Worst of the Week is a weekly podcast looking into some of the worst events that occurred through the previous week in history.
July and August catch up episode! We've got a whole 9 mini topics for you this week as we get ourselves back on track. 28th June 1960 - Welsh Mine Explosion 8th July 1996 - St Luke's School Machete Attack 8th July 1965 - Ronnie Biggs Escapes Jail 9th July 1982 - Man Breaks Into The Queen's Bedroom 19th July 1553 - Lady Jane Grey Deposed 22nd July 2003 - Execution of Saddam Hussein's Sons 4th August 1964 - Discovery of the Bodies of Chaney, Goodman & Schwerner 5th August 1962 - Death of Marilyn Monroe 17th - 19th August 1961 - Pendle Witch Trials All sources for all topics at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
One of the worst oil rig disaster ever to occur - the Piper Alpha Explosion. It's a heavy hitter this one. 6th July 1988 - Piper Alpha Explosion All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Train wrecks are horrifying, so why not learn about one of the most devastating train wrecks involving a circus? 22nd June 1918 - The Great Circus Train Wreck All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
A truly horrific one this week as we discuss the 1955 Le Mans Disaster which resulted in the deaths of so many. 11th June 1955 - 1955 Le Mans Disaster All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Just over 100 years ago women got the vote in the UK, and this episode is all about Emily Davison and Suffrage. 4th June 1913 - Emily Davison Hit By Horse At Epsom Derby All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Episode 48 is all about a little discussed MAJOR familicide case involving the Nepalese Royal Family. 1st June 2001 - Nepalese Royal Massacre All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Continuing the catch up series - the murder of Bobby Franks by two teenage assholes that inspired some great plays and films while completely destroying the Franks family. 21st May 1924 - Leopold and Loeb Murder Bobby Franks All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Another catch up edition but a story so insane you couldn't make it up. Unless all history is fake. Who knows? 19th May 1536 - Execution of Anne Boleyn All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Another episode in the catch up series. And forget Episode 44, it may reappear at a later date. 6th May 1966 - Sentencing of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Another catchup episode - following the 20 year anniversary of this senseless tragedy. 30th April 1999 - Bombing of the Admiral Duncan Pub All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
We're back after a long hiatus and playing catchup with two heavy hitters from the past few weeks. 14th April 1912 - Sinking of the Titanic 20th April 1999 - Columbine Shooting (from 1hr 2mins onwards) All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
A heavy hitter for Week 41, with guest features from both the Soho Party Bike and the Hare Krishnas. WEEK 41 4th April 1968 - The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
We talk all about the Rosenbergs - found guilty for espionage this past week back in 1951. Trust no one! WEEK 40 30th March 1951 - Rosenbergs Found Guilty of Espionage All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Coming up to the 4th anniversary of a homicidal narcissit bringing down Germanwings Flight 9525. WEEK 39 24th March 1977 - Germanwings Flight 9525 All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
There's a lot of deep conversation around Roman Polanski. WEEK 38 11th March 1977 - Roman Polanski Charged With Rape All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
May we all dream of the missing Episode 36. Alison covers the Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster. WEEK 37 6th March 1967 - Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
JOAN. OF. ARC! UP. THE. GIRLS! WEEK 34 21st February 1431 - Trial Interrogation of Joan of Arc All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
In a particularly dark episode we cover the kidnap, torture and murder of 2 year old James Bulger by two 10 year old boys. WEEK 34 12th February 1993 - Murder of James Bulger All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
FINALLY continuing on from Episode 7 "Lime and Daim Time" - the rest of the story of Mary Queen of Scots! WEEK 33 8th February 1587 - Execution of Mary Queen of Scots All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
If you're having a bad week, just listen to this episode on Harold Shipman to put it all back in perspective. WEEK 32 31st January 2000 - Harold Shipman Found Guilty of 15 Murders All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Alison does a slightly ropey overview of the one of the major tragedies of the moon race - the Apollo 1 Disaster WEEK 31 27th January 1967 - Apollo I Disaster All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
We're celebrating hitting 30 by covering the massively haunting case of the kidnap and murder of 17 year old Lesley Whittle. WEEK 30 14th January 1975 - Kidnap of Lesley Whittle All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
2 years before Bonnie met Clyde, the River Thames massively burst it's banks and we're never told or taught about it - UNTIL NOW WEEK 29 7th January 1928 - River Thames Flood All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
In part 2 of a 2 part series, Bryony tells us all about how it all just got ridiculous for Bonnie and Clyde. WEEK 28 5th January 1930 - Bonnie and Clyde Meet All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Happy 2019 Everyone! In part 1 of a 2 part series, Bryony tells us all about the ill fated first meeting of Bonnie and Clyde. WEEK 28 5th January 1930 - Bonnie and Clyde Meet All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
In hindsight - it's great news that Elizabeth Bathory was arrested. But in bad news, it should've been 30 years earlier. WEEK 27: 24th - 30th December 26th December 1610 - Arrest of Elizabeth Bathory All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Bryony talks about the new main man in her life - hitman Richard Kuklinski WEEK 26: 17th December - 23rd December 17th December 1986 - Arrest of Richard Kuklinski All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Further evidence that when people die due to negligence in the UK, no one ever gets prosecuted. WEEK 25: 10th December - 16th December 12th December 1988 - Clapham Junction Rail Crash All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
The Queen of Cosy Crime peaced out for nearly a fortnight and we speculate ALL about it. WEEK 24: 3rd December - 9th December 3rd December 1926 - Disappearance of Agatha Christie All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
The only curse on Tutankhamun was INBREEDING. WEEK 23: 26th November - 2nd December 26th November 1922 - Opening of Tutankhamun's Tomb All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
The autopsy pictures of JFK are just right there on the wikipedia page if you didn't know. WEEK 22: 19th - 25th November 22nd November 1963 - Assassination of President John F Kennedy All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
White people remain awful as we cover the New Orleans School Desegregation Riots in the 60s where groups of white adults scream at 6 year old young black girls. WEEK 21: 12th - 18th November 14th November 1960 - New Orleans Desegregation Riot All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
We can barely believe we've made it to 20 episodes, but then again there's a never ending amount of terrible things to discuss! This episode Bryony tells us about Lord Lucan and there's a SIGNIFICANT amount of guess work done about this case. WEEK 20: 5th - 11th November 8th November 1974 - Murder of Sandra Rivett by Lord Lucan All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
The end of the roaring 20s! Capitalism! Banks lying to people and putting them in massive debt! We'll be laughing when the whole thing happens again 100 years later right? WEEK 19: 29th October - 4th November 29th October 1929 - Black Tuesday All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Val Kilmer's finest role is based on this gun fight. He should've gotten an Oscar and it's CRIMINAL that he didn't. WEEK 18: 22nd - 28th October 261h October 1881 - The Gun Fight at O.K.Corral All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Over 100 children died in an entirely avoidable event which no one's ever been held accountable for or been punished. Enjoy. WEEK 17: 15th - 21st October 21st October 1966 - Aberfan Disaster All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Incredibly sad toxic couple alert. WEEK 16: 8th - 14th October 12th October 1978 - Death of Nancy Spungen All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
An utterly horrific crime within a community that is better than most. WEEK 15: 1st - 7th October 2nd October 2006 - West Nickel Mines School Shooting All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
It's all about classic Hollywood this week, cause it's bloody fascinating and Paul Newman IS the most attractive man that has ever or will ever exist. WEEK 14: 24th - 30th September 30th September 1955 - Death of James Dean All sources, as always, available at www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Episode 13, new format, new dreadful story. WEEK 13 17th - 23rd September 22nd September 1692 - The Last of the Salem Witch Trial Executions
Episode 12 - After another short hiatus and a number of weeks research, we're back and looking up to the lead up to and day of September 11th 2001. WEEK 12 11th September 2001 All sources always available on worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Episode 11 - After a short hiatus, we're back with two terrible events each from the previous fortnight. Steven is away, fighting rats. WEEK 11 20th - 26th August 20th August 1989 - Marcioness River Crash 21st August 1911 - Mona Lisa is Stolen 27th August - 2nd September 27th August 1942 - The Sarny Massacre 31st August 1997 - Death of Princess Diana All sources available on worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Episode 10 - we cover one of the most truly horrific massacres in British history, as well as a total disaster of a sporting event. WEEK 10: 13th to 19th August 19th August 1987 - The Hungerford Massacre 16th August 1927 - The Dole Air Race. All sources available on worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Episode 9 - still missing Steven we descend full into depression and cover two of the utterly worst events ever, let alone last week. WEEK 9: 6th to 12th August 8th August 1925 - The Largest KKK March 6th - 9th August 1945 - Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki All sources available on worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Episode 8 - we started with Steven, but then he disappeared and so did we, but now we're back. WEEK 8: 30th July to 5th August 4th August 1892 - The Borden Murders 30th July 1945 - Sinking of the USS Indianapolis All sources available on worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Episode 7 - the drinks are FLOWING this week as we get into several off topic stories alongside the Worst of the Week, until finally we just descend into gibberish. WEEK 7: 23rd July to 29th July 27th July 1890 - Vincent Van Gogh Shoots Himself 24th July 1567 - Abdication of Mary Queen of Scots All sources available on worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Episode 6 - Steven's back and we're getting depressing in the depth of Soho! WEEK 6: 16th July - 22nd July 16th July 1925 - Execution of the Romanovs 16th July 1999 - John Kennedy Jr's Plane Disappears All sources, as always, available on worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Episode 5 - we're missing Steven and it shows as we get deep into FEELINGS. WEEK 5: 9th July - 15th July 10th July 1925 - The Scopes Monkey Trial Begins 15th July 1972 - Christine Chubbuck Shoots Herself on Live TV All sources, as always, available on worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Episode 4 and we discuss a couple of men with incredibly different lives, but who both loved to get married over and over again. WEEK 4: 2nd July - 8th July 2nd July 1961 - Ernest Hemingway Commits Suicide 2nd July 1822 - Execution of Denmark Vesey All sources, as always, available on worstoftheweekpodcast.com
And it's Episode 3 of Worst of the Week - we're hopefully getting better but the history keeps getting worse. WEEK 3: 25th June - 1st July 28th June 1914 - Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand 30th June 1934 - Night of the Long Knives All sources, as always, available on worstoftheweekpodcast.com
Episode 2 of the Worst of the Week Podcast Week 2: 18th - 24th June 22nd June 1633 - Galileo Forced to Recant Copernicanism by the Pope 22nd June 1981 - Mark David Chapman Drops Insanity Defence All sources available on https://www.worstoftheweekpodcast.com/
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