10 Best UK Detective Podcasts

1. The Trial: USA

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Launched in the UK in 2022, The Trial is an award-winning, chart-topping podcast that goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts. The Trial series occasionally uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript...MORE Ranking #95 in Apple Charts (GB)
Hosts Marjorie Hernandez, Kayla Brantley
Producer/Network The Crime Desk
Email ****@dailymail.com
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2. Shedunnit

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Unravelling the mysteries behind classic detective storiesFor advertising enquiries, email ****@auddy.co
Host Caroline Crampton
Producer/Network Caroline Crampton
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Wirral, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 1.7KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 5K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. 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
Email ****@taylorandstrong.com
Location Boston, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 70Facebook 8.8KTwitter 3.3K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. 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
Email ****@davidswindle.com
Location United Kingdom
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Facebook 262Twitter 3.9KInstagram 3.8K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. 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
Email ****@classicghost.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 105 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form 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 Host Nathan Hoole
Producer/Network Nathan Hoole
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. 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 Host Robert Murphy
Producer/Network Robert Murphy
Email ****@substack.com
Location Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 83 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Psycho Killer: Shocking True Crime Stories

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Psycho Killer: The true crime podcast exposing serial killers, psychopaths, and the darkest minds. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support .MORE Host Simon Ford
Producer/Network Simon Ford
Email ****@simonfordmedia.com
Location Edwinstowe, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 150Twitter 354Instagram 203 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. The Trial of Lucy Letby: The Inquiry

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To access previous episodes from this series from the archives of The Trial, subscribe to The Crime Desk. Members also get exclusive bonus episodes every weel, full access to our complete show archive, and ad-free listening across all series. Join today at thecrimedesk.comThe Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.Lucy Letby is a child killer...MORE Hosts Liz Hull, Caroline Cheetham
Producer/Network The Crime Desk
Email ****@mailmetromedia.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 293 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 451 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact