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Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling

BBC Radio 5 Live

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.Each week, the pair choose a new crime and divulge all the details you"re dying to know. They unpick the crucial moments and get to the heart of the whodunnit - all while making each other laugh along the

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24:49

MYW: The Lost Lord Lovat of Inverness

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/04/24

Iain dives into the wild story of Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, a tale packed with betrayal, dramatic beheadings, and the mystery of his missing remains. Meanwhile, Laura explores the curious world of Loch Ness Monster insurance. Plus, listeners from Inverness send in their own local stories (and plenty of pet pics, of course!).Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Got a case for us? Email

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69. The Tuxedo King Kidnapping

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/04/21

Laura takes us to 1993, when a routine breakfast in a New York diner spirals into a nightmare for tuxedo tycoon Harvey Weinstein. Snatched in broad daylight, he vanishes without a trace.With only cryptic ransom demands, unsettling polaroids, and a chilling tape to go on, detectives launch a desperate race against time to bring him home. But nothing about this case is straightforward, and the clock is ticking.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC

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16:10

MYW Mailbag: Hang on… Is That Goat Wearing Trousers?

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/04/17

Laura and Iain dive into the inbox for another unhinged mailbag episode. From dogs with mohawks and a pup in a cup to a goat in trousers to a fake lord who fooled everyone for over two decades - you’ve sent in some absolute gems. If you want a chance to be featured in our next mailbag episode, email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk

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41:39

68. The Soldier’s Secret

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/04/14

| Laura takes us to 1942, where a body is found near a military base. A secret relationship, a hidden woodland hut and missing weapon point to one man… but nothing in this case is straightforward.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk |

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25:40

MYW: The Legend of the Hartlepool Monkey

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/04/10

Listener Sarah sends Laura to Hartlepool, where a shipwreck, a monkey in uniform and a case of mistaken identity lead to one of the UK’s strangest legends – and its weirdest “trial”.Meanwhile, Iain dives into modern-day monkey business of his own, featuring a quad bike heist gone wrong and a flying kick that lands someone in jail (for a day).Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at

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67. The Case of Oscar Slater

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/04/07

Iain takes us to 1908 Glasgow, where 83-year-old Marion Gilchrist is found murdered in her Glasgow flat. A missing brooch and a fleeing spark a transatlantic manhunt, and decades of fighting for justice.But this isn't just a story of a manhunt. What unfolds is one of Scotland's most controversial trials, where prejudice, weak evidence, and a famous detective novelist collide.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never

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21:06

MYW: Aberdeen’s Audacious £23m Affair

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/04/03

Listener Chris sends Iain to 1980s Aberdeen, where a simple game of bridge between two secret lovers sparks one of the boldest fraud plots in Scottish history. What follows is a wild £23 million scheme involving fake passports, forged identities, and an international chase stretching from Aberdeen to Abu Dhabi to the United States. Meanwhile, Laura investigates the case of a sketchy seagull causing havoc in the shops!Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week

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66. The Ned Kelly Gang

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/03/31

Laura takes us back to Australia in the 1800s, where a group of outlaws known as the Kelly Gang are becoming folk heroes. But as their legend grows, tensions rise and a betrayal from within sets the wheels in motion for a dramatic downfall.If you want to see a picture of Ned Kelly, click here:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ned-Kelly-Australian-banditMurder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode

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20:05

An MTW Mailbag Episode

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/03/27

Laura and Iain dive into the Murder They wrote inbox and read out some of their favourite emails.If you want to be in with a chance of featuring in our next mailbag episode, email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk.

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65. The Rolex Killer

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/03/24

Iain takes us to the coast of Devon where two fishermen haul in the body of a well dressed man, with a head injury. At first police assume it’s a simple case of a drowning, until a Rolex reveals something far more sinister.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.ukDetails of help and support with domestic abuse, suicide and feelings of despair are available at

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25:11

MYW: Galway’s Fishy Freezer

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/03/20

A Galway fish shop hides a chilling secret – a body in the freezer. Listener Jess sends Laura to Ireland to investigate. Meanwhile, Iain recounts a bizarre egg ambush!Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk.

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64. The Body in the Garage

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/03/17

Laura takes us to 1929, where two men find the decomposing body of a man hidden behind some boxes in a garage in Southampton. The victim, oil agent Vivian Messiter, had been missing for nine weeks. Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk.

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22:16

MYW: Torquay's Troublesome Trapdoor

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/03/13

Iain looks at a local case sent in by listeners about a man who miraculously survives the gallows. Plus, the story of a smuggler who faked his own death to transport his loot.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk.

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63. The Stolen Shakespeare

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/03/10

Iain explores the case of a missing Shakespeare folio that resurfaces in Washington DC in the hands off a flamboyant Englishman. A story so extraordinary, it could have been written by William Shakespeare himself.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk.

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23:11

An MTW Mailbag Episode

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/03/06

Laura and Iain dive into the Murder They wrote inbox and read out some of their favourite emails.If you want to be in with a chance of featuring in our next mailbag episode, email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk

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62. The Dance Hall Explosion

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/03/03

Laura looks into a mysterious explosion at a dance hall in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland in 1972 and an infamous local figure called ‘Dancing Nancy’.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk.

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MYW: Nottingham’s Nefarious Ghost House

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/02/27

This week, Laura and Iain are looking at cases sent in from Nottingham – including a murder case that explains how Ghost House Lane in Chilwell got its name.If you want to see the picture of Damien Hammond, who carried out crimes dressed as The Joker, click here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-55954819Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at

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45:40

61. The Deacon’s Double Life

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/02/24

Iain looks at a famous Scottish case from the 1780s that served as inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ novel.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk.

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MYW: Tottenham’s Tram Chase

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/02/20

Iain looks at a local case sent in by listener Theresa. In January 1909, two Tottenham men steal a bag of money before leading police on a wild tram chase that’s straight out of the movies.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk.

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60. The Ruth Ellis Story

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/02/17

Laura explores the nuanced case of Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain. In April 1955, Ruth shot her lover David Blakely outside a pub in North London. The case itself was open-and-shut, but the motivations behind it were far more complicated. Ruth paid for the crime with her life. But could things have worked out differently if the police had properly investigated the complexities of her relationship with not only David but her other lover Desmond Cussen?Murder They Wrote with Laura

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