The Trial
The Crime DeskThe Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 385 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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- Balanced reporting
Love listening to this pod cast and do pay for the subscription. Every case/trail he delivered in a balanced view and at times made me consider my own maybe bias or narrow minded opinions :-)
Apple Podcasts5REMMAJ1990
United Kingdom13 days ago - Grammar
Good but… I enjoy this podcast but find it surprising that journalists don’t use the correct grammar… It’s ‘there were’ (plural, in the past) rather than ‘there was’ (singular).
Apple Podcasts5annabelmogUnited Kingdoma month ago - Could be so much better
This could be superb as these are serious journalists doing the important work of court reporting. However, by the time you have scrolled through the countless adverts (come on, the Mail is hardly cash-strapped!), the repetition and the reminders to subscribe you are left with astonishingly little content. The many grammatical errors are also unacceptable.
Apple Podcasts3RadionoushUnited Kingdoma month ago - Poor reporting
Very poor reporting - I will not credit it with the term journalism. Sensationalist and lacking depth - they seem to have an inability to properly investigate and take a critical, unbiased view. I was just listening to a recent episode when Liz stated it ‘made my skin crawl’. No ability to remain objective and professional. Also, they pretend they are concerned and think about the morality of what they are reporting when they are clearly voyeuristic and looking for sensational stories.
Apple Podcasts1fyhgesdbjikUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Stick to written journalism
Caroline and Liz seem unable to blow their noses. Sniffing after each sentence is awful to listen to when you’re wearing earbuds. Not a great look for ‘professional’ podcasters.
Apple Podcasts1SJ12345@United Kingdom3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #49 | United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #113 |  Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #79 |  Ireland/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #98 |  United Arab Emirates/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #130 |  New Zealand/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #165 |  Saudi Arabia/True Crime |
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What is The Trial about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A hard-hitting true-crime show that follows high-profile trials with courtroom narration, timeline tracking, and expert commentary. Across recent episodes, the focus has been on complex criminal proceedings, survivor testimonies, and the interplay between police, prosecutors, and defence strategies. The hosts frequently bring in criminology, legal, and investigative journalism perspectives, while highlighting systemic failures and calls for reform in areas like policing, accountability, and public safety. It stands out for its daily, granular courtroom updates, use of actor-read victim statements, and promotions around premium content and related investigative franchises. Potential listeners who enjoy detailed legal storytelling, forensic c... more
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Recent guests on The Trial include:
1. Dr. Hannah Fawcett
2. Dr. Michael Duffy
3. Ellen Roome
4. David Wilson
5. Harriet Whistrich
6. Karen Dry
7. Alex Matthews
8. Siobhan Gray Casey
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