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Interview Episodes

Oct. 2, 2023

Interview #42 | Beyond the Prison Bars: A Conversation with Ex-Govern…

I welcome Vanessa Frake-Harris MBE to the show in this interview episode to discuss her book, 'The Governor: My Life Inside Britain's Most Notorious Prisons.' Having worked for 16 years in a high-security women's prison deali...

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Sept. 25, 2023

Interview #41 | Decoding Crime: Criminology Insights from Dr Honor Do…

I welcome Dr Honor Doro Townshend to the show in this interview episode to discuss all things true crime and criminology.​ Dr Townshend (BA (Hons), MSc, PhD) is a presenter, researcher and lecturer whose recent research proje...

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Sept. 18, 2023

Interview #40 | Jack the Ripper: A 21st Century Investigation with St…

I welcome former Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Steven Keogh back to the show in this interview episode to discuss his second book, 'Murder Investigation Team: Jack the Ripper: A 21st Century Investigation.' In it, Steve a...

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Sept. 11, 2023

Interview #39 | The Mind Detective: Exploring Forensic Psychology wit…

I welcome Dr Keri Nixon to the show in this interview episode to discuss her career as a consultant forensic psychologist. Dr Nixon is chartered by the British Psychological Society (BPS), registered as a forensic psychologis...

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Aug. 21, 2023

Interview #38 | The True Story of 'Line of Duty' with Robin Jarossi

I welcome journalist and writer Robin Jarossi back to the show in this interview episode to discuss his book 'The Real Ted Hastings: The True Story of the Copper at the Heart of Line of Duty' . 'Line of Duty' holds its status...

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Aug. 7, 2023

Interview #37 | Dispatches From a Crime Reporter: Behind the Headline…

I welcome Martin Brunt to the show in this interview episode to discuss his career as a crime correspondent. Since joining Sky News for its launch in 1989, Martin has delivered a series of exclusive reports while covering the...

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July 31, 2023

Interview #36 | Britain's Drug War: The Real Inside Story with Neil W…

I welcome Neil Woods to the show in this interview episode to discuss his career as a former UK police officer and undercover drugs operative. Neil worked undercover between 1993 and 2007, befriending and gaining the trust of...

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July 24, 2023

Interview #35 | Examining the Crimes of Christopher Halliwell with Be…

I welcome Bethan Trueman and Chris Clark to the show in this interview episode to discuss their book 'The New Millennium Serial Killer: Examining the Crimes of Christopher Halliwell' . In the book, former police intelligence ...

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July 10, 2023

Interview #34 | Unveiling the Invisible Pen: An Interview with Ghostw…

I welcome Nicola Stow to the show in this interview episode to discuss her career as a bestselling, award-nominated ghostwriter. A great listener, Nicola has been praised for her approachable and empathetic manner. Throughout...

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July 3, 2023

Interview #33 | The Lynette White Case: Author John Williams Reflects…

I welcome Welsh author John Williams to the show in this interview episode to discuss his career and the Lynette White murder case. In 1994, John released 'Bloody Valentine', a non-fiction book about the murder of a young wom...

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June 26, 2023

Interview #32 | The Untold Story: Matt Johnson and John Murray Discus…

I welcome former police officers Matt Johnson and John Murray to the show in this interview episode to discuss their new book 'No Ordinary Day'. On April 17, 1984, as demonstrators gathered outside the Libyan embassy in Londo...

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May 22, 2023

Interview #31 | Donal MacIntyre (Investigative Journalist)

I welcome investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Donal is an Irish investigative journalist specialising in undercover operations and television exposés. His TV work includes 'MacInty...

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May 1, 2023

Interview #30 | Sally-Anne Martyn (Author)

I welcome author Sally-Anne Martyn to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Sally-Anne grew up in a small village just outside Sheffield and comes from a working-class background. Her writing is inspired by those women who are...

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April 24, 2023

Interview #29 | Dr Robert Green OBE, JP (Forensic Scientist)

I welcome forensic scientist Robert (Bob) Green to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Bob worked for the Forensic Science Service (FSS) in research and service development before moving to the Home Office to become the head...

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April 10, 2023

Interview #28 | David McKelvey (Private Investigator and Former Detec…

I welcome private investigator David McKelvey to the show in this interview episode.⁣ David was formerly a Detective Chief Inspector in the Metropolitan Police with over 60 commendations, and in 2007, he formed TM Eye, one of...

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Feb. 27, 2023

Interview #25 | Matt Calveley (Former Police Officer)

I welcome former police officer Matt Calveley to the show in this interview episode.⁣ With an astonishing career spanning three decades in the Metropolitan Police, Matt arrested over 1,000 criminals, covered a quarter of a mi...

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Feb. 13, 2023

Interview #24 | Oliver Laurence (Security & Intelligence Investigator…

I welcome award-winning investigator Oliver Laurence to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Oliver spent over 12 years as a police officer in the Metropolitan Police, South Australia Police and Queensland Police Service. Sin...

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Jan. 30, 2023

Interview #23 | Sam Rennie (Forensic Anthropologist)

I welcome forensic anthropologist Sam Rennie to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Sam is an academic with a background in biological and forensic anthropology. He has experience working as a certified forensic anthropologi...

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Jan. 16, 2023

Interview #22 | Jeremy Craddock (Journalist and Author)

I welcome journalist and author Jeremy Craddock to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Jeremy began his career in journalism as a trainee reporter for his hometown newspaper, the weekly Westmorland Gazette. Since then, he ha...

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Jan. 2, 2023

Interview #21 | Ray Fysh (Former Forensic Scientist)

I welcome forensic scientist Ray Fysh to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Ray began working for the Met Police in the 1970s when a forensic investigation was seen as little more than a geeky sideshow, existing only to con...

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Dec. 19, 2022

INTERVIEW | Simon Farquhar | Writer and Broadcaster

In this interview episode, I welcome Simon Farquhar to the show.⁣ Simon is a writer, broadcaster and playwright with extensive experience writing for digital platforms, the broadsheet press and magazines. He has made document...

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Dec. 5, 2022

INTERVIEW | Dr Shahed Yousaf | Prison Doctor

In this interview episode, I welcome Dr Shahed Yousaf to the show.⁣ Dr Yousaf is a GP who works in prisons, in substance misuse and with the homeless community. He was shortlisted for the Bath Flash Fiction Prize 2016, commen...

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Nov. 21, 2022

INTERVIEW | Kim Booth | Former Police Officer and Author

In this interview episode, I welcome Kim Booth to the show.⁣ Kim spent 35 years in the Lincolnshire Police after joining as a cadet in the early seventies. He has been involved in investigating approximately 23 murders and is...

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Nov. 7, 2022

INTERVIEW | Robin Jarossi | Journalist and Writer

In this interview episode, I welcome Robin Jarossi to the show.⁣ Robin is a London-based journalist and true crime author who contributes to documentaries such as Murder by the Sea , Voice of a Killer , The Real Prime Suspect...

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