10 Best Detective Podcasts UK Edition 2025

1. Shedunnit

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Unravelling the mysteries behind classic detective stories
Host Caroline Crampton
Producer/Network Caroline Crampton
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 1.7KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 5K Avg Length 36 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. The Photo Detective

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Join The Photo Detective, Maureen Taylor, each week as she discusses historical photos and how they fit into your family history. From ancestor identification to photo preservation, The Photo Detective Podcast covers it all. Featuring special experts from genealogy, fashion history, photo history, and restoration, it's a not-to-miss for photo fans, genealogists, and lovers of history.MORE Host Maureen Taylor
Producer/Network Maureen Taylor
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 8.5KTwitter 3.3K Avg Length 27 min Get Email Contact

3. Classic Detective Stories

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Step into the shadows with Tony Walker in the captivating podcast, 'Classic Detective Stories.' From the intricate puzzles of the Golden Age to the gritty streets of the Hardboiled era, this podcast traverses the thrilling landscape of crime fiction. Each week, delve into timeless tales penned by masters like Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Raymond Chandler, Edgar Allan Poe, and Dashiell Hammett.Starting from Edgar Allan Poe's groundbreaking 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' the series spans decades up to the 1950s, exploring the rich heritage of detective literature...MORE Host Tony Walker
Producer/Network John Anthony Walker
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 63 min Get Email Contact

4. The Trial of Lucy Letby: The Inquiry

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Lucy Letby is a child killer. Last year she was convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to murder six more while working as a neo-natal nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital, in the NW of England and was sentenced to spend her life in jail.She also went back in court to face a retrial on one charge the jury could not reach a verdict on - the alleged Attempted Murder of a premature baby girl, known as Baby K. She was found guilty once again...MORE Hosts Liz Hull, Caroline Cheetham
Producer/Network The Crime Desk
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Apple Rating 4/5 Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

5. The Trial of Diddy

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Welcome to The Trial of Diddy.Sean 'Diddy' Combs had it all.In the 90s and aughts, he produced global hits for the hottest stars in the world, including Biggie, Mary J. Blige and J Lo. Then came the business deals, from vodka to media companies - everything Diddy touched turned to gold.Now, he faces multiple federal charges in New York, including sex trafficking and allegedly running a criminal enterprise.Join dailymail.com journalist Marjorie Hernandez who, over the last six months, has been investigating this incredible story and speaking to the people in the eye of the storm...MORE Hosts Marjorie Hernandez, Kayla Brantley
Producer/Network The Crime Desk
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Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact

6. Diary of a Private Investigator

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Ever wondered what it's really like to be a private investigator? UK based PI Nathan, former police detective sergeant and owner of Dolos Investigations, has over 25 years experience in the investigation sector and rest assured, he's seen some things!You'll hear about:- Bug sweeps- Cheating partners- Child custody investigations- Fraud investigations- Polygraph tests- Process servingPlus the many anecdotes from his police career so make sure you subscribe to the podcast to keep up to date with the Diary of a Private Investigator. Produced by Elevate:www.elevate-studios.co.ukMORE Producer/Network Nathan Hoole
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 53 min Get Email Contact

7. Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Podcast

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Calling all Chief Detectives! Bust or Trust is a podcast for curious kids' who'd like to get to the bottom of some of the world's most interesting mysteries. From Big Foot to the Lost City of Atlantis, 'Myth Truster' Tiernan Douieb and 'Myth Buster' Athena Kugblenu take you through each case. It's up to the Chief Detectives listening to decide if they bust the myth or trust it!A real family listen, full of fun facts and silly jokes, this podcast encourages young listeners to think critically about 'evidence' and how to debate and disagree in a playful and productive way...MORE Hosts Tiernan Douieb, Athena Kugblenu
Producer/Network Small Wardour
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 21 min Get Email Contact

8. Psycho Killer

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The essential true-crime podcast for anyone hooked on psychopaths, multiple murderers, and mysterious, unsolved cold cases. If you're a true-crime podcast junkie you've come to the right place. Our team includes a former major crime detective plus ex-BBC researchers, journalists and producers to bring you one of the most original and highly recommended true-crime podcasts out there.MORE Host Simon Ford
Producer/Network Simon Ford
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 134Twitter 354Instagram 199 Avg Length 41 min Get Email Contact

9. Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy

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### WINNER 'Outstanding Indie Podcast at the True Crime Awards 2024. ###What makes a criminal? What makes a truly great detective?Award-winning TV crime correspondent Robert Murphy speaks with people involved with some of the most fascinating true crime cases of recent years: detectives, victims, experts and sometimes even the criminals themselves...MORE Producer/Network Robert Murphy
Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 45 min Get Email Contact

10. Swindle's Search for The Truth

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Swindle's Search for The Truth is a brand-new podcast, brought to you by veteran former Detective David Swindle and historian Gillian Jack. Having spent over 34 years leading complex and high-profile investigations, Crime Expert, Case Reviewer and Media Voice David for the last decade has been using his detective and network skills and his multilingual Victims Abroad expert team to help families searching for the truth about what happened to their loved ones in the UK and other countries like Spain, India, Mexico and Goa.MORE Hosts David Swindle, Gillian Jack
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Facebook 256Twitter 3.9K Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact