
This Much Is True Crime is one of the UK's leading true crime podcasts, exploring the biggest crime stories making headlines in the UK and around the world every Wednesday. Join Britain's leading criminologist, Professor David Wilson, and journalist and TV producer Martin Frizell as they examine the cases everyone is talking about, speak to the people at the heart of extraordinary crimes, and disc... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 76 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

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Simon Levy sexually assaulted women on the London Underground before going on to murder two women.
Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell examine Levy's crimes and the failures of the Metropolitan Police in dealing with his offending. They discus... more
This week, we're discussing the case of James Desborough, the killer whose crimes in Cornwall earned him comparisons to the fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Desborough murdered two men at his isolated shack in the Cornish woods before later ki... more
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Regarding the ‘Mr Kipper’ theories; is it possible Suzy ever watched the TV show, ‘Minder’? There’s a cockney slang saying that the character Arthur Daley uses: “done up like a kipper”. This is a dodgy 2nd-hand car dealer saying he’s been stitched up and is innocent. That’s Cannan, and I think Suzy had met him before, and knew something of his business. It was their private joke.
While I think David Wilson's insights are interesting there is a big disparity between his professionalism and Martin Frizell's manner which is often insensitive to victims, can be inaccurate factually and is generally far too jokey. His humour while talking about extremely serious and sensitive matters feels out of place and it's a bit like listening to Richard Madeley examining offending behaviour! Add to that the constant begging to be voted best true crime podcast in various awards and it's ... more
How have I not heard about this?? Although I do not watch the news regularly, I listen to BBC news & follow news stories online, but I don’t believe I heard anything about this case.
Thank you for covering this story.
Glad Professor Wilson is back! “If It Bleeds, It Leads” ended a while ago and glad to see this new podcast address current cases from journalistic, law enforcement / correctional services and academic perspectives. The thoughtful insights and respectful discussions between cohosts elevate the podcast above many others , i.e. this podcast treats each episode as a case, not a show. I appreciate learning about different systems and challenges in different continents, e.g. Circle of Care program, Sc... more
Im new to the show and I’m really enjoying it, however, there is one thing that is driving me mad and thats the way Martin says “Patreon” (Pah-tray-on!)!!! I’m not sure if its an “in” joke that I’ve missed but it properly irks me!!!!! 🙈 Other than that, I love it and Professor Wilson is just fantastic ☺️
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A thoughtful true-crime podcast pairing a prominent criminology expert with an investigative journalist. Across episodes, the duo dissects high-profile UK cases and ongoing justice-system debates, blending case summaries with forensic insight, criminology theory, and media analysis. Listeners can expect calm, data-driven conversations that weigh victims' perspectives, policy implications, and the evolving role of storytelling in crime coverage. Noteworthy is the collaborations' mix of legal reform angles, rehabilitation discussions, and attention to societal factors such as homelessness, media ethics, and public safety—delivered in a measured, accessible style that appeals to listeners who want rigor without sensationalism.
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