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Twisted Britain

222 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 135 ratings

A 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

26: Episode 26 - Victorian Junkies and a German Jew in Scottish jail

June 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Nadine shares what she has found out about the Victorians slightly dubious usage of all things opium and Bob moves on to part 3 of his Glasgow mini series with the miscarriage of justice case of Oscar Slater   Bob on Long story Nadine on Short story    Promo for California True Crime    Thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https://www.inst...

Episode 25 - The Ice Cream man & a murderous affair

May 31, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the story of the Glasgow Ice cream wars, focusing on a 20 year miscarriage of justice, Bob continues his mini series with the story of Madeleine Smith    Bob on short story Nadine on long story    Promo for Evil Minds Podcast    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://ww...

25: Episode 25 - The Ice Cream man & a murderous affair

May 31, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the story of the Glasgow Ice cream wars, focusing on a 20 year miscarriage of justice, Bob continues his mini series with the story of Madeleine Smith    Bob on short story Nadine on long story    Promo for Evil Minds Podcast    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...

Episode 24 - The Scottish Boogyman & The Human Crocodile

May 17, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 46.8 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the story and facts associated with Christie Cleek, what do you think fact or fiction? Bob starts the first in a mini series of 4 stories all linked by geography, this week he covers the Glasgow Poisoner, Dr Edward Pritchard also known as the Human Crocodile    Bob on Long story Nadine on Short story    Promo for California True Crime    Thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: htt...

24: Episode 24 - The Scottish Boogyman & The Human Crocodile

May 17, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 46.8 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the story and facts associated with Christie Cleek, what do you think fact or fiction? Bob starts the first in a mini series of 4 stories all linked by geography, this week he covers the Glasgow Poisoner, Dr Edward Pritchard also known as the Human Crocodile    Bob on Long story Nadine on Short story    Promo for California True Crime    Thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: http...

23: Episode 23 - Jack the lad & Breck Bednar

May 03, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

*This episode contains disturbing audio recordings* We had an issue with recording this week and it was done on our phones, the audio is not what what we would like but will be a one off. Please excuse the mic scratching and background noise.  This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the story of the original Jack the lad, Jack Shepard, big thanks to Simon for the research, and Bob tells the story of Breck Bednar a victim of online grooming.   Please see www.childnet.com for information a...

Episode 23 - Jack the lad & Breck Bednar

May 03, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

*This episode contains disturbing audio recordings* We had an issue with recording this week and it was done on our phones, the audio is not what what we would like but will be a one off. Please excuse the mic scratching and background noise.  This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the story of the original Jack the lad, Jack Shepard, big thanks to Simon for the research, and Bob tells the story of Breck Bednar a victim of online grooming.   Please see www.childnet.com for information ...

22: Episode 22 - Dr Cream & a model citizen

April 19, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Bob Tells the story of Dr Thomas Cream, a poisoner and a horrible man who enjoyed the company of the ladies of the night, and Nadine tells the tragically sad story of of the Murder of Harry Uzoka, murdered through jealousy. Bob on Long story Nadine on Short story    Promo for Ignorance Was Bliss   Thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https:...

22: Episode 22 - Dr Cream & a model citizen

April 19, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour

This week on Twisted Britain Bob Tells the story of Dr Thomas Cream, a poisoner and a horrible man who enjoyed the company of the ladies of the night, and Nadine tells the tragically sad story of of the Murder of Harry Uzoka, murdered through jealousy. Bob on Long story Nadine on Short story    Promo for Ignorance Was Bliss   Thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https...

Episode 22 - Dr Cream & a model citizen

April 19, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Bob Tells the story of Dr Thomas Cream, a poisoner and a horrible man who enjoyed the company of the ladies of the night, and Nadine tells the tragically sad story of of the Murder of Harry Uzoka, murdered through jealousy. Bob on Long story Nadine on Short story    Promo for Ignorance Was Bliss   Thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https...

21: Episode 21 - Its just about rats

April 05, 2019 05:32 - 1 hour

This week Bob tells the story of Francis Rattenbury, a high flying architect who fell from grace before meeting a horrible end. Nadine tells the story of the plague in Edinburgh, with a bit of historical fact about Edinburgh itself, one of the most beautiful cities in the world    Nadine on Long story  Bob on Short story    Promo for Our True Crime Podcast    Thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

21: Episode 21 - Its just about rats

April 05, 2019 05:32 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

This week Bob tells the story of Francis Rattenbury, a high flying architect who fell from grace before meeting a horrible end. Nadine tells the story of the plague in Edinburgh, with a bit of historical fact about Edinburgh itself, one of the most beautiful cities in the world    Nadine on Long story  Bob on Short story    Promo for Our True Crime Podcast    Thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

Episode 21 - Its just about rats

April 05, 2019 05:32 - 1 hour - 101 MB

This week Bob tells the story of Francis Rattenbury, a high flying architect who fell from grace before meeting a horrible end. Nadine tells the story of the plague in Edinburgh, with a bit of historical fact about Edinburgh itself, one of the most beautiful cities in the world    Nadine on Long story  Bob on Short story    Promo for Our True Crime Podcast    Thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

20: Episode 20 - The nearly dead canoe fake deather family & Dr Evil

March 22, 2019 05:06 - 1 hour - 63 MB

This week Bob tells the story of John Darwin who went 'missing' in 2002, being proclaimed dead the following yer before walking in to a police station in 2007. Nadine tells the story of the Brendan 'Dr Evil' McCarthy    Nadine on short story  Bob on long story    Promo for The Unseen Podcast 

Episode 20 - The nearly dead canoe fake deather family & Dr Evil

March 22, 2019 05:06 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

This week Bob tells the story of John Darwin who went 'missing' in 2002, being proclaimed dead the following yer before walking in to a police station in 2007. Nadine tells the story of the Brendan 'Dr Evil' McCarthy    Nadine on short story  Bob on long story    Promo for The Unseen Podcast 

20: Episode 20 - The nearly dead canoe fake deather family & Dr Evil

March 22, 2019 05:06 - 1 hour

This week Bob tells the story of John Darwin who went 'missing' in 2002, being proclaimed dead the following yer before walking in to a police station in 2007. Nadine tells the story of the Brendan 'Dr Evil' McCarthy    Nadine on short story  Bob on long story    Promo for The Unseen Podcast 

19: Episode 19 - A man in his own home & the kinky cottage

March 08, 2019 06:35 - 1 hour

This week Nadine tells the story of Richard Osborn-Brooks who killed a burglar in his own home, was he right to do so? Bob tells the story of the Kinky Cottage! a sordid affair ending up with a man dead.   Nadine on long story  Bob on short story    Promo for The No Remorse Podcast    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 Patr...

Episode 19 - A man in his own home & the kinky cottage

March 08, 2019 06:35 - 1 hour - 60 MB

This week Nadine tells the story of Richard Osborn-Brooks who killed a burglar in his own home, was he right to do so? Bob tells the story of the Kinky Cottage! a sordid affair ending up with a man dead.   Nadine on long story  Bob on short story    Promo for The No Remorse Podcast    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 Patr...

19: Episode 19 - A man in his own home & the kinky cottage

March 08, 2019 06:35 - 1 hour - 60 MB

This week Nadine tells the story of Richard Osborn-Brooks who killed a burglar in his own home, was he right to do so? Bob tells the story of the Kinky Cottage! a sordid affair ending up with a man dead.   Nadine on long story  Bob on short story    Promo for The No Remorse Podcast    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 Patre...

Episode 18 - A package from the doctor & well Nadine does porn!

February 22, 2019 01:54 - 1 hour - 175 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Bob tells the story of Dr Buck Ruxton, and Nadine delves in to the legalities of porn. Although we always try to take a light side on things there is a darker issue that Nadine brings up in this episode, so we have included here contacts for anyone who needs them. Revenge porn helpline details 03456000459 [email protected]   Promo for The Outlines Podcast: UK True Crime   Thanks for listening   Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twi...

18: Episode 18 - A package from the doctor & well Nadine does porn!

February 22, 2019 01:54 - 1 hour - 70 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Bob tells the story of Dr Buck Ruxton, and Nadine delves in to the legalities of porn. Although we always try to take a light side on things there is a darker issue that Nadine brings up in this episode, so we have included here contacts for anyone who needs them. Revenge porn helpline details 03456000459 [email protected]   Promo for The Outlines Podcast: UK True Crime   Thanks for listening   Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twit...

Episode 17 - Black Panther and the man that didn't hang

February 08, 2019 02:21 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the harrowing story of Lesley Whittle, and bob tells the story of the murder of Julia Wallace   Promo for The True Crime Enthusiast    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 Thanks for listening 

17: Episode 17 - Black Panther and the man that didn't hang

February 08, 2019 02:21 - 1 hour

This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the harrowing story of Lesley Whittle, and bob tells the story of the murder of Julia Wallace   Promo for The True Crime Enthusiast    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 Thanks for listening 

17: Episode 17 - Black Panther and the man that didn't hang

February 08, 2019 02:21 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the harrowing story of Lesley Whittle, and bob tells the story of the murder of Julia Wallace   Promo for The True Crime Enthusiast    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 Thanks for listening 

16: Episode 16- A kick to the nuts and a Blade in the Breast

January 25, 2019 02:28 - 54 minutes - 43.7 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the story of the last Scottish Terrorism attack, and Bob tells the story of a welsh man lost in lust.   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 Thanks for listening 

Episode 16- A kick to the nuts and a Blade in the Breast

January 25, 2019 02:28 - 54 minutes - 43.7 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the story of the last Scottish Terrorism attack, and Bob tells the story of a welsh man lost in lust.   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 Thanks for listening 

15: Episode 15 - A cop killer & too much glass ware

January 11, 2019 02:18 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

This week on Twisted Britain bob tells the story of the last person to be executed for killing a police officer in the UK. Nadine tries to keep us guessing as to her story, please do comment as to when you guessed who she was talking about.   We hope you enjoy our special. Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Thanks for listening   

Episode 15 - A cop killer & too much glass ware

January 11, 2019 02:18 - 1 hour - 140 MB

This week on Twisted Britain bob tells the story of the last person to be executed for killing a police officer in the UK. Nadine tries to keep us guessing as to her story, please do comment as to when you guessed who she was talking about.   We hope you enjoy our special. Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Thanks for listening   

1: Twisted Britain - Xmas Special

January 04, 2019 00:55 - 53 minutes - 42.9 MB

Sorry for the lateness of this episode! This week we both look at a Twisted Christmas story! Bob focuses on a murder from the 1920's from the christmas period. Nadine however has gone rouge! Hope you all had a great Christmas and we are looking forward to 2019.   We hope you enjoy our special. Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Thanks for listening   

1: Twisted Britain - Xmas Special

January 04, 2019 00:55 - 53 minutes

Sorry for the lateness of this episode! This week we both look at a Twisted Christmas story! Bob focuses on a murder from the 1920's from the christmas period. Nadine however has gone rouge! Hope you all had a great Christmas and we are looking forward to 2019.   We hope you enjoy our special. Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Thanks for listening ...

Twisted Britain - Xmas Special

January 04, 2019 00:55 - 53 minutes - 42.9 MB

Sorry for the lateness of this episode! This week we both look at a Twisted Christmas story! Bob focuses on a murder from the 1920's from the christmas period. Nadine however has gone rouge! Hope you all had a great Christmas and we are looking forward to 2019.   We hope you enjoy our special. Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Thanks for listening ...

15: Twisted Britain -A Seeing Red Special

December 14, 2018 05:14 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

This week we are very happy to be joined by Bethan and Mark the lovely hosts of Seeing Red: A UK True Crime podcast.  In a change from the normal we have Mark and Bob telling a story each, along with Bethan and Nadine joining in. The girls had their turn a few weeks ago on Seeing red. We hope you enjoy our special. Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain T...

15: Twisted Britain -A Seeing Red Special

December 14, 2018 05:14 - 1 hour

This week we are very happy to be joined by Bethan and Mark the lovely hosts of Seeing Red: A UK True Crime podcast.  In a change from the normal we have Mark and Bob telling a story each, along with Bethan and Nadine joining in. The girls had their turn a few weeks ago on Seeing red. We hope you enjoy our special. Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain ...

Twisted Britain -A Seeing Red Special

December 14, 2018 05:14 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

This week we are very happy to be joined by Bethan and Mark the lovely hosts of Seeing Red: A UK True Crime podcast.  In a change from the normal we have Mark and Bob telling a story each, along with Bethan and Nadine joining in. The girls had their turn a few weeks ago on Seeing red. We hope you enjoy our special. Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain ...

Episode 14 - Bath time & a revisit

November 30, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

This week Bob tells the story of The Brides in the bath and Nadine revisits some past stories to clear some things up.   Bob on long story Nadine on short story Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Thanks for listening 

14: Episode 14 - Bath time & a revisit

November 30, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour

This week Bob tells the story of The Brides in the bath and Nadine revisits some past stories to clear some things up.   Bob on long story Nadine on short story Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Thanks for listening 

14: Episode 14 - Bath time & a revisit

November 30, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

This week Bob tells the story of The Brides in the bath and Nadine revisits some past stories to clear some things up.   Bob on long story Nadine on short story Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Thanks for listening 

Episode 13 - The twilight killers & the British houdini

November 16, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the story of the young Twilight Killers and Bob tells the story of Alfie 'Houdini' Hinds. You may also notice a section of random discussion in the middle! we full intended that to happen!!!! Bob on short story Nadine on long story Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Thanks for listening 

13: Episode 13 - The twilight killers & the British houdini

November 16, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the story of the young Twilight Killers and Bob tells the story of Alfie 'Houdini' Hinds. You may also notice a section of random discussion in the middle! we full intended that to happen!!!! Bob on short story Nadine on long story Please do join us online: Twitter:https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Thanks for listening 

Episode 12 - The finger man and the lime pit

November 02, 2018 01:11 - 58 minutes - 67.5 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the story of The Witch finder general, and Bob tells the story of the Bermondsey horror. Bob on long story and Nadine on short story 

12: Episode 12 - The finger man and the lime pit

November 02, 2018 01:11 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Nadine tells the story of The Witch finder general, and Bob tells the story of the Bermondsey horror. Bob on long story and Nadine on short story 

12: Halloween Special

October 30, 2018 23:01 - 1 hour

This week Twisted Britain brings you a special Halloween Episode.  With a slight change to the normal we both tell you a longer story, Nadine tells the story of a haunted house and Bob tells the story of a man in a cave, he even might read a ballad! Hope you all have a Happy Halloween 

12: Halloween Special

October 30, 2018 23:01 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

This week Twisted Britain brings you a special Halloween Episode.  With a slight change to the normal we both tell you a longer story, Nadine tells the story of a haunted house and Bob tells the story of a man in a cave, he even might read a ballad! Hope you all have a Happy Halloween 

Halloween Special

October 30, 2018 23:01 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

This week Twisted Britain brings you a special Halloween Episode.  With a slight change to the normal we both tell you a longer story, Nadine tells the story of a haunted house and Bob tells the story of a man in a cave, he even might read a ballad! Hope you all have a Happy Halloween 

Episode 11 - Siege of Sidney Street & a spy in a bag

October 19, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Bob tells the story of the siege of Sidney street and Nadine tells a story of Gareth Williams, who was working at GCHQ before ending up in a bag in a bath    Bob on short story  Nadine on Long story 

11: Episode 11 - Siege of Sidney Street & a spy in a bag

October 19, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

This week on Twisted Britain Bob tells the story of the siege of Sidney street and Nadine tells a story of Gareth Williams, who was working at GCHQ before ending up in a bag in a bath    Bob on short story  Nadine on Long story 

Episode 10 - Sheffield Cat Burglar & Teeth in a tumble dryer

October 05, 2018 08:00 - 50 minutes - 40.3 MB

This week Nadine tells the story of a murder from her home town, which turned her junior sleuth and Bob tells the story of Victorian Britain's most wanted man.   Bob on long story  Nadien on short story 

10: Episode 10 - Sheffield Cat Burglar & Teeth in a tumble dryer

October 05, 2018 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

This week Nadine tells the story of a murder from her home town, which turned her junior sleuth and Bob tells the story of Victorian Britain's most wanted man.   Bob on long story  Nadien on short story 

9: Episode 9 - A monster butler and a Mull mystery

September 21, 2018 11:52 - 59 minutes

This week Nadine tells the her first serial killer story and Bob tells the story of a cocky pilot Bob on short story Nadine on long story

Episode 9 - A monster butler and a Mull mystery

September 21, 2018 11:52 - 59 minutes - 58.1 MB

This week Nadine tells the her first serial killer story and Bob tells the story of a cocky pilot Bob on short story Nadine on long story

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