30 Minute Crime

In this episode, Jeremy and mark discuss Tommy Robinson's conviction for harassing two Daily Mail journalists, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber.We unpack the campaign of intimidation that led to his conviction, the private investigators, threats and online targeting that left the journalists fearing for their safety, and the prison sentence Robinson now faces.But with Robinson awaiting sentencing and his apparent successor Danny Tommo also in custody, we also ask what comes next for Britain's far right. Is the movement facing a leadership crisis, or is it simply due to gain a new facel?

In this episode, Mark and Jeremy discuss Alex Belfield, the ex-BBC serial stalker whose harassment Jeremy likened, in court, to an “avalanche of hatred.”They break down the timeline behind Belfield’s convictions, the channel he used to verbally defame his victims, his ultimate sentencing… and whether it was enough. 

In this episode Mark and Jeremy discuss three cases of public tragedies that have lingered in the news over the last decade. The most recent, a man mauled to death after entering a tiger enclosure, raised myriad questions about how safe we truly are in places that should offer no danger.They break down the death of William Chapman, the near-death of a toddler in a crocodile enclosure in the months before – and, seven years ago, the devastating moment a child was dropped from the Tate Modern’s balcony.

Join Mark and Jeremy as they discuss two cases of capital punishment that have been dominating the news this month – that of Christa Pike and Nidal Hasan, both charged with murder. They break down the events that led to both Pike and Hasan’s arrests, and question whether the death penalty can ever be ethically enacted.

Today Jeremy and Mark discuss the case of the Putney Pusher – a bizarre instant of completely unpremeditated violence that led to a woman very nearly losing her life.Who is the Putney Pusher? Will we ever know? The two break down the tragic events that led to the death of the most recent suspect, who took his own life after being accused of the crime.

In this episode Mark and Jeremy break down one of the most tragic deaths in British history – a mystery that led to one of the biggest media circuses in recent memory.Princess Diana, ‘The People’s Princess,’ died in a car crash aged only 36. But what really happened that night – will we ever truly know? 

Join Mark and Jeremy today as they discuss Rose West – perhaps one of the most infamous female serial killers and abusers in history. Why was she fascinated with torturing young women? How did the men in her life – her husband, Fred, and her father – propel her towards this dark end? We break down the timeline of her brutal murders and debate whether serial killers are born or made.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions on sensitive topics including murder, sexual assault and abuse.

Join Mark and Jeremy today as they discuss the case of Rolf Harris – famed entertainer, and serial abuser. We break down the timeline of the so-called ‘Primetime Predator,’ and track his descent for star-studded celebrity to convicted offender. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions on sensitive topics including sexual assault.

Join Mark and Jeremy as they discuss a case that has disgusted the public for the last months; Robert Bush, the Hull funeral director, whose grisly practices came to light when police entered his parlour.Bodies left to rot, ashes mixed up at random, and coffins nailed together with the cheapest wood he could find… today we break down the horrors of Legacy Funeral Directors, and how he got away with it for so long. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions on sensitive topics including death and child loss.

Join Jeremy and Mark today as they discuss the recent case of Simon Levy — a prolific assaulter who was left to roam and attack on the underground system until he murdered two women.Levy is now serving a whole life sentence… but how much of his violence could have been prevented if the police had taken action earlier?Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of graphic violence and sexual assault.