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The Times and The Sunday Times

A podcast feed with exclusive investigations by journalists from The Times and The Sunday Times.The latest series: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor at The Times, looks into the suicide of a 22-year-old British student and soon links it to a man in Canada selling a lethal substance.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poison (Pt 5)  - August 2024 UPDATE: Kenneth Law in the dock

Poison (Pt 5) - August 2024 UPDATE: Kenneth Law in the dock

Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide.James sits down with his producer, Will, to go over all the latest developments on the case, as Kenneth Law is expected to go on trial in 2025 accused of 14 counts of murder.If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the suppo

Aug 30, 2024 • 14:41

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 8) - Innocent

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 8) - Innocent

Andy’s fight to be vindicated is finally realised. In this update, series producer Will goes to see Andy the day after the Court of Appeal in London overturned his rape conviction after new DNA evidence implicated another man in the crime. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: Will Roe. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in th

Aug 2, 2023 • 34:21

Poison  (Pt 4) - UPDATE: Kenneth Law is arrested

Poison (Pt 4) - UPDATE: Kenneth Law is arrested

Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. On Tuesday night, police in Canada announced the arrest and charge of a 57-year-old man on two counts of aiding or counselling suicide.If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times

May 4, 2023 • 18:03

Poison  - A conversation on suicide prevention

Poison - A conversation on suicide prevention

Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. Why does suicide occur? Why is there still a stigma around it? And how can we work to prevent people from taking their own lives? If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of reader

Apr 28, 2023 • 42:59

Poison (Pt 3) - An encounter in Toronto

Poison (Pt 3) - An encounter in Toronto

Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. In the final episode of Poison, James goes to Canada to track down Kenneth Law and confront him over his operation. If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Ti

Apr 28, 2023 • 39:02

Poison (Pt 2) - The man who sells death

Poison (Pt 2) - The man who sells death

Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. In the second of this three part series we learn of a man called Kenneth Law who’s based in Canada. Law appears to be selling a substance to young, vulnerable, adults in the UK, some of whom are using it to take their own lives. If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their

Apr 27, 2023 • 24:27

Poison  (Pt 1) - The life of Tom Parfett

Poison (Pt 1) - The life of Tom Parfett

Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. In October, 2021 David Parfett’s 22-year-old son, Tom, took his own life. In the first of a three-part podcast we hear from David about the events that led up to the university student’s death.If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123.This podcast was

Apr 27, 2023 • 24:21

Poison - Coming soon

Poison - Coming soon

Warning, this series contains discussions about suicide. A new three-part investigation here on Friday 28 April. James Beal, the Social Affairs Editor at The Times looks into the suicide of a 22-year-old British student and soon links it to a man in Canada selling a lethal substance.How many more deaths could this man be connected to? What is being done to regulate this? And can he be stopped? If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someo

Apr 25, 2023 • 1:53

Who Killed CJ Davis? (March 2023 Update) - "An arrest"

Who Killed CJ Davis? (March 2023 Update) - "An arrest"

Last week police said a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder of Corey Junior Davis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 2023 • 7:45

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 7) - UPDATE - A breakthrough

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 7) - UPDATE - A breakthrough

In this update, Emily’s producer Will goes to see Andy after news broke that his case is now being referred to the Court of Appeal after a DNA profile on the victim’s clothing was linked to another man on the national database.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: Will Roe. You can listen to the full series first released in September, 2021 here: h

Feb 3, 2023 • 20:11

Last man standing (Pt 8) - Restless ghosts

Last man standing (Pt 8) - Restless ghosts

When a British minister tells reporters that John Cantlie is still alive in February 2019, the search is on again. What does the British government know? Anthony Loyd shares his conclusions.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times.Clips: CNN, Sky, Voice of America, Channel 4, ABC. Hosted on Acast

Aug 12, 2022 • 55:21

Last man standing (Pt 7) - Inside Mosul

Last man standing (Pt 7) - Inside Mosul

Anthony retraces John Cantlie’s steps on the streets of Mosul, the Iraqi city where John was last seen alive.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times.Clips: CNN and BBC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 2022 • 55:02

Last man standing (Pt 6) - Lend me your ears

Last man standing (Pt 6) - Lend me your ears

As one by one the British and American hostages are killed by their captors, John Cantlie emerges in a series of Islamic State propaganda films, ‘Lend Me Your Ears’. His new role keeps him alive. It also attracts questions. Is the hostage becoming a willing messenger?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspo

Jul 29, 2022 • 51:04

Last man standing (Pt 5) - Freedom is for other people

Last man standing (Pt 5) - Freedom is for other people

Some of the hostages who were held with John Cantlie describe what life was like inside their prison cell, under the watch of brutal Isis guards. Their captors had a special role in mind for John… but why did Isis pick him?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times.Clips: Acceleration TV, Bike

Jul 22, 2022 • 46:04

Last man standing (Pt 4) - There but for the grace of God

Last man standing (Pt 4) - There but for the grace of God

For Anthony this story is personal as he reveals that he himself was captured while reporting on the Syrian conflict. What is it like to be a journalist covering war? And what does his experience tell us about John Cantlie's kidnap?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times.Clips: BBC and CNN. Host

Jul 15, 2022 • 52:23

Last man standing (Pt 3) - Missing

Last man standing (Pt 3) - Missing

John Cantlie is missing and there are no leads in the case. The hunt is on for his whereabouts, when a rapper shows up in a Belgian prison saying he has information to share. What can this man tell us about John’s location and the conditions they both experienced as Isis hostages?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War

Jul 8, 2022 • 38:27

Last man standing (Pt 2) - The kidnap

Last man standing (Pt 2) - The kidnap

Anthony investigates details of John Cantlie and his colleague James Foley’s abduction in 2012. He speaks to those who were with them and explores possible reasons the men were targeted. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times.Clips: BBC, Al Jazeera, Guardian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com

Jul 1, 2022 • 39:45

Last man standing (Pt 1) - On the trail

Last man standing (Pt 1) - On the trail

Anthony Loyd begins his investigation into the disappearance of journalist John Cantlie, who was taken by Isis in 2012. He explores the events of a prior kidnap and asks: what compelled John to return to Syria after his first escape? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times.Clips: BBC, 5Live

Jun 24, 2022 • 35:57

Last man standing - Coming soon

Last man standing - Coming soon

In 2012, British journalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria. Then a series of videos emerged showing Cantlie spouting Isis propaganda. He hasn’t been seen since.In this new 8-part series - beginning Friday 24 June - The Times’ War Correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofou

Jun 20, 2022 • 1:59

The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 4) - The Kittens who still purr

The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 4) - The Kittens who still purr

In the final episode of the series, Louise meets those who remain loyal to Adnan Oktar and talks to a British lawyer who was at his trial. Former Kitten Ceylan reflects on her time in the cult. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. If you, or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the website below has a summary of all availa

Feb 18, 2022 • 28:51

The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 3) - The turnstile system

The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 3) - The turnstile system

Warning: This episode includes explicit sexual references from the start. In this episode a former male member of the cult threatens Louise with legal action over his interview. Also, we relive the moment the organisation was finally brought down.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. If you, or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this e

Feb 11, 2022 • 30:54

The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 2) - Nice girls from good families

The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 2) - Nice girls from good families

In the second episode of this four part series, Louise speaks to a woman who says she was sexually abused by Adnan Oktar. Plus, a former male member of the cult rethinks his own crimes.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.If you, or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the website below has a summary of all available suppor

Feb 4, 2022 • 32:45

The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 1) - The Mahdi wears Armani

The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 1) - The Mahdi wears Armani

In the first episode of a new four-part series, The Sunday Times's award-winning Middle East Correspondent, Louise Callaghan, tries to get to grips with one of the most bizarre stories she's ever covered.In January last year, the leader of Turkey's most powerful cult was sentenced to over 1,000 years in prison. But what happened?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofou

Jan 28, 2022 • 32:12

Coming soon - The Messiah and his Kittens

Coming soon - The Messiah and his Kittens

The Sunday Times's award-winning Middle East correspondent Louise Callaghan examines the downfall of a Turkish preacher and cult leader, Adnan Oktar, who was sentenced to over 1,000 years in prison last year. His crimes included: leading a criminal gang, kidnapping, fraud and sexual abuse. A four-part investigative series begins this Friday, 28th January here on the Reporter podcast, and will be released every Friday following. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info

Jan 25, 2022 • 1:03

Who Killed CJ Davis? (An update) - "Atonement"

Who Killed CJ Davis? (An update) - "Atonement"

As teenage murders reach a 13-year high in London and growing numbers of grieving families seek some kind of justice, a year after releasing the series, John heads back to east London looking for answers.In 2017, 14-year-old CJ Davis was shot dead in broad daylight. No one has ever been charged with his murder.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: J

Dec 8, 2021 • 34:41

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 6) - Police failings

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 6) - Police failings

In the final episode of the series, Emily speaks to the former wife of another suspect from the time which raises questions about how thorough Greater Manchester Police were.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times.Actress: Eliza Marsland.If you have any information that you want to share on Andy's case or reme

Oct 29, 2021 • 33:23

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 5) - 'Forced' to testify?

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 5) - 'Forced' to testify?

In the penultimate episode of the series, Emily speaks to one half of a couple whose witness testimony helped convict Andy.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times.If you have any information that you want to share on Andy's case or remember anything from the time, you can contact Emily Dugan directly on email:

Oct 22, 2021 • 31:19

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 4) - Forensics

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 4) - Forensics

In episode four, Emily hears how new DNA testing techniques reveal a different man may have been at the crime scene and Andy explains a dilemma that prisoners who maintain their innocence face.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times.If you have any information that you want to share on Andy's case or reme

Oct 15, 2021 • 28:12

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 3) - Witness testimony

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 3) - Witness testimony

In episode three of this series, Emily visits the scene of the crime in Greater Manchester. She also meets a survivor of a different sexual assault who explains how - through no fault of their own - victims can misidentify their attackers.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times.If you have any information

Oct 8, 2021 • 27:15

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 2) - The trial

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 2) - The trial

In today's episode, Emily looks back at what happened during Andy's trial in 2004 and reveals a worrying fact about two witnesses whose testimony helped secure his conviction.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times.If you have any information that you want to share on Andy's case or remember anything from the

Oct 1, 2021 • 39:23

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 1) - Life turned upside down

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 1) - Life turned upside down

In 2004 Andrew Malkinson was sentenced to life in jail after a 33-year-old mother of two was raped and left for dead on a Greater Manchester roadside. But he’s always maintained his innocence. In the first part of this new series, award-winning investigative journalist Emily Dugan meets Andy to try to understand his story. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/stories

Sep 24, 2021 • 28:36

Coming soon - Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story

Coming soon - Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story

In July 2003, a 33-year-old mother of two was raped and left for dead on a Greater Manchester roadside in a horrific attack. A few weeks later 37-year-old Andrew Malkinson was arrested for the crime and sentenced to life in jail. Now, journalist Emily Dugan from The Sunday Times has uncovered a raft of fresh evidence which casts doubt on the verdict and the criminal justice process in the UK.The new six-part investigative series begins this Friday 24th September here on the Reporter podcast

Sep 21, 2021 • 1:28

Thinking Straight (Pt 7): The ban

Thinking Straight (Pt 7): The ban

Attempts at conversion therapy are taking place across the country: in village churches, Harley Street clinics and counsellors' treatment rooms. In this final episode of a seven-part series, reporter Emily Sargent turns her attention to Westminster. What's happened in the three years since the Government pledged to end the practice of conversion therapy?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subs

Sep 17, 2021 • 38:18

Thinking Straight (Pt 6): Conversion and transitioning

Thinking Straight (Pt 6): Conversion and transitioning

Attempts at conversion therapy are taking place across the country: in village churches, Harley Street clinics and counsellors' treatment rooms. Research suggests that trans people are twice as likely to have been offered some form of conversion therapy than any other group in the LGBTQ+ community.In this episode, Emily speaks to an endocrinology specialist at a gender identity clinic, who is also a trans woman. This podcast was brought to you thanks

Sep 10, 2021 • 33:57

Thinking Straight (Pt 5): Faith and queerness

Thinking Straight (Pt 5): Faith and queerness

Attempts at conversion therapy are taking place across the country: in village churches, Harley street clinics and counsellors treatment rooms. In this fifth episode of a seven-part-series, reporter Emily Sargent explores the way faith intersects with the movement to ban conversion therapy. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.If you,

Sep 3, 2021 • 38:56

Thinking Straight (Pt 4): Undercover again

Thinking Straight (Pt 4): Undercover again

Attempts at conversion therapy are taking place across the country: in village churches, Harley street clinics and counsellors treatment rooms. In this fourth episode of a seven-part-series, reporter Emily Sargent goes undercover again, to explore the extremely secretive practice. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. If you, or someone yo

Aug 27, 2021 • 27:52

Thinking Straight (Pt 3): Surviving

Thinking Straight (Pt 3): Surviving

Attempts at conversion therapy are taking place across the country: in village churches, Harley street clinics and counsellors treatment rooms. In this third episode of a seven-part-series, reporter Emily Sargent speaks to survivors and campaigners about the extremely secretive practice.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. If you, or someone you know, h

Aug 20, 2021 • 39:30

Thinking Straight (Pt 2): Undercover

Thinking Straight (Pt 2): Undercover

Attempts at conversion therapy are taking place across the country: in village churches, Harley street clinics and counsellors treatment rooms. In this second episode of a seven-part-series, reporter Emily Sargent goes undercover to explore the extremely secretive practice. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. If you, or someone you know, has been

Aug 13, 2021 • 32:59

Thinking Straight (Pt 1): Conversion

Thinking Straight (Pt 1): Conversion

Attempts at conversion therapy are taking place across the country: in village churches, Harley street clinics and counsellors treatment rooms. In this first episode of a seven-part-series, journalist Emily Sargent goes undercover to explore the extremely secretive practice. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. If you, or someone you know, has been

Aug 6, 2021 • 37:29

Coming soon: Thinking Straight

Coming soon: Thinking Straight

Attempts at conversion therapy are taking place across the country, in village churches, Harley street clinics and counsellors treatment rooms.Journalist Emily Sargent goes undercover to expose a once secretive practice: this is Thinking Straight.The first episode of this seven-part series is out on Friday 6 August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 2021 • 1:30

Cameron and the toxic banker (Pt 6): Questions and Answers

Cameron and the toxic banker (Pt 6): Questions and Answers

In episode six, Lex Greensill and David Cameron appear before parliamentary committees to answer questions about the affair. What did we learn?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: David Aaronovitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2021 • 34:44

Cameron and the toxic banker (Pt 5): The crash

Cameron and the toxic banker (Pt 5): The crash

In episode five, how did the actions of Sanjeev Gupta impact on Lex Greensill and bring them both crashing down to earth?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: David Aaronovitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 2021 • 34:48

Cameron and the toxic banker (Pt 4): Sanjeev Gupta, man of steel

Cameron and the toxic banker (Pt 4): Sanjeev Gupta, man of steel

In episode four of the series, we learn about metal magnate Sanjeev Gupta and how he was financed by Greensill Capital, a relationship that grew too deep for either of them.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: David Aaronovitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 2021 • 33:57

Cameron and the toxic banker (Pt 3): A pay app for the NHS

Cameron and the toxic banker (Pt 3): A pay app for the NHS

A Sunday Times investigation lays bare David Cameron's lobbying on behalf of Greensill Capital and how it was able to use supply chain finance to pay NHS staff.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: David Aaronovitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 2021 • 32:04

Cameron and the toxic banker (Pt 2): Collapse and aftermath

Cameron and the toxic banker (Pt 2): Collapse and aftermath

What goes up must come down, as Lex Greensill's eponymous company runs into difficulty, we speak to one of the journalists who exposed the story of how his advisor, former Prime Minister David Cameron lobbied the government for financial aid on his behalf.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: David Aaronovitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

May 24, 2021 • 28:01

Cameron and the Toxic banker (Pt 1): The rise of Lex Greensill

Cameron and the Toxic banker (Pt 1): The rise of Lex Greensill

In the first part of the story of the industrial scandal that became a financial scandal that turned into a political scandal, Sunday Times Whitehall correspondent, Gabriel Pogrund, discusses Lex Greensill, a central character in the saga.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: David Aaronovitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 2021 • 32:20

Coming soon: Cameron and the toxic banker

Coming soon: Cameron and the toxic banker

The industrial scandal, that became a financial scandal that led to a political scandal: this is the story of Lex Greensill and David Cameron. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 2021 • 1:56

The Spider in the Web - The Hans Globke Story (Pt 2)

The Spider in the Web - The Hans Globke Story (Pt 2)

Part Two: from Nazi bureaucrat to the architect of modern Germany. In the second episode of this two-part investigation, we look at the power Globke held during the rebuilding of modern Germany and the extent to which he was protected.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: Oliver Moody, Berlin correspondent at The Times.Clips used: AP, ARD, The

Mar 5, 2021 • 39:51

The Spider in the Web - The Hans Globke Story (Pt 1)

The Spider in the Web - The Hans Globke Story (Pt 1)

Who was Hans Globke? In part one of this two-part investigation, we meet the German lawyer in the Nazi regime who helped to lay the legal basis for the Holocaust and then came back to build the foundations of modern Germany.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: Oliver Moody, the Berlin correspondent at The Times.Clips used: BBC, PVT.Snafu, Dail

Mar 5, 2021 • 33:00

Coming soon: The Spider in the Web - The Hans Globke Story

Coming soon: The Spider in the Web - The Hans Globke Story

A two-part podcast following the story of Hans Globke, a bureaucrat in the Nazi Regime who helped to lay the legal basis for the Holocaust and then came back to build the foundations of modern Germany.Presented by Oliver Moody, the Berlin correspondent for The Times, this is an investigation into a story about the Nazi regime that you’ve never heard before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 2021 • 1:34

Who Killed CJ Davis? (Bonus) - "Meet Corey Senior"

Who Killed CJ Davis? (Bonus) - "Meet Corey Senior"

In this episode John tracks down CJ's father and talks to him about his absence from the 14-year-old's life.Host: John Simpson, The Times' crime correspondent.Investigation: If you have something you’d like to tell us you can reach the podcast team by phone, WhatsApp, email and Instagram: 07535785774, wkcjd.tips@gmail.com and @wkcjdtips.Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @M

Sep 25, 2020 • 39:27

Who Killed CJ Davis? (Pt 5) - "How do we solve this?"

Who Killed CJ Davis? (Pt 5) - "How do we solve this?"

On the third anniversary of CJ Davis' death John speaks to the lead investigator in the 14-year-old's murder and reviews the evidence considered in the case.Host: John Simpson, the Times' crime correspondent.Investigation: If you have something you’d like to tell us you can reach the podcast team by phone, WhatsApp, email and Instagram: 07535785774, wkcjd.tips@gmail.com and @wkcjdtips.Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345

Sep 4, 2020 • 34:52

Who Killed CJ Davis? (Pt 4) - "The murder scene and the wall of silence"

Who Killed CJ Davis? (Pt 4) - "The murder scene and the wall of silence"

In the latest instalment of the series, we hear from a witness who tried to save 14-year-old CJ Davis after he was shot in a suspected gang killing in east London in 2017. Host: John Simpson, the Times' crime correspondent.Investigation: If you have something you’d like to tell us you can reach the podcast team by phone, WhatsApp, email and Instagram: 07535785774, wkcjd.tips@gmail.com and @wkcjdtips.Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room

Aug 28, 2020 • 32:35

Who Killed CJ Davis? (Pt 3) - "The gangs of Newham"

Who Killed CJ Davis? (Pt 3) - "The gangs of Newham"

In today's episode we examine the gang culture of east London to look for clues as to what happened to the schoolboy, who was apparently caught up in this murky world.Host: John Simpson, the Times' crime correspondent.Investigation: If you have something you’d like to tell us you can reach the podcast team by phone, WhatsApp, email and Instagram: 07535-785-774, wkcjd.tips@gmail.com and @wkcjdtips.Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number

Aug 21, 2020 • 32:14

Who Killed CJ Davis? (Pt 2) - "Descent into crime"

Who Killed CJ Davis? (Pt 2) - "Descent into crime"

CJ Davis was shot dead and killed in east London in 2017. He was 14 years old. In this episode John explores how he was forced to leave mainstream education and attend a pupil referral unit, precipitating a fall into a criminal world.Host: John Simpson, the Times' crime correspondent.Investigation: If you have something you’d like to tell us you can reach the podcast team by phone, WhatsApp, email and Instagram: 07535-785-774, wkcjd.tips@gmail.com and @wkcjdtips.Anyone with information

Aug 14, 2020 • 30:14

Who Killed CJ Davis? (Pt 1) - "Meet Corey Junior"

Who Killed CJ Davis? (Pt 1) - "Meet Corey Junior"

In the first of a special series on Stories of our times, the Times' crime correspondent John Simpson attempts to work out who killed a 14-year-old boy in broad daylight back in September 2017 in Newham, east London. CJ Davis' murder has never been solved but the case remains active. Content warning: Description of suicidal ideation.Host: John Simpson, the Times' crime correspondent. Support numbers: If you’ve been affected by anything in this programme contact Samaritans for fre

Aug 7, 2020 • 33:52

Coming soon: Who Killed CJ Davis?

Coming soon: Who Killed CJ Davis?

CJ Davis was shot dead in broad daylight, September 4th, 2017, in Newham, East London. He was 14 years old.The case remains unsolved.Presented by John Simpson, the crime correspondent for The Times, this is a special series looking at what happened that day and in the months leading up to CJ's murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 2020 • 1:32

There Are No Winners Here

There Are No Winners Here

Finally Stephen gets his day in court to appeal his conviction for the murder of Wendy Sewell. The police launch a major new investigation and serious doubts are raised over Don Hale’s investigation... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 2019 • 1:07:44

Stephen Downing : Growing up Inside

Stephen Downing : Growing up Inside

Who is the real Stephen Downing? Why were the police so quick to point the finger at him for the brutal Murder of Wendy Sewell, and why did so many of the townspeople seem unsurprised to hear suggestions that he had attacked a woman? We hear about Stephen as a boy, and how growing up in prison shaped the man he became. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 2019 • 49:56

Getting Political

Getting Political

Don Hale joins forces with TV and national ews teams to generate international attention for his campaign for the release of Stephen Downing. His tactics uncover some vital evidence, gain the support of the government - and Prime Minister Tony Blair - but have some unfortunate consequences in Bakewell.Follow us;Twitter @reporter_podIf you want to read Don Hale's account of the murder, and his campaign to free Stephen Downing, it's available on Apple Books here;https://books.apple.com/g

Jul 29, 2019 • 49:28

True Detective?

True Detective?

Newspaper editor Don Hale is an unlikely sleuth and even less likely crusader. He has previous no police background, isn’t a PI and has no previous investigative experience. We discuss his background, motivation and unique approaches to this case...Follow us;Twitter @reporter_podIf you want to read Don Hale's account of the murder, and his campaign to free Stephen Downing, it's available on Apple Books here;https://books.apple.com/gb/audiobook/murder-in-the-graveyard/id1466731625&

Jul 22, 2019 • 51:41

Eye Witness Accounts

Eye Witness Accounts

Don Hale finds witnesses who deliver vital new evidence in the case.More information on the case can be found at our website; reporterpodcast.comFollow us;Twitter @reporter_podIf you want to read Don Hale's account of the murder, and his campaign to free Stephen Downing, it's available on Apple Books here;https://books.apple.com/gb/audiobook/murder-in-the-graveyard/id1466731625 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 2019 • 47:00

Images Of Wendy

Images Of Wendy

Bakewell gossip presents a very different picture of Wendy Sewell than the one told to the court at the murder trial.Rumour suggests there may have been people and events in Wendy’s past that may have given people reasons to want to hurt or silence her. People other than Stephen DowningMore information on the case can be found at our website; reporterpodcast.comFollow us;Twitter @reporter_podIf you want to read Don Hale's account of the murder, and his campaign to free Stephen Downing, it's

Jul 8, 2019 • 47:58

Where's The Blood?

Where's The Blood?

Don Hale digs deeper into the conviction of Stephen Downing for Wendy Sewell's murder, and examines the police evidence that put Stephen inside.More information on the case can be found at our website; reporterpodcast.comFollow us;Twitter @reporter_podIf you want to read Don Hale's account of the murder, and his campaign to free Stephen Downing, it's available on Apple Books here;https://books.apple.com/gb/audiobook/murder-in-the-graveyard/id1466731625 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac

Jul 1, 2019 • 49:51

The Story Begins

The Story Begins

In the first part of a major new true crime series we introduce the story of Wendy Sewell, who was murdered in the picturesque English town of Bakewell, in the Peak District National Park, in 1973. Wendy was attacked in broad daylight in the town's cemetery. Stephen Downing, the 17-year-old groundskeeper with learning difficulties and a reading age of 11, was the prime suspect. He was immediately arrested, questioned for nine hours without a solicitor present, and pressured into signing a confes

Jun 24, 2019 • 38:11

Coming soon - Murder In The Graveyard

Coming soon - Murder In The Graveyard

In September 1973 Wendy Sewell, a young legal secretary, was murdered in the town of Bakewell in Britain's Peak District. Wendy was attacked in broad daylight in Bakewell Cemetery. Stephen Downing, the 17-year-old groundskeeper with learning difficulties and a reading age of 11, was the prime suspect. He was immediately arrested, questioned for nine hours without a solicitor present, and pressured into signing a confession full of words he did not understand.Twenty-one years later local newspape

Jun 14, 2019 • 2:28

Reporter - Murder In The Graveyard teaser

Reporter - Murder In The Graveyard teaser

Introducing Murder In the Graveyard, the new true crime series from Wireless Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 2019 • 0:31

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