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UK True Crime Podcast

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The weekly UK True Crime Podcast, hosted by Adam Lloyd, has been the home of UK True Crime since 2016.

Shortlisted in four categories for the 2025 True Crime Awards - including Best True Crime Podcast - and with over 85 million listens, it is where you discover a wide variety of lesser known UK cases and find new perspectives and insight on stories you may already know.

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Latest Episodes

All the data tells us that we are most likely to be harmed by those we know. But for most of us our real nightmares are about being snatched by a total stranger in the dark of the night when nobody is around to help us. This week on the UK True Crime... more

As you know, in the true crime world there might be an idiot or two....ok, maybe three...but in the nine years I have been involved in podcasting I have met some really lovely people. One of these is Mark, the co-host of the Seeing Red podcast and he... more

You may have listened to the 'True Crime Round Up' this year, where me and Stuart, host of the British Murders Podcast, talked about all things true crime once a month. Well, due to the popularity of this show we now release it every Wednesday on a s... more

The Ultimate Traitor explores the chilling true story of Robert Hendy-Freegard — the conman who posed as an MI5 agent and manipulated his victims through fear, loyalty and lies. A real-life game of trust and betrayal that echoes The Traitors, this ep... more

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Recent Guests

Nathan Toms
A criminal barrister specializing in defense law.
Independent Bar in London
Episode: Bonus Episode - Interview With Criminal Barrister Nathan Toms
Tanita Matthews
True crime author and documentary maker
Episode: Bonus Episode: Interview with Tanita Matthews - True Crime Author & Documentary Maker
Chris Wood
Author, speaker, and radio personality
Episode: An Everyday Psychopath: Episode 403
Neil Lancaster
Ex-MET Detective and crime writer
HarperCollins
Episode: Bonus Episode: Interview With Top Crime Author Neil Lancaster

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Adam Lloyd
Host of a popular UK True Crime Podcast known for his empathetic storytelling style and in-depth exploration of lesser-known crime cases.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 5.7k ratings
  • STOP THE JOINT PODCASTS

    They are so pointless, babbling and discussing real life situations, stick to the normal layout pls

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ugh yawn
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Top Podcast.

    An absolutely gripping true crime podcast — sharp storytelling, flawless pacing, and twists that keep you hooked from start to finish.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maxortiz
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Excellent

    Love this podcast the best true crime podcast on the app.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kateeja
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Listen and look forward to your podcast every week. Been listening from the start and always love the way you tell the story. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura- Hardy
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Favourite Podcast

    My favourite true crime podcast and love how you reflect and discuss just how it affects the victims families. Mel from Australia 🇦🇺

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mellomilo
    Australia2 months ago

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A few concerns have been raised regarding the balance between sensitivity and the storytelling style, but overall, the reception remains overwhelmingly positive.
Many listeners appreciate the respectful and well-researched storytelling, highlighting the human element of each case.
The immersive narratives and poignant delivery have earned high praise, with listeners expressing a strong emotional connection to the stories.

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Bonus Episode: 'Q&A With Host, Adam'
Q: Why do so many murders involve people who know each other?
Adam believes that proximity breeds conflict, as emotions escalate faster between people who have a history together.
Bonus Episode: 'Q&A With Host, Adam'
Q: What do you want listeners to take away from these stories?
Adam wants listeners to understand that violence is rarely inevitable, that patterns of violence can be recognized, and to feel connected to the human stories behind the crimes he covers.
Bonus Episode: 'Q&A With Host, Adam'
Q: How did you start the podcast?
Adam started the podcast out of a desire for more UK true crime content, as there was only one other podcast available at the time. He began recording with no background in audio and initially didn't have many listeners, but he enjoyed sharing stories that deserved to be told.
Bonus Episode - 'True Crime Round-Up' July 2025
Q: Do you think 34 months is fair as a sentence for this?
My opinion is that this should be treated as attempted murder, and a longer sentence would be appropriate.
Bonus Episode - 'True Crime Round-Up' July 2025
Q: When are these young men going to stop murdering their girlfriends?
It reflects deeper societal issues regarding how these individuals are raised and what they believe about relationships.

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Emphasizing lesser-known cases within the UK's crime landscape, the weekly show provides listeners with a well-researched perspective on various tragic events, ensuring each episode is respectful and sensitive to the victims and their families. The exploration of topics ranging from unsolved murders to domestic violence highlights the complex social issues surrounding crime, making it an educational resource as well as a gripping listening experience. Frequent discussions about the emotional impacts these crimes have on families and communities serve to deepen the narrative and foster a deeper understanding of the societal implications of each case.

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UK True Crime Podcast launched 9 years ago and published 522 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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