained island.
Apple Podcasts5Andykuk
United Kingdom8 months ago - Outstandingly well done
Luke told the story so well, so engaging and empathetically. Well done Glenda for her massive contribution, brave and exceptional woman and her therapist, I want her number. Blessings from Qld Australia
Apple Podcasts5TrueSelf
Australia8 months ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #84 |  United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #66 | United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #81 | Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #180 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #34 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #235 |  Italy/True Crime |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Gender Skew | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About The Pitcairn Trials
What is The Pitcairn Trials about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Exploring the intricate and harrowing narrative of familial abuse and legal trials, this podcast sheds light on the traumatic events surrounding Pitcairn Island, a remote British territory with a fascinating history rooted in naval mutiny. Listeners are taken through a series of episodes detailing the emotional and legal repercussions faced by the community as they confront the alarming allegations of child sexual abuse. The podcast is notable for its sensitive portrayal of personal accounts from survivors, particularly Glenda, who bravely reveals her story and engages in the broader discussions surrounding child protection and community resilience.
Where can I find podcast stats for The Pitcairn Trials?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Pitcairn Trials. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Pitcairn Trials and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does The Pitcairn Trials get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Pitcairn Trials, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for The Pitcairn Trials?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Pitcairn Trials, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does The Pitcairn Trials have?
To see how many followers or subscribers The Pitcairn Trials has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to The Pitcairn Trials?
These podcasts share a similar audience with The Pitcairn Trials:
1. British Scandal
2. Stalked
3. Answers for Claudia
4. Legacy
5. The Spy Who
How many episodes of The Pitcairn Trials are there?
The Pitcairn Trials published episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact The Pitcairn Trials?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Pitcairn Trials?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Pitcairn Trials from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Pitcairn Trials?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Pitcairn Trials. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on The Pitcairn Trials?
Recent guests on The Pitcairn Trials include:
1. Simon Moore
2. Iona Thomas
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.