Caught Up In Crime
Caught Up in Crime tells the stories of ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations. From historical tales of family intrigue to contemporary accounts from victims, witnesses and perpetrators - the series takes listeners right to the heart of the crime. Hosted by Tom Clarke. New episodes weekly.
Episodes
An Axe to Grind
In 2018, Joanna Laiscell was fired from her position in the finance department at the Hartford Schools District after 24 years of service. The official reason for her dismisaal was insurance fraud, but the truth ran far deeper, exposing a m…
Chesham Chronicles
Have you ever thought about the historical crimes in YOUR town? Eleanor Phillips has lived in my home town of Chesham all her life, and in her retirement she has become one of its foremost historians and story-tellers. In this episode, she …
Murder Wheel
For Mary O'Kane and her friends, murder never seems to be far away... Throughout their lives, their get-togethers have been dominated by talk of the latest serial killings or celebrity homicides. Pretty soon, they realised they all had clos…
Caught Up in Crime - SERIES 2 Trailer
SERIES 2 is coming! **Launch date - Tuesday 5th August** Caught Up in Crime tells the stories of ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations. From historical tales of family intrigue to contemporary accounts from victims…
BONUS EPISODE: Breaking the Law? Trump and the fight for the US judiciary
In this special bonus episode, Tom talks to legendary US civil rights attorney, Michael Sussman. The US judiciary is under pressure like never before. Messrs Trump, Vance and Musk have the knives out for progressive lawyers and judges - and…
BONUS EPISODE: The Crime Beat
In this special bonus episode, journalist Lauren Potts chats to Tom about death knocks, stolen Bakewell tarts, and her deep-dive investigation into two missing schoolboys that was read by more than a million people on the BBC website. Laure…
Hand of Fate
There’s a house in Northampton that looks much like any other. But this house is unique. It is at the centre of a project to eliminate homelessness for prison leavers. A place that offers hope to men who have none. In the final episode of t…
Enemy of the State
Dr Aaron Lewis is a former pastor, prolific author, and human rights advocate. For decades, he has battled against public institutions and government officials in his home state of Connecticut, defending the voiceless against a system he be…
The Lathley Yarn
For generations, Lynda McKean’s family have passed down the legend of their mysterious ancestor ‘Lathley’. Supposedly, he forfeited the family name and wealth after killing a man in a duel before fleeing to join Admiral Nelson’s ship The Vi…
The Woblong Flies Again
In 1991, Miro Bouchakian invented a throw-and-catch toy called the Woblong. He dreamed of knocking the Frisbee off its perch, but soon found himself in hot water. Join us for a heady mix of dodgy dealings, murderous stockbrokers, and 90s no…
Banged Up
Meet Andy. He was a normal guy with a loving family and a steady job, but he was hiding a dark secret. Before long, his life was spiralling out of control and he found himself in the dock at Southwark Crown Court looking at a five-year stre…
The Major and the Pop Pirate
On midsummer’s night in 1966, two men come face-to-face at a picturesque cottage in a tiny Essex village. Only one of them comes out alive. This is an extraordinary story of stolen crystals and pirate radio; of bitter rivalry and dark famil…
Caught Up In Crime - Trailer
Caught Up in Crime tells the stories of ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations. From historical tales of family intrigue to contemporary accounts from victims, witnesses and perpetrators - the series takes listeners…