This Much is True Crime

Podcast House

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 discuss the latest true crime documentaries and dramas.

Produced by Podcast House.

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This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation's most chilling cases.

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20 episodes
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Tuesday · 53 min
What Happens When Britain’s Prisons are Full? Do We Offer Early Release to Murderers and Rapists?
Britain’s prisons are full — and thousands of offenders are being released earlier than expected to create space. But who is being let out, how much of their sentence are they actually serving, and what happens when prison capacity begins to dictate justice? In this episode, we examine Britain’s overcrowding crisis and the emergency early-release schemes introduced by the government. We also look in detail at the devastating killing of PC Andrew Harper, the sentences handed to the three men responsible, his widow Lissie Harper’s campaign for Harper’s Law, and why the possibility of early release has caused renewed outrage. Are victims’ families being failed? Is the public being placed at risk? And does a prison sentence still mean what people believe it does? Because when Britain runs out of cells, someone has to be released. Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join:https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thismuchistruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuchistruecrime Produced by Podcast House. ------- This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel. Watch TRUE CRIME on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135 and Virgin 148. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 21 · 52 min
Suzy Lamplugh: Did Police Miss the Killer?
This week, we're discussing one of Britain's most enduring unsolved mysteries: the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh. 40 Years on, Suzy Lamplugh’s killer, it has to be him! It is still one of the great murder mysteries of modern times, who killed 25 year old estate agent Suzy Lamplugh? In this episode, Britain’s leading criminologist Professor David Wilson revisits the evidence and is left in no doubt who abducted and killed Suzy and where he likely first saw her In July 1986, the 25-year-old estate agent left her office to meet a client known only as "Mr Kipper" and was never seen again. Despite one of the largest missing person investigations in British history, no trace of Suzy has ever been found. We explore the timeline of her disappearance, the suspects who have come under scrutiny over the years, and why the case continues to raise questions almost 40 years later. Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join:https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thismuchistruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuchistruecrime Produced by Podcast House. ------- This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel. Watch TRUE CRIME on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135 and Virgin 148. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 15 · 56 min
Why Was Ruth Ellis the Last Woman Hanged in Britain?
This week, we're discussing the extraordinary case of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain. After shooting her lover, David Blakely, outside a London pub in 1955, Ellis was convicted of murder and executed just months later. More than 70 years on, her case continues to divide opinion, with fresh debate surrounding her conviction, the abuse she suffered, and whether justice was truly served. We explore the events leading up to the murder, the trial that shocked the nation, and why Ruth Ellis has now been granted a conditional posthumous pardon. Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thismuchistruecrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuchistruecrime Produced by Podcast House. ------------------------- This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel. Watch TRUE CRIME on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135 and Virgin 148. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 7 · 1 hr 11 min
From Killer to Hero: Steve Gallant's Extraordinary Story
Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime Join our Murder Club: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thismuchistruecrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuchistruecrime Steve Gallant was serving a life sentence for murder when his life took an extraordinary and unexpected turn. In 2019, while temporarily released from prison to attend a rehabilitation event, Gallant became one of the members of the public who helped confront and restrain the terrorist responsible for the London Bridge attack. His actions were recognised for their bravery and sparked a national conversation about rehabilitation, redemption and whether people can truly change. In this episode, David Wilson and Martin Frisell speak to Steve Gallant about the murder that led to his imprisonment, life behind bars, the events of the London Bridge terrorist attack, and how that single day transformed the course of his life. They also discuss rehabilitation, remorse, and what life looks like after prison. Produced by Podcast House — This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation's most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 2 · 56 min
Could Brooke George Get the Death Penalty?
Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThisMuchisTrueCrime?l=en-GB Join our Murder Club: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThisMuchisTrueCrime?l=en-GB Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thismuchistruecrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuchistruecrime/ British TikTok influencer Brooke George is facing a possible death sentence in Dubai after being charged with the murder of Bill Treeby. George claims she acted in self-defence after allegedly being subjected to a violent assault, while prosecutors allege she fatally stabbed Treeby during an incident at his apartment. The case has attracted international attention, not only because of the serious allegations, but also because of the potential consequences if she is convicted under UAE law. In this episode, David Wilson and Martin Frisell examine the timeline of events, the competing accounts of what happened, the legal arguments surrounding self-defence, and what the ongoing investigation could mean for the outcome of one of the year's most closely watched criminal cases. Produced by Podcast House — This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation's most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 23 · 52 min
After the Verdict: The Murder of Preston Davey
Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThisMuchisTrueCrime?l=en-GB Join our Murder Club: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThisMuchisTrueCrime?l=en-GB On 18th June, Jamie Varley was found guilty of the murder of Preston Davey and sentenced to life imprisonment. His partner, John McGowan Fazakerley, was sentenced to 25 years after being convicted of causing or allowing the death of a child. The verdicts brought to a close one of the most disturbing child abuse cases in recent years. Preston Davey was a vulnerable young boy who should have been protected by the adults responsible for his care. Instead, prosecutors argued that he was subjected to horrific abuse that ultimately cost him his life. As details of the investigation emerged, the case sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions about how such a tragedy could have happened. In this episode, David Wilson and Martin Frisell examine the case, the investigation, the trial and the devastating circumstances that led to Preston's death. Produced by Podcast House — This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation's most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 17 · 51 min
When Domestic Abuse Turns Deadly
Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: https://patreon.com/ThisMuchisTrueCrime Join our Murder Club: https://patreon.com/ThisMuchisTrueCrime The abusive monster who murdered his partner before blowing up their London home was jailed for life last week with a minimum term of 23 years. Annabel Rook had been domestically abused by Clifton George, her partner of 10 years, and when finally telling him she was ending the relationship he attempted to strangle her before stabbing her to death 31 times. And the awful irony is that Annabel ran a charity helping vulnerable women and her father was a former murder trial judge - but that didn’t prevent her from escaping and falling fatal victim like so many at the hands of abusive men. Produced by Podcast House — This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation's most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 9 · 45 min
How a Brutal Murder Changed an 800-year-old law
Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: https://patreon.com/ThisMuchisTrueCrime Join our Murder Club: https://patreon.com/ThisMuchisTrueCrime In 1989, 22-year-old Julie Hogg was murdered in her own home in Billingham. Her killer, Billy Dunlop, walked free twice despite damning evidence - protected by an 800-year-old legal loophole. It took one determined mother to change the law forever - Anne Ming David sat down with Ann at a true crime convention, and shares that conversation in this episode. Produced by Podcast House — This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation's most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 3 · 38 min
Pure Evil: Killer of Henry Nowak and his Shameful Family
Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! ⁠⁠Click here to join. The heartbreaking police bodycam footage of teenager Henry Nowak — arrested, handcuffed, and slowly dying from stab wounds — has shocked Britain. Henry was just 18 years old when he was murdered in Southampton in December last year. The case has raised serious questions about policing, justice, and the actions of those around killer Vicrum Digwa, who was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 21 years. At the centre of this story are two families: the Nowaks, who spoke with dignity and grief after sentencing, and the Digwa family, whose actions after the stabbing became a major part of the case. Digwa’s mother now awaits sentencing after hiding the murder weapon, while questions remain over what was said and done by others close to the killer. This was a fast-developing story, and we have re-recorded parts of the episode to bring you the latest developments and our thoughts. Was this simply a case of poor policing? Did assumptions made at the scene cost Henry vital time? And what happens next in a case that has already sparked fierce debate about justice, race, and accountability? But above all, this is the story of Henry Nowak — an 18-year-old whose life was stolen, and whose family are left grieving a son who was far too young to be forgotten. Produced by Podcast House --- This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation’s most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 26 · 49 min
The Brutal Murder of Rachel Nickell
Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates.Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! ⁠⁠Click here to join: https://patreon.com/ThisMuchisTrueCrime?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink In 1992, Rachel Nickell was walking on Wimbledon Common with her two-year-old son when she was brutally murdered in broad daylight. The attack shocked the nation — not only because of its horror, but because of what followed: a deeply flawed police investigation, a controversial undercover operation, and the wrongful targeting of an innocent man. In this episode, we look at the murder of Rachel Nickell, the devastating impact on her family, and the long road to justice after the truth finally emerged years later. Produced by Podcast House This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation’s most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 22 · 37 min
Special Episode: Should Teen Rapists Be Locked Up?
There's an outcry over a judge's decision to allow a gang of teenage rapists, aged 14 and 15, to walk free after they were convicted of 11 rapes on two girls in Fordingbridge in Hampshire. The Attorney General is now considering whether the sentencing was unduly lenient by the trial judge who said he had the welfare of the rapists uppermost in his mind as they were considered children. The court heard they used a knife, laughed and filmed their crimes and shared the video on social media. In this special episode we examine claims the rapists were suffering from ADHD and other cognitive disorders, why that matters and why a custodial sentence was not considered suitable for a crime that robbed two young girls of their innocence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19 · 40 min
The Taxi Driver Who Hunted Women | John Worboys
Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! ⁠⁠Click here to join The infamous ‘Black Cab Rapist’ has been told he’s still a high risk to women and must remain locked up in the most dangerous category of prisoners. John Warboys victims, including Boris Johnson’s wife Carrie, welcomed the decision saying it was a huge relief but she continued to criticise the police for still not taking attacks against women seriously. Warboys reign of preying on single women late at night in his London black taxi is the subject of the new ITV drama Believe Me which reveals the misogynistic attitude of police officers who failed to link the attacks despite obvious clues. In this podcast episode, Martin Frizell and Professor David Wilson analyse Warboys’s background, his MO, the police failings and the shocking statistics that show attacks on women in cabs has tripled in the last three years! Sent from my iPhone Produced by Podcast House This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation’s most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12 · 34 min
Who REALLY abducted Madeleine McCann?
If you like this episode please hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates... - Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! ⁠⁠Click here to join. - In this episode, we investigate one of the most infamous missing child cases in modern history: the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. On the evening of 3 May 2007, three-year-old Madeleine vanished from a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, while her family were on holiday. What followed became a global media storm, a decades-long investigation, and a case filled with theories, mistakes, and unanswered questions. But who took Madeleine McCann? We look at the key events of that night, the investigation that followed, the people police have focused on over the years, and the evidence that has shaped one of the most haunting mysteries of the 21st century. - Produced by Podcast House - This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation’s most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 6 · 43 min
The Truth Behind Madeleine McCann’s Disappearance
Scotland Yard are hoping to bring the German paedophile suspect Christian Brueckner to the Old Bailey to stand trial for the murder and abduction of the missing three year old. This week, on the 19th anniversary of Madeline’s disappearance, Martin Frizell and Professor David Wilson have been to the Portuguese Algarve to trace the footsteps of her alleged killer. For the first time, they gain access to the holiday complex where the McCann’s spent an idylic week before their world changed for ever. Produced by Podcast House - Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! ⁠Click here to join.⁠ ----- This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation’s most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 28 · 34 min
What If Your Fiancé Confessed to Killing Someone?
Join our Patreon Murder Club, for bonus weekly episodes! Link here. ---- What would you do if the person you loved confessed to killing someone? In this episode of This Much Is True Crime, we look at the disturbing case of Alexander “Sandy” McKellar, whose relationship with forensic pathologist Caroline Muirhead took a horrifying turn when he revealed the truth about the disappearance of cyclist Tony Parsons. What began as a romance became a nightmare of secrets, buried evidence and an impossible moral choice. Could Caroline protect the man she loved? Or would she help bring justice for the victim he tried to hide? This is a story about love, loyalty, guilt — and the moment a proposal turns into a confession. Produced by Podcast House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 21 · 29 min
D4vd's Arrest: Who Really Murdered Celeste?
Please hit the subscribe button, it's free and means you won't miss another episode x ------- In this episode of This Much Is True Crime, we unpack the shocking case surrounding singer D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, following his April 2026 arrest in Los Angeles. Prosecutors allege Burke murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were discovered in the trunk of his impounded Tesla months after she disappeared. He has since pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail as the case moves through court. We explore the timeline of Celeste’s disappearance, the grim discovery that stunned the public, the charges now facing Burke, and the questions still hanging over one of the most disturbing celebrity-linked criminal cases in recent memory. This episode looks at what investigators say happened, what the defence is arguing, and why the case has sparked such intense public attention. Follow for more on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/ThisMuchisTrueCrime?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 14 · 27 min
Who Was Behind the Murder of Alistair Wilson?
We have Patreon! You can follow us for weekly bonus episodes and join our community here! - On a quiet evening in Nairn, Alistair Wilson answered his front door and stepped into a mystery that has never been solved. This is the story of a shocking murder, the questions left behind, and the search for the truth in one of Scotland’s most perplexing cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 7 · 25 min
Edinburgh's Hidden Dark Past
We have Patreon! You can follow us for weekly bonus episodes and join our community here! Don't miss another episode! Hit the subscribe button. In this special on-location episode of This Much Is True Crime, David and Martin take the podcast to the shadowy streets of Edinburgh. Edinburgh may be beautiful, but beneath the surface lies a far darker past. In this episode, we dig into the city’s long history of public hangings, brutal justice, and the crimes that once shocked Scotland. Standing in the very places where crowds gathered to watch executions, we ask: who were the people sent to the gallows, what did they do, and how did these grim spectacles become part of everyday life? Join us as we uncover the darker side of Edinburgh, one step, and one chilling story, at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 31 · 39 min
Was Epstein Murdered?
We have a Patreon! New bonus episodes every Friday, you can join our weekly community Murder Club here. ------ New photographs and documents released from the millions of files linked to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein haver been welcomed by those raising doubts around the official reason for his death. Did he hang himself or was he strangled to prevent him naming names at his upcoming court case? His brother, Mark, has assembled an independent group of pathologists to reexamine Epstein’s autopsy with the results expected soon in what Mark Epstein promises will be a bombshell finding. Top UK criminologist Professor David Wilson and journalist Martin Frizell assess the evidence - with different conclusions. ---------- Produced by Podcast House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 25 · 40 min
Surely Not Another Salt Path Scandal? EP52
It was meant to be the romantic, inspiring triumph over adversity tale of a homeless couple, managing a terminal illness finding hope and health walking around England’s South West Coast. It made the authors a million and became a hit movie but The Salt Path was exposed as being misleading with allegations of embezzlement and doubtful medical claims. And now there’s a new scandal and this time it’s been confirmed by the author Raynor Wynn. Journalist Martin Frizell and Professor of Criminology David Wilson return to the Path to explore this new development and the stonewall defence of the publishers… Produced by Podcast House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices