This Much is True Crime
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This Much is True Crime

Podcast House

82 episodes

True Crime

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. --------------- Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! ⁠⁠Click here to join.⁠⁠ --------------- 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. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, and Virgin 148.

What this show covers

criminal justicefabricated illnesschild abusecriminal casedeceptionChrista Pikedeath penaltyTennesseelethal injectionvampire obsessionWalescriminal psychologymurder investigationLuigi Mangionecriminal law

What listeners will find here

How Britain Believed a Mother Who Invented Her Son’s Illnesses
This episode examines the case of Lisa Hayden-Johnson, who falsely portrayed her son Matthew as gravely ill for years. It looks at how the deception gained national sympathy, why so many people accepted it, and how the abuse was finally exposed.
Why Christa Pike’s failed execution has Tennessee’s death penalty system under scrutiny
Christa Pike’s attempted execution by lethal injection went catastrophically wrong, leaving her alive after two doses of pentobarbital. This episode examines how the process failed, why Tennessee paused executions, and what could happen next for Pike.
Inside the Welsh Vampire Murder and the obsession behind it
This episode examines the 2001 murder of 90-year-old Mabel Leyshon on Anglesey and the teenager later identified as her killer, Mathew Hardman. It explores the evidence that led police to him and the vampire fixation tied to one of Wales’s most disturbing murder cases.
Why the Luigi Mangione case is drawing such intense scrutiny
The episode examines the case against Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan in December 2024. Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell look at the evidence, the unusual legal questions, and why public fascination with the case has become so intense.
Lucy Letby, the Thirlwall Inquiry, and the fight over whether the convictions are safe
Lucy Letby is the focus here as the hosts examine bombshell findings from the Thirlwall Inquiry and what they say about missed chances to stop her sooner. The episode also digs into hospital failings, possible corporate manslaughter questions, and the growing debate over whether her convictions could face fresh appeal scrutiny.

Episodes

Criminologist on Britain's 'Sickest Child' Lies, Mum Faked Her Son's Illnesses
Criminologist on Britain's 'Sickest Child' Lies, Mum Faked Her Son's Illnesses
13 Oct 2026 · 58 min
Criminologist breaks down botched Christa Pike Execution
Criminologist breaks down botched Christa Pike Execution
6 Oct 2026 · 1h 0m
The Welsh Vampire: Criminologist Explains What Drove Him to Murder
The Welsh Vampire: Criminologist Explains What Drove Him to Murder
29 Sept 2026 · 54 min
Why Did Luigi Mangione Plead Guilty?
Why Did Luigi Mangione Plead Guilty?
22 Sept 2026 · 59 min
Lucy Letby: Inside the Case with Author Chris Morris
Lucy Letby: Inside the Case with Author Chris Morris
15 Sept 2026 · 1h 10m
Lindsay Clancy: Inside the Trial That Divided America
Lindsay Clancy: Inside the Trial That Divided America
10 Sept 2026 · 56 min
Sarah Everard: The Police Failures That Let a Killer Slip Through
Sarah Everard: The Police Failures That Let a Killer Slip Through
1 Sept 2026 · 58 min
Preston Davey: The Inquiry That Could Bring His Case to Downing Street
Preston Davey: The Inquiry That Could Bring His Case to Downing Street
26 Aug 2026 · 1h 3m
The Tube Predator Who Brutally Murdered Two Women
The Tube Predator Who Brutally Murdered Two Women
18 Aug 2026 · 59 min
How a brutal murder unfolded in a quiet Cornish village | James Desborough
How a brutal murder unfolded in a quiet Cornish village | James Desborough
11 Aug 2026 · 55 min
New Ransom Notes Released in the Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping | UPDATE
New Ransom Notes Released in the Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping | UPDATE
4 Aug 2026 · 54 min
What Happens When Britain’s Prisons are Full? Do We Offer Early Release to Murderers and Rapists?
What Happens When Britain’s Prisons are Full? Do We Offer Early Release to Murderers and Rapists?
28 Jul 2026 · 54 min
Suzy Lamplugh: Did Police Miss the Killer?
Suzy Lamplugh: Did Police Miss the Killer?
21 Jul 2026 · 52 min
Why Was Ruth Ellis the Last Woman Hanged in Britain?
Why Was Ruth Ellis the Last Woman Hanged in Britain?
15 Jul 2026 · 57 min
From Killer to Hero: Steve Gallant's Extraordinary Story
From Killer to Hero: Steve Gallant's Extraordinary Story
7 Jul 2026 · 1h 11m
Could Brooke George Get the Death Penalty?
Could Brooke George Get the Death Penalty?
2 Jul 2026 · 56 min
After the Verdict: The Murder of Preston Davey
After the Verdict: The Murder of Preston Davey
23 Jun 2026 · 54 min
When Domestic Abuse Turns Deadly
When Domestic Abuse Turns Deadly
17 Jun 2026 · 52 min
How a Brutal Murder Changed an 800-year-old law
How a Brutal Murder Changed an 800-year-old law
9 Jun 2026 · 46 min
Pure Evil: Killer of Henry Nowak and his Shameful Family
Pure Evil: Killer of Henry Nowak and his Shameful Family
3 Jun 2026 · 38 min
The Brutal Murder of Rachel Nickell
The Brutal Murder of Rachel Nickell
26 May 2026 · 50 min
Special Episode: Should Teen Rapists Be Locked Up?
Special Episode: Should Teen Rapists Be Locked Up?
22 May 2026 · 37 min
The Taxi Driver Who Hunted Women | John Worboys
The Taxi Driver Who Hunted Women | John Worboys
19 May 2026 · 41 min
Who REALLY abducted Madeleine McCann?
Who REALLY abducted Madeleine McCann?
12 May 2026 · 35 min
The Truth Behind Madeleine McCann’s Disappearance
The Truth Behind Madeleine McCann’s Disappearance
6 May 2026 · 43 min
What If Your Fiancé Confessed to Killing Someone?
What If Your Fiancé Confessed to Killing Someone?
28 Apr 2026 · 34 min
D4vd's Arrest: Who Really Murdered Celeste?
D4vd's Arrest: Who Really Murdered Celeste?
21 Apr 2026 · 29 min
Who Was Behind the Murder of Alistair Wilson?
Who Was Behind the Murder of Alistair Wilson?
14 Apr 2026 · 27 min
Edinburgh's Hidden Dark Past
Edinburgh's Hidden Dark Past
7 Apr 2026 · 25 min
Was Epstein Murdered?
Was Epstein Murdered?
31 Mar 2026 · 39 min
Surely Not Another Salt Path Scandal? EP52
Surely Not Another Salt Path Scandal? EP52
25 Mar 2026 · 40 min
EP51: The Truth Behind the Post Office Scandal
EP51: The Truth Behind the Post Office Scandal
18 Mar 2026 · 43 min
Episode 50: Why Is Hannibal Lecter Making A Comeback?
Episode 50: Why Is Hannibal Lecter Making A Comeback?
13 Mar 2026 · 46 min
Episode 49: Soham Killer Ian Huntley’s Final Hours: Life Support Switched Off By Mum
Episode 49: Soham Killer Ian Huntley’s Final Hours: Life Support Switched Off By Mum
6 Mar 2026 · 37 min
Episode 48: The Psychic Who Found Nicola Bulley's Body
Episode 48: The Psychic Who Found Nicola Bulley's Body
25 Feb 2026 · 1h 8m
Epiosode 47: Why is the Nancy Guthrie Kidnap Very Strange?
Epiosode 47: Why is the Nancy Guthrie Kidnap Very Strange?
18 Feb 2026 · 39 min
Episode 46: Why Wasn’t The Killer Clown Stopped?
Episode 46: Why Wasn’t The Killer Clown Stopped?
11 Feb 2026 · 40 min
Episode 45: "I warned police the Suffolk Strangler had killed before’
Episode 45: "I warned police the Suffolk Strangler had killed before’
2 Feb 2026 · 32 min
Episode 44: The Former Nurse Who Cured The Gangsters
Episode 44: The Former Nurse Who Cured The Gangsters
28 Jan 2026 · 44 min
Episode 43: Did We Jail The Wrong Man For Lin and Megan Russell Murders?
Episode 43: Did We Jail The Wrong Man For Lin and Megan Russell Murders?
21 Jan 2026 · 33 min
Episode 42: Real Traitors Special
Episode 42: Real Traitors Special
16 Jan 2026 · 41 min
Episode 41: Is this The Trial of the Century?
Episode 41: Is this The Trial of the Century?
8 Jan 2026 · 37 min
Episode 40: The Salt Path, Lies and Fantasy?
Episode 40: The Salt Path, Lies and Fantasy?
19 Dec 2025 · 54 min
Episode 39: Exclusive, Has The Ripper Been Unmasked?
Episode 39: Exclusive, Has The Ripper Been Unmasked?
10 Dec 2025 · 45 min
Episode 38: The Tragic Motive For The Liverpool Crash
Episode 38: The Tragic Motive For The Liverpool Crash
1 Dec 2025 · 34 min
Episode 37: Why Do Women Fall For Felons? It's A Condition
Episode 37: Why Do Women Fall For Felons? It's A Condition
25 Nov 2025 · 32 min
Episode 36: He's Worse Than Jimmy Saville!
Episode 36: He's Worse Than Jimmy Saville!
18 Nov 2025 · 36 min
Episode 35: The Cruel Madeline McCann Imposters
Episode 35: The Cruel Madeline McCann Imposters
9 Nov 2025 · 32 min
Episode 34: How to Fix our Broken Prisons
Episode 34: How to Fix our Broken Prisons
6 Nov 2025 · 34 min
Episode 33: Manhunt -An Inside Job?
Episode 33: Manhunt -An Inside Job?
25 Oct 2025 · 28 min

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