Twisted Britain

this week on Twisted Britain Ali kicks off 2025 with a tale of a liable case, however not uour normal liable case, neighbours on a small town embroiled in a mad scandle, Edith Swan and Rose Gooding, watch tour ears for this one.... there is some excellent swears in it 

In this episode of Twisted Britain, Bob and Ali take us back to the early 19th century, to the small English village of Strewd, where a heinous crime took place amidst the social upheaval of the Industrial Revolution. The hosts dive deep into the harrowing case of Richard Taylor, a 13-year-old boy, brutally murdered by 14-year-old John Bell. With themes of jealousy, poverty, and social divide, the episode explores how economic struggles and resentment fueled this shocking crime. Listen in as we unravel the details of Richard's tragic death, the investigation, and the grim fate that awaited young John Bell—the youngest person hanged in the UK during the 19th century.

This week on twisted Britain Bob tells the mysterious case of the death of Edwin Rose On goatfell On the isle of Arran Off the coast of Scotland where 2 men went up a Mountain and only I came down againThanks for listening

In the conclusion of the teacup trilogy in 4 parts Ali and Bob look at the arrest, trial and conviction of the Teacup poisoner.  The investigation included a first for the British justice system and forensic medicine.  Thanks for listening 

In the 3rd instalment of the Teacup trilogy  in 4 parts, Ali and Bob look at the crimes of the man known as the teacup poisoner committed after his release from the Broadmoor medical facility in 1971, while working for John Hadland Laboratories.

This week on Twisted Britain we continue Alis Teacup Poisoner trilogy in 4 parts, in this episode we see the protagonist, go to trial and sentencing 

This week on twisted Britain Ali and Bob begin a trilogy in four parts looking into the life of the man who would become known as the teacup poisoner.  In this episode they look into his early life and first crimes, his formative years which made him the man he would be.thanks for listening 

At CrimeCon in Glasgow this year Bob had the pleasure of sitting down and hosting a live intervioew with none other than The Captain  from True Crime Garage, We talk everything from Jonbenet Ramsey to important questions like is the captain drunk!i hope you enjoy thanks for listening 

This week on Twisted Britain, we have the second of the Crumbles Murders, Emily Kaye was attaked and murdered by her lover Patrick Mahon

This 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 EastbourneMarks for listening

Here 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 

This 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

This 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

This 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

This 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 employerMerry Christmas everyone!thanks for listeningThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

This 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 listeningThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

This 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 podcastThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

This 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 listeningThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

This 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 listeningThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

As 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 listeningThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

Something a bit different this weekDuring 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)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

This 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, ByeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

This week on twisted Britain Ali takes some time to look at a few different witch stories he has come across during his readingsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

This 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 chargedThanks for listeningPlease do join us online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritainFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain,Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwistedBritainMerch: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/twisted-britainThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

This 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 'This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

This 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!!!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

Another 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 listeningPlease do join us online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritainFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritainPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwistedBritainMerch: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/twisted-britainThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

This 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 listeningThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

BACKGROUND 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 listeningPlease do join us online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritainFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritainPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwistedBritainMerch: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/twisted-britainThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5856565/advertisement

This 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 

This 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  Update Description

This 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 

This 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/twisted-britain 

This week on Twisted Britain Ali tells us about Susan Newell was the last woman to be hanged as capital punishment in Scotland

This 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/TwistedBritain Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/twisted-britain 

This 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 

It'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 

This 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! 

This 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 

This 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 

Did 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!)

A 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!

In this episode we go back to have a look at the real mean behind the gangs of Birmingham 

This 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 

Here 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 

This 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 

We 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 

This 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 

This 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)

This 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 

This 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.facebook.com/twistedbritain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedbritain Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TwistedBritain Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/twisted-britain Update Description