The Trial of Lord Lucan
Daily Mail
In November 1974, British aristocrat Richard John Bingham, otherwise known as Lord Lucan, became the prime suspect in the murder of his children's nanny, Sandra Rivett.He vanished soon after the incident, sparking one of the most sensational manhunts in British history and as a result, has never faced judge and jury. It's the Trial that never happened...…until now.Using exclusive, never before seen documents and mesmerising testimony, Caroline Cheetham, Stephen Wright and some of the world's most revered legal minds take part in a week long audio event to determine Lucan's fate... and YOU are the jury.To get in...
The Verdict
In this final episode of The Trial of Lord Lucan, we have the verdict, as decided by you, our listeners.Thousands of you have been voting since the trial ended last Friday, and barristers Edward Henry KC and Max Hardy join Caroline and Stephen in the studio to find out if you found Lord Lucan Guilty or Not Guilty. We'll also hear from some of you about how you came to your decision.‘The Trial of Lord Lucan’ was an innovative week-long podcast event where you the listener, were the jury.
Bonus Episode: Chris Baddick's extended interview
The Policeman's Story: In this episode we hear from Chris Baddick, the first officer on the scene that night at Lower Belgrave Street. He tells us how, after he broke the door down, he went into the basement and found the dead body of Sandra Rivett as she lay in the mail sack.He tells us the house was in darkness and in the hallway he stood on something that he thought was a children’s toy – but he later realised it was the murder weapon. Chris, who is now retired and living in South Lo
The Case for the Defence
You, the jury, have heard the evidence and arguments and are now being asked to deliberate and decide Lord Lucan’s fate.In his closing speech, defence barrister Edward Henry KC urges you to judge the case based on ‘the evidence, and the evidence alone’, saying Lord Lucan had been the victim of a ‘tsunami of prejudice’.‘This is perhaps the most notorious murder allegation of modern times,’ he adds, as he concedes that the ‘odds are stacked’ against his client.But questioning whether Luca
Flaws in the Case
In this episode, we hear from one of the few surviving witnesses from the night Sandra Rivett was killed. Chris Baddick was a rookie policeman who attended the murder scene after Lady Lucan raised the alarm at the nearby Plumbers Arms.Later that night, he was sent to Lucan’s mother’s address in north London, where he overheard a telephone call from the prime suspect.Both barristers agree that Mr Baddick’s evidence is important in understanding the chaos at 46, Lower Belgrave Street as f
The Evidence
As barristers Max Hardy and Edward Henry KC debate the strengths and weaknesses of the Crown case against Lord Lucan, The Trial hears from a French woman who spent a year as his children’s nanny before Sandra Rivett got the job.Pierrette Goletto, now 78, gives an extraordinary ‘through the keyhole’ account of life behind the front door at 46, Lower Belgrave Street, Belgravia – including her encounters with the ‘tall and handsome’ peer and her difficult relationship with the temperamenta
The Case for the Prosecution
Senior barrister Max Hardy takes on the role of the ‘prosecutor’ in The Trial of Lord Lucan, the Mail’s landmark podcast series on one of Britain’s most infamous murders.After analysing the original 60-page Scotland Yard report on the 1974 case, and studying contemporaneous statements, letters, books and other evidence, Mr Hardy states why he believes Lucan – and Lucan alone – was responsible for the murder of nanny Sandra Rivett and the near fatal murderous attack on his estranged wife
Regina vs VII Earl of Lucan
Inspired by the discovery of a report written by a senior detective into the murder of Sandra Rivett and months away from the 50th anniversary of the crime we present The Trial of Lord Lucan. Co-presenters Caroline Cheetham and Stephen Wright discuss the importance of the police document that has surfaced after decades gathering dust. Voiced by an actor the words of Det Chief Supt Roy Ranson go into great detail about the events of the night of the murder.The report includes references
The Trial That Never Was
Inspired by the discovery of a report written by a senior detective into the murder of Sandra Rivett and months away from the 50th anniversary of the crime we present The Trial of Lord Lucan.Co-presenters Caroline Cheetham and Stephen Wright visit the original crime scene in Belgravia, central London, and discuss the importance of the police document.They also look at the background to the unprecedented, high society murder which scandalised the UK in the 1970s and which has captivated
Introducing The Trial of Lord Lucan
In November 1974, British aristocrat Richard John Bingham, otherwise known as Lord Lucan, became the prime suspect in the murder of his children's nanny, Sandra Rivett.He vanished soon after the incident, sparking one of the most sensational manhunts in British history and as a result, has never faced judge and jury. It's the Trial that never happened...…until now.Using exclusive, never before seen documents and mesmerising testimony, Caroline Cheetham, Stephen Wright and some of the wo