Twisted Britain
222 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 135 ratingsA fortnightly podcast about UK true crime with a touch of the weird and the macabre. Hosted by Bob and Ali sat in The Settle Inn in Stirling, they take it week about to tell each other a criminal tale from British history, expect weird tales, dodgy history lessons oh and there's always someone drinking in the background!
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Episodes
Episode 104 - Emily kaye ,The crumbles Part 2
April 06, 2024 14:11 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThis week on Twisted Britain, we have the second of the Crumbles Murders, Emily Kaye was attaked and murdered by her lover Patrick Mahon
Episode 103 - The Crumbles Murders, part 1 -Irene munroe
March 22, 2024 21:01 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week on twisted Britain we hear about the savage and unessesary murder of Irene Munro, killed for nothing more than her holiday money. This is the first of 2 episodes set in the crumbles area of Eastbourne Marks for listening
Bonus Episode - True crime round table
March 12, 2024 15:16 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBHere is the audio from the True Crime Round Table that we had the pleasure of doing with Adam for Uk True Crime, Mike from Murder mile, and Paul from The True Crime Enthusiast, its a lot of chat and a lot of fun with a bit of nonsense we hope you enjoy Thanks for listening
Episode 102 - June anne devany
March 07, 2024 15:46 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week on Twisted Britain Bob tells about the very tragic murder of June Anne Devaney, a nearly 4 year old girl abducted from her hospital bed in the 1940s, but we try to focus on the excellent police response including the cirst ever mass fingerprinting thanks for listening
Episode 101 - The Twisted Britain Whisky Weird Laws Tasting Quiz
February 27, 2024 22:16 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBThis week on Twisted Britain we have a special episode for you, Ali decided to run a quiz and get us drunk in the same episode. So Allow us to present the first ever Twisted Whisky quiz, Ali has some weird laws to quiz Bob on and whilst they do that he treats bob to some rather nice whisky. It’s more of a ramble than normal but it’s a wee bit of fun!? Thanks very much for listening
Episode 100 - The Hammersmith ghost murder
February 13, 2024 22:31 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBThis time on Twisted Britain, Ali tells us of the Hammersmith Ghost murder ( and Bob loves ghost stories!) its one he heard of through a family friend who is a decentdent of the victim This is our first attempt at a distance recording sothe sound is not as good as normal
Episode 99 - Anne Naylor
December 21, 2023 18:26 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThis week on Twisted Britain Ali tells us the horrible tale of the death of Anne Naylor a 14 year old who died at the hands of her employer Merry Christmas everyone! thanks for listening
Episode 98 - Caroline Luard - the Seal Chart Murder
December 01, 2023 16:42 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBThis week on Twisted Britain Bob tells us about Caroline Luard, The seal Chart Murder, this is a long standing cold case in the UK where noone has ever been found guilty of Carolines murder, Bob and Ali also discuss thier thoughts on is it possible to solve these historic cases thanks for listening
Episode 97 -William starchfield
November 24, 2023 21:44 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBThis week on Twisted Britain Ali tells us of the very sad murder of 5 year old William Starchfield, whoes body was found on a London train in 1914, but not only do ŵ look at this case but we introduce the first ever Metasode, a podcast with in a podcast
Episode 96 - Florence Maybrick
November 10, 2023 15:49 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThis week on Twisted Britain, Bob follows up on Alis Liverpool poisoners with another female poisoner for the Liverpool area only a few years later Florence Maybrick, was she a poisoner or was she the victim of a misogynistic court system Thank you for listening
Episode 95 - Catherine Flannagan & Margaret Higgins
October 10, 2023 21:16 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThis week on Twisted Britain Ali tells us of 2 Irish sisters living in liverpool in the late 1800s, a pair of poisonners, but was that it or was there a deeper conspiracy going on here thanks for listening
Episode 94 - Twistedpedia - Some pirates and a holy Rood
October 01, 2023 13:19 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBAs Ali in rance (apparently for the last time!) The wonderful hosts of Crimepedia, Morgan and Cherry have joined Bob over the interweb for a speacial recording this week. Bob tells Cherry and Morgan about some pirates with a twist! Mary Read, was a bad ass pirate but did the crew know her real identity. And then....... Morgan blows the socks off the oldest case and possibly the weirest one too! A Cross tried for murder! Thanks for listening
Special Episode - Podcasters and pints London 2023
September 27, 2023 16:42 - 51 minutes - 41 MBSomething a bit different this week During our trip to CrimeCon London back in June, we got to sit down with some of our favorite podcast friends to discuss all things podcasting, all while enjoying some pints. If you haven't yet done so, please make sure to check out these great podcasts: Crimepedia (Morgzan and Cherry) True Consequnces (Eric Carter-Ladin) Seeing Red (Mark and Bethan)
Episode 93 - The Tichbourne Claimnet
August 29, 2023 16:02 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MBThis week on Twisted Britain Bob tells us a Tale of shipwreck, a curse and a family dating back to before the Norman conquest. The Tichbourne Claimnet was a man who came from out of the blue 11 years after a shipwreck to claim the right to a family estate. But was it all a lie? (Yep) Thanks from bob and Ali for listening Thank you, Love you, Bye
Episode 92 - A few witches
August 21, 2023 21:13 - 48 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week on twisted Britain Ali takes some time to look at a few different witch stories he has come across during his readings
Episode 91 - The Ratcliffe Highway Murders
August 14, 2023 23:00 - 58 minutes - 47 MBThis week on twisted Britain Bob tells us about TheRatcliffe highway murders, the attack on 2 families In 1811 in the East end of London. The attacks left 7 people dead in weeks. But was the right Man charged Thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain, Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwistedBritain Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/t...
Episode 90 - The Dandelion killer
June 25, 2023 17:14 - 59 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week on twisted Britain Ali tells us about another poisoning case Herbert rouse Armstrong Better known as the dandelion killer, was a lawyer found guilty of murder.... the only one in British history '
Extra - CrimeCon UK 2023 round up with Morgan
June 14, 2023 20:12 - 17 minutes - 14 MBThis is a special episode giving a round up of crime Con 2023, we are joined from Chicago airport by Morgan from crimepedia so the line is a bit loud at times but it's fun anyways!!!
Episode 89 - Joseph Samuel
June 09, 2023 15:48 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MBAnother man they couldn't hang. Although this time Joseph Samuel was in the penal colonies of Australia. After being arrested when he was 14 he was sent to Sydney where you would think he would change his ways, alas no but what happened the day he was supposed to hang? Thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Patreon: https://www.patreo...
Episode 88 - Thomas Cochrane
June 01, 2023 19:50 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBThis week on Twisted Britain we release an episode we recorded a while ago, but for some reason got missed out..... Ali will not be happy as he tells us the story of one of his faorite people! Thomas Cochrane the 10th Earl of Dundonald, and his place in history...... dont worry crime is coming! Thanks for listening
Episode 87 - Marcelle Petiot
May 18, 2023 18:38 - 1 hour - 62 MBBACKGROUND NOISE WARNING Ali once again takes us over the sea to France, this time to tell us about Marcel Petiot a French serial killer who preyed on Jewish refugees attempting to flee France during the Nazi occupation. Thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwistedBritain Merch: https://shop.spread...
Episode 86 - Vere St Ledger Goold
May 09, 2023 15:50 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MBThis week on Twisted Britain we do SPORTS, kind of! Ali tells us of a tale that takes us from Wimbledon final to murder most foul Vere Thomas "St. Leger" Goold, an Irish man who in the same year, 1879, went from final of the all comers Wimbledon final, to being transported to Devils island for Murder in Monte Carlo
Episode 85 - Henry Fauntleroy
April 25, 2023 21:39 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week on Twisted Britain Bob tells the story of Henry Fauntleroy, an 18th century banker, and forger, the last man to be hanged for forgery in the UK Thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwistedBritain Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/twisted-britain
Episode 84 - Elizabeth brownrigg
March 31, 2023 20:06 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week on twisted Britain Ali tells us about Elizabeth Brownrigg an 18th century murderer who after taking some apprentices goes ever so slightly dark thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwistedBritain Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/twisted-britain
Episode 83 - the disappearance of Agatha Christie
March 24, 2023 16:58 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MBThis week on Twisted Britain, bob might have cheated a wee bit! But he brings you the weird and wonderful tale of the disappearance of one of English literatures most prolific writers, Agatha Christie thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwistedBritain Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/tw...
Episode 82 - Susan Newell
March 15, 2023 17:33 - 55 minutes - 44.4 MBThis week on Twisted Britain Ali tells us about Susan Newell was the last woman to be hanged as capital punishment in Scotland
Episode 81 - The Poisoning of Francis Blandy
February 01, 2023 14:09 - 1 hour - 50 MBThis week Ali tells the tale of Mary Blandy and the murder of her father, at her hands ….. all for love! (Absolutely not for money!) It follows on from last weeks episode, as her and Elizabeth Jeffries sent each other letters while waiting on the gallows thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/T...
Episode 80 - Elizabeth Jeffries
January 26, 2023 11:59 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MBThis week on Twisted Britain Ali tells us about Elizabeth Jeffries who was hanged in Epping Forest, in 1752 for the murder of her uncle Joseph Jeffries thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwistedBritain Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/twisted-britain
EPISODE 79 - Mary Pearcey
January 17, 2023 23:51 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIt’s the first episode of 2023, Happy new year to you all Ali and Bob blether some nonsense and the we tell you the tale of Mary Pearcey, a murderess who was once suspected as being Jill the ripper….. was She?…. No but thats our opinion
Episode 78 The Ardlamont Mystery/Murder
November 19, 2022 22:23 - 44 minutes - 36 MBThis week on Twisted Britain, Bob tells Ali of the ardlamont mystery and its on this occasion something that we both know a little about…. So it’s been an edit!!1 to say the least!
Episode 77 - 40 elephants
November 04, 2022 21:30 - 47 minutes - 37.8 MBThis week on Twisted Britain Ali takes a look at one of Britain’s most successful all female gang, the 40 Elephants, and the women behind it thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwistedBritain Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/twisted-britain
Episode 76 - A psych for sore minds - interview
October 28, 2022 21:19 - 49 minutes - 39.3 MBThis is a recording from Crimecon Glasgow this a year, we had the chance to sit down and have a chat with Dr Sohom Das from the YouTube channel a psych for sore minds, hope you enjoy and if you want a chance to win a copy of his book check our social media Chanel’s now
Episode 75 - Galvanism
October 21, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBDid the hanging of George Forster in 1802 inspire one of the worlds most famous novels, the first Prometheus, find out this week on twisted Britain ( bonus points if you know the modern name of the novel!)
Bonus Episode - Picture the enthusiastic twisted Scene
October 18, 2022 18:44 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBA wee bonus episode that was recorded with Andy and Rachel from Picture the scene and Paul from the True Crime enthusiast Its was recorded for Picture the Scene but thought our listeners would like to have a listen, if you havent checked out either of them you should!
Episode 74 - A peaky behind the blinder Pt2
October 14, 2022 05:15 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIn this episode we go back to have a look at the real mean behind the gangs of Birmingham
Episode 73 - A peaky behind the blinder
October 07, 2022 06:23 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MBThis week on twisted Britain Ali has a look at the people behind the Peaky blinders who were the real men .thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwistedBritain Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/twisted-britain
Behind the Mic at CrimeConUK
September 30, 2022 05:45 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBHere is a special episode recorded in Glasgow at Crimecon, we are joined by some of the be st true crime podcasters in the UK, sit back relax and listen to us talk for a while
Episode 72 - Ask Us Anything
July 18, 2022 21:40 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThis week in a btreak from the norm, Ali and Bob take questions from the Tqwisted Britain Discussion Group and while consuming a few pints answer them best they can Thanks for listening
Episode 72 - Ask Us Anything
July 18, 2022 21:40 - 1 hourThis week in a btreak from the norm, Ali and Bob take questions from the Tqwisted Britain Discussion Group and while consuming a few pints answer them best they can Thanks for listening
Episode 71 - Mamie Stuart With Paul The True Crime Entusiast
July 08, 2022 12:08 - 58 minutesWe are honoured to be joined by Paul from The True Crime Enthusiast, He joined us over Zoom to hear Ali blow bobs mind twice in one episode! This is the case of Mamie Stuart, was a 26-year-old English woman who disappeared from her home in Caswell Bay Wales Thanks for listening
Episode 71 - Mamie Stuart With Paul The True Crime Entusiast
July 08, 2022 12:08 - 58 minutes - 46.7 MBWe are honoured to be joined by Paul from The True Crime Enthusiast, He joined us over Zoom to hear Ali blow bobs mind twice in one episode! This is the case of Mamie Stuart, was a 26-year-old English woman who disappeared from her home in Caswell Bay Wales Thanks for listening
Episode 70 - Behind the Mic at CrimeCon Uk
June 16, 2022 20:08 - 48 minutesThis week its a very different episode, and i hope you like it. This is the live session Bob took part in at CrimeCon, Hosted by the wonderful Sinead from Mens Rea, Bob is joined by Sarah from Conning the Con and Gemma from Whats up Doc Sadly due to circumstances outwith our control Ali and Bob didnt get to record thier live podcast but we will be back next week with a new Twisted Britain Thanks for listening
Episode 70 - Behind the Mic at CrimeCon Uk
June 16, 2022 20:08 - 48 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week its a very different episode, and i hope you like it. This is the live session Bob took part in at CrimeCon, Hosted by the wonderful Sinead from Mens Rea, Bob is joined by Sarah from Conning the Con and Gemma from Whats up Doc Sadly due to circumstances outwith our control Ali and Bob didnt get to record thier live podcast but we will be back next week with a new Twisted Britain Thanks for listening
Episode 69 - Sisters
June 01, 2022 14:05 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThis is the second episode recorded with Adam from the UK True Crime podcast, Adam hosts this time and he tells us about we the very strange relationship between two sisters and their parents. On the outside all looks very normal -whatever that means - but soon a series of disturbing events show that this isn't the case at all.... Writing credit: Haze from Podcast she Wrote (catch her on all social channels)
Episode 69 - Sisters
June 01, 2022 14:05 - 48 minutesThis is the second episode recorded with Adam from the UK True Crime podcast, Adam hosts this time and he tells us about we the very strange relationship between two sisters and their parents. On the outside all looks very normal -whatever that means - but soon a series of disturbing events show that this isn't the case at all.... Writing credit: Haze from Podcast she Wrote (catch her on all social channels)
Episode 68 - Renee Macrae disappearance
May 24, 2022 18:30 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week we bring you the first of 2 special episodes recorded with Adam from UK True Crime, in this episode Bob tells the sad case of the disappearance of Rene Macrae and her 3 year old son Andrew. They both went missing 42 years ago and there has been no sign of them since. will we get justice this year? a huge thanks to Adam for having me up to record, sadly no Ali this time
Episode 67 - The Porthole Murder
April 27, 2022 17:55 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week on Twisted Britain Bob tells us of the first case of Corpus delicti, in a mini series (well is it really Corpus delicti!) or cases where people have been found guilty of murder but with out the body ever being found..... bodieless murders! in this episode we hear the sad case of Gay Gibson, an aspiring actress who may have just caught the eye of the wrong man thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www...
Episode 67 - The Porthole Murder
April 27, 2022 17:55 - 39 minutesThis week on Twisted Britain Bob tells us of the first case of Corpus delicti, in a mini series (well is it really Corpus delicti!) or cases where people have been found guilty of murder but with out the body ever being found..... bodieless murders! in this episode we hear the sad case of Gay Gibson, an aspiring actress who may have just caught the eye of the wrong man thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.face...
Episode 66 - Miles Wetherill and some more non crime
April 12, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutesThis week on Twisted Britain we hear Ali once again tell us a tale with no crime in it at all!! But we let him off as its interesting! Bob tells the tale of Miles Wetherhill, a story containing a crazed weaver, a 16 year old girl, a protective preist and a hatchet thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Patreon: https://www.patreon....
Episode 66 - Miles Wetherill and some more non crime
April 12, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week on Twisted Britain we hear Ali once again tell us a tale with no crime in it at all!! But we let him off as its interesting! Bob tells the tale of Miles Wetherhill, a story containing a crazed weaver, a 16 year old girl, a protective preist and a hatchet thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Patreon: https://www.pa...