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Underworld: Behind the Scenes of the NCA is a new podcast series which unearths the murky world of dangerous offenders across the UK and around the world, lifting the lid on the most notorious crimes solved by the National Crime Agency. The first of its kind, each episode covers a different covert operation the NCA has been involved in over the last decade, with fascinating unheard accounts from those who fight crime in the shadows. Host, Investigative Journalist Ellie Flynn, discusses the c ...
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One town. One murder. One million hot dogs. Welcome to Argyle. Grab a hot dog and allow town narrator Jeremy Zax (Bob Odenkirk) to regale you with this region’s rich history! Founded in 1843 by settlers with their sights set on California, these brave souls grew too tired and instead settled for Ohio. Argylites love to celebrate the spirit of “close enough,” like that of Richie McDonough (Brian Posehn) a young man who was a stupendous substitute bowler that never bowled and instead kept the ...
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When police forces need help with an investigation, they call in The Specialists from the NCA’s Major Crime Investigative Support team. MCIS officers have supported UK policing on the majority of high profile serious investigations in the last ten years. This final, fascinating episode looks back at some of those cases, the people who worked on the…
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This episode focuses on Mohammed Mokter Hossain, who ran a sophisticated people smuggling network bringing people into the UK from his home in East London. For a fee, he could also arrange for you to leave the country in the back of a lorry, which is ideal if you’re wanted for murder or child abuse offences, as two of his customers were. The Travel…
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The NCA works with law enforcement agencies across the world to track down fugitives on the run and return them to the UK to face justice. In this episode, we’ll hear from an NCA team working on the ground in Spain to capture British criminals, plus success stories from the agency’s Most Wanted campaign run in conjunction with Crimestoppers, the Sp…
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How exactly was a gang ringleader caught and jailed after more than £100 million in dirty cash was smuggled into Dubai? Money laundering is one of the biggest threats to UK security, allowing dangerous, organised crime groups to fund their illegal operations and commit more crime. Sunshine and Lollipops investigates how NCA officers and financial i…
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If you’re a murderer on the run, or an international drug trafficker wanting to stay under the radar as you travel, a most prized possession will be your fraudulent passport. In The Golden Ticket, we learn about how NCA officers dismantled a crime group supplying fraudulently-obtained genuine passports, enabling dangerous criminals to operate and e…
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Gun Runners goes behind the scenes of an NCA covert operation which stopped Britain’s biggest ever haul of military grade automatic weapons being smuggled by boat up the River Medway in Kent. The NCA’s covert operations to capture those attempting to smuggle weapons into the UK has seen criminals sentenced to over 488 years in prison in the last tw…
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The second episode - Rap Sheet from Hell - unearths the horrifying details of one of the most prolific child sexual abuse offenders the NCA has ever investigated – Matthew Falder. Sadly, there are more than 830,000 adult offenders in the UK, using ever-more-sophisticated digital tools in an attempt to remain anonymous. Host Ellie Flynn speaks with …
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Underworld’s first episode delves into the life and crimes of Robert Dawes, a dangerous international criminal kingpin, who used violence and corrupt officials to traffick huge shipments of drugs from South America to Europe and the UK. Illegal drugs blight communities across the UK, with 160 tonnes of cocaine and heroin consumed there each year. H…
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Reality TV star Charlie Miller is missing. In an effort to show Captain Martinez he’s ready to become a detective, and to prove to his husband Kevin that he’s found a passion in life, Mark decides to find Charlie himself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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The Hotdog Committee faces its biggest crisis yet: too many gavels. A public access TV host delivers critical testimony about digestion. After all that, a touching poem is read to a robot. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Produc…
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The high school gets repurposed. A press conference goes off the rails. The investigation heats up. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Producer: Nate Odenkirk, Naomi Odenkirk, Bob Odenkirk, and Joshua Poole Head Writers: Nate Oden…
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The emergency medical operation is given a touch of whimsy. An emotional service is followed up by something much less special. A loan comes due. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Producer: Nate Odenkirk, Naomi Odenkirk, Bob Oden…
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Local sportscasters try to set aside their personal lives. Two of Argyle’s strangest residents face off against each other. Like so many other hotdog contests, it all ends in unimaginable tragedy. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executiv…
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Summer cheer and salted meats are in ample supply. The bowling team searches in earnest for hotdogs. The high school janitor and vice principal make stunning discoveries. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Producer: Nate Odenkirk,…
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Two very special visitors arrive in Argyle to promote a brand-new product, only to have their worlds turned upside down. The Hotdog Committee plays “hard to get” with a perfect solution to their problems. Free samples are taken advantage of. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: …
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The DMV has the longest wait… and the best food! Louis’ resentment towards Richie builds. Everyone knows the Hi Hanson High School’s fight song. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Producer: Nate Odenkirk, Naomi Odenkirk, Bob Odenk…
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The tip-top backup athlete for the vicious Hi Hanson #2s, Richie McDonough, meets a fan. The bowling team gets in a mountain of trouble. A lawn toy could solve Argyle’s biggest problem. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Producer:…
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Two cousins seal the town’s destiny. Hi Hanson High School’s janitor daydreams of a promotion. Argyle’s police officer investigates a crime that hasn’t happened yet. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Producer: Nate Odenkirk, Naom…
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The Ye Olde Historicaltown & Coin Laundromat is fully automated. Not a single Argyle resident has ever won anything. The Hotdog Committee hatches a daring plan. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Producer: Nate Odenkirk, Naomi Ode…
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One town. One murder. One million hot dogs. Welcome to Argyle. Grab a hot dog and allow town narrator Jeremy Zax (Bob Odenkirk) to regale you with this region’s rich history! Founded in 1843 by settlers with their sights set on California, these brave souls grew too tired and instead settled for Ohio. Argylites love to celebrate the spirit of “clos…
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