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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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105. A Deadly Aphrodisiac

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2026/02/09

An office manager poisons two typists who work for him – one of whom he has been trying (and failing) to woo. Is it a tragic mistake? Or an act of pure evil?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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37:38

104. The Sock in the Snow

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2026/02/02

In January 1982, the bodies of two women were discovered in the snowy hills of Colorado. The police thought they knew who did it… but they wouldn’t find the real killer for almost 40 years.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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42:29

103. The Antwerp Diamond Heist

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2026/01/26

In 2003, approximately $100-million dollars-worth of loot was stolen from a high-security vault in Antwerp. Iain digs into this case, which was solved – in part – by a half-eaten salami sandwich!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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40:05

102. The Blackout Ripper

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2026/01/19

In February 1942, in the midst of the WW2 blackouts, four women are found brutally murdered in their homes. Laura explores whether the crimes are linked. And, if so, who was behind them?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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39:44

101. The Toyshop Fugitive

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2026/01/12

This week, Iain looks at the true story that inspired Channing Tatum’s 2025 film ‘Roofman’. We’re diving into the story of Jeffery Manchester, including the unusual hiding place he chose after escaping from prison. 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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100. The Real Roxie & Velma

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2026/01/05

Happy centenary, Living Legends! We’re celebrating with a Chicago-themed case, looking at the real-life women who inspired the characters of Roxie Hart & Velma Kelly.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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49:42

Encore: Charles Manson, Part One

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/12/29

We’re back in the MTW archives today for the first of our Charles Manson two-parter.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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42:06

Encore: The Missing Mona Lisa

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/12/22

We’re travelling back through the MTW archives to bring you Iain’s episode about the OTHER Louvre heist. 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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99. The Heineken Kidnapping

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/12/15

Get ready for Iain’s distinctly non-Chrismassy Christmas episode. This week, we’re looking at the 1983 kidnapping of Freddy Heineken and his chauffeur Ab Doderer.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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37:34

98. The Dandelion Poisoner

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/12/08

The infamous tale of Herbert Rowse Armstrong, a 20th-century solicitor accused of murdering not only a professional rival – but also… his own wife.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 suicide and feelings of despair are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

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47:52

97. The Eiffel Tower Conman

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/12/01

Laura looks at the life of Victor Lustig, an ambitious 1920s conman who ‘sold’ both the Eiffel Tower and Tower Bridge to gullible businessmen. Plus, he built a fake ‘money printing machine’ AND he swindled $5,000 from history’s most notorious gangster, Al Capone.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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42:48

96. The Tommy Ball Shooting

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/11/24

It’s November 1923 when a young Aston Villa player is shot to death by his neighbour. Iain looks at what happened between Tommy Ball and George Stagg and explores why their dispute turned deadly.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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95. The Mám Trasna Murders

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/11/17

Laura looks at a tragic murder case in Blackburn & the mass fingerprinting operation that followed. And Iain lightens the mood with the story of a Valentine's Day streaker at Ewood Park.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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35:01

94. The Bootleg King, Part 2

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/11/10

In this second part of this case, Iain tracks George Remus’ dramatic downfall and explains the circumstances that led to the brutal murder of his wife Imogene.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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37:12

93. The Bootleg King, Part 1

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/11/03

In the first half of a two-part case, Iain introduces us to one of history’s most successful bootleggers. A man so rich that he lit his cigarettes with £100 bills.

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43:44

92. The Giggling Granny

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/10/27

Laura digs into the shocking story of serial killer Nannie Doss, a woman who is said to have killed five of her five husbands as well as her own mother, two of her children and one of her grandchildren.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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45:47

91. The Bolton Forger

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/10/19

Iain looks at the life and crimes of Shaun Greenhalgh, a master forger from Bolton.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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37:05

90. The Murderous Marquise

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/10/13

Laura looks at a 17th-century, Parisian scandal involving vengeful lovers and home-brewed poisons.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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39:33

89. The Pastor & The Poison

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/10/06

Iain looks at a case involving a lovesick nurse, a family tragedy… and some very suspicious blackberries.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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45:51

88. An Anarchist at the Observatory

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling ·

2025/09/29

Laura’s case this week is a little bit different. She’s looking at the mystery of Martial Bourdin and his attack… on time?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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