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Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling
In Murder They Wrote, Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling dissect chilling true crime tales. This duo brings a personal touch to each investigation with a weekly half-hour episode. You will find diverse cases, from an Edonbrough tragic honeymoon that ends in mystery atop the Salisbury Crags to the harrowing 1992 abduction of Stephanie Slater. Together, this real-life couple, known for their television and comedy work, blend their unique perspectives into a podcast that's as engaging as it is mysterious.
Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is a true crime podcast by BBC Radio 5 Live.
Host: Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling
Country: United Kingdom
Episodes count: 158
Average duration: 29'
Frequency: Weekly
Producer: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Episodes count: 158
Average duration: 29'
Frequency: Weekly
Producer: BBC
Episodes
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This is in such bad taste – these 2 clowns are literally laughing at true crime stories. I have listened to 2 episodes and am appalled. The second is on stephanie slater and they are cracking jokes. Please never do another podcast ever again!!!
First episode was 29 mins and the first four minutes was “bants” as cringing as a BBC football commentator talking to a professional footballer as if they were in a bar after the match. Very few facts and lots of gap filling and reference to pictures you obviously can’t see. I am leaving this review as I was so disgruntled wasting half an hour of my life. Listen to Casefile, here is an example of investigation, setting the facts and telling the story.
This is utter trash. I was surprised there were researchers and an editor on this podcast. I’m not sure these people are broadcasters, but they certainly aren’t storytellers or investigators. I’m surprised the male has a Law degree, but a lack of focus tells me why he didn’t practise. Two giggling teenagers mostly absorbed in their own lives (and fame?!?) with an occasional jolt of reality forcing a serious tone. This is very poor indeed from the BBC.
Absolutely fab podcasts! I am addicted!! Iain is so witty and funny and Laura as the “straight woman”, it’s fantastic. These two make the stories with the additional backstories or conversations about the stories. I have recommended to many friends who I know would love this too. Keep the stories coming please x
I am actually disturbed at how BBC could air a show like this. Their chatter is annoying and their jokes not funny. At all. If they weren’t disrespectful, I could leave it, but they really aren’t. Despising the makers and listeners of this podcast, I’m sorry.
So disappointed. I found this podcast and as I love true crime stories was thrilled to see so many episodes. I listened to two episodes but found it impossible to enjoy. Constant chats and talk so boring I couldn’t even follow the crime story. Like two kids with no idea how to broadcast. A pity.