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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What compels us to book a flight to a place we’ve never been? What draws us to other cultures? What inspires us to discover hidden places and untold stories? From Slate Studios in partnership with American Airlines, British Airways, and Visit Britain, I Travel For is a podcast about the reasons we explore. Host Hattie Pearson follows American travelers as they traverse Great Britain. But here’s the twist: they didn’t plan their own trips — local Brits did.
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Interviews with expert historians and genealogists, covering everything from medieval Britain to Anne Lister's diaries. From DNA expertise to Suffragette activism! Presented by me (Natalie Pithers), a family historian on a mission to help others write their family history. Seeking to understand the time and place within which our ancestors lived is a crucial step for anyone exploring their family history. Our ancestors were more than names and dates. With this in mind I pick the brains of a ...
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Notes on Loving is a podcast looking at perspectives of implementing love into everyday practice. Hosted by self proclaimed lover gyal, curator & director Aliyah Hasinah (https://www.aliyahhasinah.com/press) . Following the Black radical feminist tradition of looking to embody and practise an ethic of loving, as an active choice and lifestyle, over this season we’ll talk about all the types of love and how we can embody this as babes based in the belly of the beast aka Babylon Britain. Produ ...
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We're Back! Season Two is here but with a slight twist and another bunch of amazing guests. This series Ayda explores a question we can all get behind ‘What Pushes You To The Edge? ’whilst, as Ayda like to say, “having a good old natter” about life, love, family and everything in between. Tune in and enjoy! Social Media: @aydafieldwilliams Executive Producers; Sophie Paluch, Ayda Field Williams Producer: Warren Borg. Music written and produced by Karl Brazil & Owen Parker, Mixed by Owen Park ...
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Every week we run through 20 questions from one of the historical timelines on our memory training app - History Sprockets. Listeners are given time to think of the answer - we then answer the question and ask listeners related multiple choice questions.We then expand on the memory techniques we use to remember some of the answers.
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Episode 110 - The tragic murder of Richard Taylor
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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 t…
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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 again Thanks for listeningBy Bob Dale
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Episode 108 - The Teacup Poisoner - Part 4
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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 listeningBy Bob Dale
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Episode 107 - TheTeacup poisoner - Part 3
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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.By Bob Dale
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Episode 106 - The Teacup Poisoner-Part 2
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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 sentencingBy Bob Dale
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Episode 105 - The Teacup poisoner part 1
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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 listeningBy Bob Dale
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Crimecon with The Captain for True Crime Garage
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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 listeningBy Bob Dale
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Episode 104 - Emily kaye ,The crumbles Part 2
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This week on Twisted Britain, we have the second of the Crumbles Murders, Emily Kaye was attaked and murdered by her lover Patrick MahonBy Bob Dale
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Episode 103 - The Crumbles Murders, part 1 -Irene munroe
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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 Eastbourne Marks for listeningBy Bob Dale
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Bonus Episode - True crime round table
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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 listeningBy Bob Dale
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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 listeningBy Bob Dale
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Episode 101 - The Twisted Britain Whisky Weird Laws Tasting Quiz
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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 fu…
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Episode 100 - The Hammersmith ghost murder
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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 normalBy Bob Dale
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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 employer Merry Christmas everyone! thanks for listeningBy Bob Dale
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Episode 98 - Caroline Luard - the Seal Chart Murder
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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 listeningBy Bob Dale
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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 podcastBy Bob Dale
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notes on growing through love ft Tania Nwachukwu & Haja Fanta
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Aliyah chats to Tania and Haja, who both feature in the short film ‘Loving’. They chat about growing through love, being eldest daughters and love in the creative industry. Tania is an actor, director, poet and co-founder of Black in the Day, and Haja is a curator, writer, and researcher and co-host of the HOME Impressions podcast.…
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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 listeningBy Bob Dale
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Aliyah chops it up with Founder of the Free Black University, Melz Owusu. They explore Melz' love of academia, and love as spiritual practice and its effects on interpersonal relationships. What does spiritual hygiene mean to you?By Aliyah Hasinah
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notes on loving the mandem ft Alex Holmes
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Episode 95 - Catherine Flannagan & Margaret Higgins
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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 listeningBy Bob Dale
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Episode 94 - Twistedpedia - Some pirates and a holy Rood
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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 th…
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Special Episode - Podcasters and pints London 2023
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Something 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 Cart…
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On this special bonus episode Ayda sits down with the nation's favourite PE teacher Joe Wicks, AKA "The Body Coach," for an illuminating chat on wellness, family, and the challenges and rewards of running fitness empire. If this chat doesn't motivate you to hit the gym nothing will. Happy Listening. For a limited time only get 25% off Aydawear, whe…
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Notes on loving is a podcast looking at perspectives of implementing love into everyday practice. Hosted by self proclaimed lover gyal, curator & director Aliyah Hasinah. Following the Black radical feminist tradition of looking to embody and practise an ethic of loving, as an active choice and lifestyle, over this season we’ll talk about all the t…
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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, Bye…
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This week on twisted Britain Ali takes some time to look at a few different witch stories he has come across during his readingsBy Bob Dale
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Episode 91 - The Ratcliffe Highway Murders
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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 charged Thanks for listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedbritain …
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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 'By Bob Dale
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Extra - CrimeCon UK 2023 round up with Morgan
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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!!!By Bob Dale
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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 listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twis…
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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 listening…
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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 listening Please do join us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistedbritain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twi…
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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…
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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 Pat…
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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 Pat…
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Episode 83 - the disappearance of Agatha Christie
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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 Instagra…
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This week on Twisted Britain Ali tells us about Susan Newell was the last woman to be hanged as capital punishment in ScotlandBy Bob Dale
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Episode 81 - The Poisoning of Francis Blandy
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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 Face…
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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 Patre…
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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 opinionBy Bob Dale
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On our last episode of the year Ayda jumps on zoom to have chat with the Queen of Kitchen Disco herself, thats right its superstar artist, podcaster and all round super mum Sophie Ellis Bextor.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this weeks episode have we got a Christmas treat for you!! Its none other that Essex royalty, yep it's the Queen GC herself...its Gemma Collins. Tune in as Ayda and Gemma get to together for a good old natter about all things GC and more. From family insights to Essex hangouts and and lots a gossip in-between this is a definitely a cracker of an…
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In this weeks episode Ayda chats to the fitness empire empress, the incredible Jillian Michaels. A leading health and fitness expert, renowned nutritionist and wellness entrepreneur there is nothing this woman can't do and if anyone knows how to bring yourself back from the edge it's definitely Jillian. From crazy injuries to motherhood and everyth…
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In this week's episode Ayda jumps on zoom to have a chat with the ice man himself, it's none other than the legend that is Wim Hof! Ice Baths aside, Wim and Ayda chat about the incredible technique he has perfected over the years to help strengthen his mindset and body and how he now teaching others to do the same. Its a jam packed fascinating jour…
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In this episode Ayda chats to the queen of one of the UK’s biggest plant based brands its the wonderful Deliciously Ella. From the starting the blog in 2012 that started her career and saved her life right through the incredible empire Ella and her husband are building today, this episode is full of amazing stories of hope, humour and some amazing …
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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!By Bob Dale
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We are back and who else would it be best to kick off this episode with than the ultimate superwoman. You might know her as the queen of the jungle, best selling author, or Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcaster, yes its Giovanna fletcher. This week Giovanna and I sat down in our zoom cupboards to chat about what drives us to the edge? Is it popstar husba…
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We're Back! Season Two is here but with a slight twist and another bunch of amazing guests. This series Ayda explores a question we can all get behind ‘What Pushes You To The Edge? ’whilst, as Ayda like to say, “having a good old natter” about life, love, family and everything in between. Subscribe or follow now so you don't miss the first episode …
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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:/…
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