UK True Crime Podcast

UK True Crime Podcast

Author: Always True Crime Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by Adam Lloyd, the UK True Crime Podcast from Always True Crime explores the unsettling, the unresolved, and the historically significant criminal cases that have shaped communities across the nation. Rather than sensationalism, the approach is one of meticulous narrative, built on thorough research and a respect for the human stories at the heart of each event. You'll hear detailed accounts of crimes from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, examining not just the facts but the social contours and personal journals that give these stories lasting weight. This podcast operates at the intersection of history, culture, and personal tragedy, considering how a single act ripples through society and into the collective memory. With new episodes arriving every Tuesday and Friday, the series has earned a substantial audience, reflected in its shortlisting for Best True Crime Podcast at the 2026 True Crime Podcast Awards and over eighty-five million listens. For those drawn to the complexities of real-life stories, this podcast provides a consistently engaging and thoughtful exploration, making it a definitive voice within the genre. The depth of coverage ensures that each case is presented with the context it deserves, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding that goes beyond the headlines.
Episodes
The Price Of Obsession : Episode 515 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:43
Peter Lee was a respected businessman who had built one of the North East's largest bus companies - looking in from the outside, he had it all. But behind the scenes, he was secretly stealing hundreds of thousands of pou…
The Hardest Man In Town : Episode 514 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:29
From South Wales, I look at the tragic case of 20 year old Matthew Boyd, a young soldier whose night out in Brecon ended in devastating violence. I follow the events of that evening, the investigation that followed, and…
The City Trader Who Knew Too Much : Episode 513 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:28
Behind the polished world of high finance was a trader accused of helping manipulate one of the world’s most important interest rates. This episode explores the rise and fall of Tom Hayes, the former City trader at the c…
A Deadly Grudge : Episode 512 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:03
It was a small village in Hertfordshire, where very little ever disturbed the peace - certainly not the kind of brutal violence that unfolded when retired Army Colonel Robert Workman was shot dead on his own doorstep.Rob…
Caught In The Crossfire : Episode 511 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:42
In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast from the north-west of England, I cover the devastating murder of Elle Edwards - an innocent young woman caught in the crossfire when gun violence erupted outside a busy pub.W…
An Obsession With Fire : Episode 510 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:06
Between January 2022 and December 2024, 65,053 arson offences were recorded across the UK police forces that provided data - yet only 4.83% of these cases resulted in charges. Arson is a terrifying and often deadly crime…
Bonus Episode : Interview With Ex-DCI Colin Sutton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:13
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with legendary ex-detective Colin Sutton to talk about his new TV Series:Confessions of a Serial Killer: Levi Bellfield - available to stream on Prime Video from 25 M…
The Distinctive Smell Of Death : Episode 509 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:06
For many people living on the fringes of society, long-term plans often give way to simply surviving day by day. It can be a world shaped by addiction, instability and violence - as seen in today’s case from Bournemouth…
The Man Who Stole Identities : Episode 508 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
A crime with no victims, just the faceless banks. Or is that ever really the case?Elliot Castro was one of the most prolific fraudsters in the UK, starting from a very early age where he stole identities and credit card…