Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling
BBC Radio 5 Live
True crime · Ongoing · ~43 min
Taste attributes: crimedocumentarycomedyunsavouryrealisticlinearsolving the riddle/not as it seemsinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeA morally murky, grounded true-crime podcast, otherwise balanced. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Based on your film and TV taste: podcasts are matched on the same ten characteristics, with your own match bands.
About this podcast
Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling love true crime - in fact, they're a little bit obsessed. And now they want to share that obsession with you. Join Laura and Iain as they dive deep into some of the world's most jaw-dropping crime stories. Expect murder, mayhem, blackmail, betrayal, and more…
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- Publisher
- BBC Radio 5 Live
- Format
- Ongoing
- Typical episode
- About 43 minutes
- Latest episode
- 9 November 2026
- Categories
- True Crime, Comedy
- Taste scores
- How we score
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