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This Much is True Crime

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The Salt Path
Erin Patterson
Prison System
Madeleine Mccann
Madeline Mccann
True Crime
Hadush Kebatu
Criminology
Sean Combs
Luigi Mangione
The Mortician
Death Cap Mushroom
Natalia Grace
British Immigration Policy
Beef Wellington
British Organized Crime
Jack the Ripper
Conspiracy Theories
Steve Wright
Stalking

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

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"I know where you live. Be very afraid." Those were the words in the emails that began arriving at a regional newsroom, aimed at its main evening news presenter, Alexis Bowater. The stalking ran through both of her pregnancies, while she was visibly ... more

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For years, women in Bournemouth reported finding locks of their hair mysteriously cut off. The man responsible would eventually be exposed as a double murderer.

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What is it really like to spend 25 years working with some of Britain's most troubled and dangerous offenders?

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Lisa Hayden-Johnson convinced the country that her young son Matthew was suffering from a series of life-threatening illnesses. But the truth was far more disturbing.

From cerebral palsy and cys... more

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Recent Guests

Alexis Bowater
Former journalist and campaigner against violence against women and girls
Episode: Crime Expert on the Stalker Who Threatened to Bomb a TV Studio
Elizabeth Baxter
Former probation officer with 25 years of experience and author of A Murderer's Guide to Cleaning
Episode: A Murderer's Guide to Cleaning: What 25 Years Working With Criminals Reveals
Linus Fu
Prisoner who shared time with Mangione in detention; interview subject cited in Court News Service
Chinese national, detained in MDC Brooklyn
Episode: Why Did Luigi Mangione Plead Guilty?
Christopher Morris
Author of Reasonable Doubt, Examining the Case of Lucy Letby
Author, Reasonable Doubt
Episode: Lucy Letby: Inside the Case with Author Chris Morris
Nicola Thorpe
Broadcaster and campaigner
Campaigner from Blackpool
Episode: Preston Davey: The Inquiry That Could Bring His Case to Downing Street
Howie Mandel
Comedian
Episode: New Ransom Notes Released in the Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping | UPDATE
Steve Gallant
Subject of the interview, author of The Road to London Bridge
Author; The Road to London Bridge
Episode: From Killer to Hero: Steve Gallant's Extraordinary Story
Jason Rothwell
A spiritual medium who claims to have found Nicola Bulley's body
Episode: Episode 48: The Psychic Who Found Nicola Bulley's Body
Karyn McCluskey
Founder of the Violence Reduction Unit in Scotland
Scottish Government
Episode: Episode 44: The Former Nurse Who Cured The Gangsters

Hosts

Martin Frizell
Host with background in journalism and TV production; appears across episodes.
David Wilson
Emeritus Professor of Criminology, co-host; provides criminology expertise.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 427 ratings
  • Fantastic podcast. i love these 2 people debating. My daughter started an A level in criminologie and i asked her to watch.... really interesting. Thank you for creating that program. xx

    Podchaser
    5
    miletto859
    2 months ago
  • Re: Suzy Lamplugh Case

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LostGenreAcrobat
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • 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

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    CriminalM1nder
    3 months ago
  • James Desborough

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jmc1712
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • informative relevant crime-cast

    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

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    5
    Piyopeppy
    Canada4 months ago

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Crime Expert on the Stalker Who Threatened to Bomb a TV Studio
Q: How did they catch him then?
Police traced the stalker's IP address across internet cafés along the M5 corridor and obtained the address information from Virgin, leading them to his home.
Crime Expert on the Stalker Who Threatened to Bomb a TV Studio
Q: What's the problem here?
Alexis Bowater says stalking is a psychological crime that victims may not recognize until they are already deep into a pattern of unwanted behavior, while institutions often fail to take it seriously early.
A Murderer's Guide to Cleaning: What 25 Years Working With Criminals Reveals
Q: What was that privatization like for you and your practice?
Baxter describes the 2014 privatization as disastrous. She says caseloads rose, experienced staff were pushed out, and private providers often relied on brief phone calls to supervise people, including domestic abuse perpetrators. The service was brought back under public control in 2021.
A Murderer's Guide to Cleaning: What 25 Years Working With Criminals Reveals
Q: What are the skills and qualities that a good probation officer should have?
Baxter says good probation officers need to listen patiently, avoid being judgmental or easily shocked, and show kindness. Allowing people to explain what they have done can help them recognize the harm and begin rehabilitation.
The Welsh Vampire: Criminologist Explains What Drove Him to Murder
Q: Martin asks why this would happen and how vampiric fascination could translate into a real crime, given the early 2000s context.
David explains that the motive likely blends fantasy with a need for power and immortality, amplified by exposure to vampire folklore and media, and reinforced by the victim's vulnerability and the killer's planning.

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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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Recent guests on This Much is True Crime include:

1. Alexis Bowater
2. Elizabeth Baxter
3. Linus Fu
4. Christopher Morris
5. Nicola Thorpe
6. Howie Mandel
7. Steve Gallant
8. Jason Rothwell

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