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Code 21

Rory MacRae and Robert Moon

Visit policing in the Scottish Highlands during the nineties and noughties with Pc Robert Moon and Pc Rory McRae. One from the heated seat of a police BMW, one from a single manned remote village police office as they strive so hard and achieve so little with legislation they seem to have largely made up. Warning! This podcast makes extensive use of police dark humour and contains descriptions of death, suicide, crashes , murders and crime. In the words of our former divisional commander, it is the

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01:26:04

Code 21 Season 3 Episode 8 A wee dram ?

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2026/01/05

In this festive edition, the boys try the only way they know how to be Christmassy: by talking about everything except Christmas.It’s the season of goodwill to all men, and we find Rory in a Christmas jumper, clutching a coffee and attempting to write years’ worth of apologies to his wife — before promptly losing his festive cheer thanks to a crashed car, some rude old men, and a seven iron.Bob desperately tries to restore some sense of goodwill with the help of festive spirits, which ends —

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01:09:13

Code 21 Season 3 Episode 7 Things that go bump in the...

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2025/10/30

Our fearless pair leap from the Mystery Machine to explore Uncle Jimmy Harris's abandoned Police Station... Scooby dooby dooby doo!

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01:30:06

Code 21 Season 3 Episode 6 Nae legs and Half a coo

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2025/10/03

Join the boys in the Code 21 Podcast mobile studio, made by Frenchmen and sponsored by monks. More dark humour as the boys discuss pickled animals, famous people and of course bizarre deaths, all in the comfort of 1980s velour and half leather campervan luxury. This episode contains product placement in the style that a James Bond film uses cool watches, except more to do with Buckfast tonic wine. Rory's fault. Sorry.

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01:06:37

Code 21 Season 3 Episode 5 The negotiator

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2025/08/04

This episode has a special warning as it contains descriptions of suicide that some listeners may find distressing,The boys discuss the Scottish version of Morgan Freeman, not so much pizza and a get away helicopter with a flight to Mexico, as "Fancy coming out for a Caramac and a swig of Buckfast"...

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01:02:51

Code 21 Season 3 Episode 4 Sleepy time

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2025/06/25

The boys look back fondly on the days when the old school highland cop could hold the neds at bay, with kind soothing night time lullabies. Naughty naughty!

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01:15:26

Code 21 Season 3 Episode 3 Post-it people

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2025/05/10

Rory covered in post-its so people know his name. Up until then he was just known as the angry one. Shortly after he was just the telephone guy.

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00:03:47

Code 21 Season 3 Episode 2 Get yersels tae

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2025/05/10

A short episode to say hello to our friend Dawn at Scottish Murders. The link to her site is here https://scottishmurders.com/Please pop by and have a listen!

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01:19:25

Code 21 Season 3 Episode 1 Dr Moon I presume?

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2025/01/22

Season 3 is here! The boys are back with some exciting new episodes. It's Christmas and Rory's beside himself with excitement over the imminent arrival of the "Jolly fat one" (Not Bob but Santa) , while Bob is in full humbug mode hiding in Africa. Enjoy this festive natter led hugely off track by Rory's rantings about Norwegian Christmas traditions. This pudding of an episode is dusted off with a coating of first meetings, and a mountain rescue as heroic as it is stupid. In the

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01:17:54

Code 21 Season 2 Episode 11 And nothing like the truth

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2024/09/06

No one mentioned there’d be a part three... But as the saying goes:Put a rogue in the spotlight, and he’ll play the part of an honest man. In this train wreck finale to a twisted tale. Rory is still fuming, so in a well-intentioned but ultimately futile attempt to cheer him up, Rob sends an email recounting his own so-called heroic efforts of stumbling around inside a derailed train, frantically trying to save anyone he could find. Predictably, this backfires spectacularly, plunging Rory even

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01:00:07

Code 21 Season 2 Episode 10 The whole truth

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2024/09/02

Welcome to part two of our thrilling conspiracy series! Rory, ever the master of subtlety, goes on an unhinged tirade to anyone within earshot. He rants about being promoted, demoted, convicted, evicted, and eventually banished to purgatory, left to contemplate his life, failing career, and, worst of all, his new daily routine—driving 80 miles, day and night, in Bob’s dad’s old Citroën Xantia. In a cover-up scandal reminiscent of Trump and Stormy Daniels, Rory becomes notorious throughout the force

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01:07:22

Code 21 Season 2 Episode 9 The Whole Truth

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2024/07/22

The next two episodes see the boys take a deep breath and retell a truly staggering story, rivaling any recent Netflix true crime shocker. If true, it raises profound and difficult questions about Police Scotland, the Scottish judicial system, and how they treat those sworn to protect life and uphold the law.But don’t worry, it’s just another “ truth “according to Bob Moon and Rory MacRae and no one believes them anyway. Part one of "The Whole Truth" introduces the tragic tale of four men

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00:54:39

Season 2 Episode 8 Pride before a fall (and...

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2024/07/01

This latest episode of "Code 21" comes from Bob's house, in the spectacular shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Here, in Bobs kitchen we find Rory hiding out from the authorities after taking matters into his own hands when he observed a suspicious man lurking around his daughter’s schoolyard.Originally, the plan was to delve into the background of Rory’s unexpected departure from Police Scotland. However, with Rory still in vigilante mode, the discussion takes an unexpected turn as he

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00:54:22

Code 21 Podcast Season 2 Episode 7 Hoovering up the...

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2024/05/21

Finding it hard to get into those awkward corners with your hoover? Rory gives helpful tips whilst the boys bemoan how things used to be, how they are and how they should be. On a serious note this episode is about domestics and if you feel relevant to your situation please do get away and seek help

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00:49:02

Code 21 Season 2 Episode 6 -Out of the frying pan and...

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2024/05/09

In this gripping first installment of a two-part episode, Rory and Bob confront the intense challenges of responding to a domestic disturbance call. Few scenarios in policing are as fraught with potential danger as domestic incidents. Unraveling the truth behind these allegations proves to be anything but simple. To highlight this complexity, the boys examine a captivating case involving the tragic shooting of a serving police officer amidst allegations of burglary,arson and domestic abuse.Amidst

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01:02:56

Code 21 Season 2 Episode 5 Love Islands (Hogtied on...

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2024/02/22

Rob attempts to teach Rory basic communication skills with the assistance of dog training aids, as the boys fondly recall the days of survival on the island set of the Wicker Man,…This week's episode features a diverse range of events, including terrifying home intrusions, the more laid-back island policing methods, and even a subtle reference to the Royal family.

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00:57:50

Code 21 Season 2 Episode 4 Double trouble

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2024/02/20

An earnest and poignant exploration of a horrific fictional murder unfolds as Rory and Bob delve into the intricate dynamics of police officers grappling with personal regret and the stress of handling harrowing incidents. Additionally, Rory struggles with the memory lapse of one of his children's names. Listener discretion is advised due to distressing details and descriptions.

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01:09:07

Code 21 season 2 Episode 3 The Attitude test (How to...

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2024/01/11

Bob unveils why Rory shamefully remained in hiding throughout November, leaving listeners without episodes. Rory, without any training, believes he can self-diagnose their emotional and psychological well-being. Eventually, amidst their trademark ramblings, the duo delivers a helpful guide on avoiding arrest when confronted by law enforcement. Caution: This episode includes distressing depictions of ice cream crime scenes, 32 tons of dead fish, and the consumption of hallucinogenic fungi.

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00:59:16

Code 21 Season 2 Episode 2 Bangsticks

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2024/01/11

Bob and Rory take a serious turn today, discussing the intriguing aspects of guns. Amidst attending shootings and a very peculiar game of “Supermarket Sweep,” the duo recounts experiences of being tasered, sprayed with CS incapacitant, and facing threats with knives. While the public may adore the Hollywood image, the reality for a cop pulling the trigger is markedly different.

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01:03:40

Code 21 Season2 Episode 1 Halloween special

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2023/10/23

On Halloween night, bodies go bump in the night ,eerie sounds echo through the darkness. What’s more chilling than a morgue? Perhaps Rory’s dread of clowns or Bob’s fear of towering shelves. Tune in for yet another round of 90s policing tales, this time under the spell of the witching hour.

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01:06:52

Code 21 Episode 10 Where's Piglet? part 2

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2023/09/27

Part 2 of the mystery surrounding the missing piglet In the dimly lit production store, the mystery deepens for Rory and Rob, thrust into the most challenging moment of their careers. New evidence is dismissed, productions go up in flames, files vanish, and books are penned. The professional standards suits probe, dissatisfied with the responses. Undeterred, Rory and Rob persist with a singular mission – locating the missing piglet. Disclaimer: Code 21 is a work of fiction, and any similarities to

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