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SEASON 2, EPISODE 1

The Big Sell | Episode 1

A balmy evening in 2009. Steel drums, champagne, and celebrity endorsements. David Ames – a twice-bankrupt salesman from Essex – unveils his vision: Caribbean paradise resorts where ordinary people can own property for just £1,000. With backing from football legends, tennis stars, and property guru Phil Spencer, thousands of investors hand over life savings and pension pots. But who is David Ames? What experience does he have building international resorts? As money floods in and construction begins, the first cracks start appearing in paradise. Hosts: George Odling and Andy Jehring Series Producer: Ósk Pétursdóttir Sound Design: John Scott Executive Producer: Bella Soames Additional Production: Julia Webster If you have any information you’d like to share with us about Harlequin, please drop us a line at hsl@dailymail.co.uk Join The Crime Desk now get early access to new seasons of Heists, Scams & Lies before anyone else. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new true crime shows. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1

The Hunt for Tamara Ecclestone's Diamonds | The Heist

In December 2019, international jewel thieves ransacked the home of Tamara Ecclestone and stole £2million worth of loot in the biggest burglary in British history. The thieves took every piece of jewellery Ecclestone owned, snatched her husband’s watches and desecrated their £75million mansion on Kensington’s Billionaire’s Row. Who were the thieves? How did they do it? In this episode, reporters George Odling and Andy Jering hear from Tamara Ecclestone’s husband, Jay Rutland, and Detective Constable Andrew Payne of the Met Police’s elite Flying Squad – one of the first officers assigned to the case – as they begin their own hunt for Tamara Ecclestone’s missing diamonds. If you think you might have some information, please, drop us a line. Please send any tips hsl@dailymail.co.uk New episodes released weekly. Don’t want to wait? Join The Crime Desk now and hear all episodes in the series as soon as it launches. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Reporters: Andy Jehring and George Odling Producer: Julia Webster Sound Design: Jarek Zaba and John Scott Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm Executive Producers: Jamie East and Bella Soames Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Join The Crime Desk now get early access to new seasons of Heists, Scams & Lies before anyone else. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new true crime shows. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34 min
SEASON 2 TRAILER

Introducing... The Lost Caribbean Millions

David Ames was a twice-bankrupt double-glazing salesman from Basildon with dreams of building a Caribbean property empire. His company, Harlequin, promised ordinary investors luxury resort properties at bargain prices – their slice of paradise and financial security. Over nearly a decade, more than 8,000 people handed over £400 million. Many bet their entire pension pots on Ames' vision. But behind Ames’ slick marketing pitch lay financial chaos and systematic deception. While investors waited for dream properties, their money funded pirate ships, imported sand that washed away with the tide, and eye-watering sales commissions. From a local newspaper investigation that exposed the scheme to the Serious Fraud Office's decade-long pursuit of justice, this is the story of how thousands lost everything betting on one man’s vision. Featuring exclusive interviews with victims, investigators, and industry insiders, The Lost Caribbean Millions reveals the human cost of one of Britain's biggest investment frauds. Join The Crime Desk now get early access to new seasons of Heists, Scams & Lies before anyone else. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new true crime shows. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 min
SEASON 1 TRAILER

Coming Soon... S1: The Hunt for Tamara Ecclestone's Diamonds

Coming soon... Heists, Scams & Lies, Series 1: The Hunt For Tamara Ecclestone's Diamonds. It was supposed to be impenetrable. A palatial home on London’s Billionaires’ Row, guarded round-the-clock by ex-military security, in one of the most heavily-patrolled streets in the country. And yet, on a cold night in December 2019, a group of audacious thieves pulled off the perfect burglary, slipping inside the Kensington home of Formula 1 heiress, Tamara Ecclestone and vanishing into the night with an incredible £25 million in diamonds, cash, and jewellery. How? In this jaw-dropping investigation, Daily Mail reporters George Odling and Andy Jehring embark on a years-long hunt for answers—knocking on doors across Europe, chasing leads in Serbia’s criminal underworld, and uncovering a story far more complex than anyone had imagined. From luxury mansions to the shadowy depths of organised crime, Heists, Scams & Lies investigates the truth behind the biggest domestic burglary in British history to try and find out once and for all: where are Tamara Ecclestone’s missing diamonds? New episodes released weekly. Don’t want to wait? Join The Crime Desk now and hear all episodes in the series as soon as it launches. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Join The Crime Desk now get early access to new seasons of Heists, Scams & Lies before anyone else. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new true crime shows. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 4

A Few Bad Men - Episode 4

In the wake of Charlene’s disappearance, the focus was on the network of men grooming young girls from late night takeaways. But what the public didn’t know was that these weren’t the only bad men in Charlene’s life. Nicola speaks to Charlene’s parents, Karen and Bob, and confronts them about what exactly was happening in the Downes household. The following content may feel overwhelming. Everyone's Invited was built on the voices of brave survivors who shared their submissions with us. If you would like to share your experience, please submit it via the Everyone’s Invited Survivor Safe Space at: https://www.everyonesinvited.uk/submissions/submit If you have any information about the disappearance of Charlene Downes, you can contact us at charlene@thecrimedesk.com. New episodes of Charlene: Somebody Knows Something are released on Thursdays. Join The Crime Desk to hear all episodes straight away. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Visit newsletter.thecrimedesk.com to sign up to our free weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1, E4

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43 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 3

Rez - Episode 3

On a chilly morning in Blackpool, Nicola interviews Mohammed Raveshi, one of the men charged in relation to Charlene’s disappearance. Some still believe he is guilty. But as he tells the strange story of how he ended up on trial for the murder of a young girl, it just raises more questions. If you have any information about the disappearance of Charlene Downes, you can contact us at charlene@thecrimedesk.com. New episodes of Charlene: Somebody Knows Something are released on Thursdays. Join The Crime Desk to hear all episodes straight away. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Visit newsletter.thecrimedesk.com to sign up to our free weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1

Bright Lights and Dark Alleyways - Episode 1

On Saturday 1st of November 2003, fourteen-year-old Charlene Downes disappeared from her hometown of Blackpool. The story of what happened to her has haunted the town ever since – but is it true? Twenty years later, another Blackpool girl, broadcaster Nicola Thorp, looks into this case that she remembers from her childhood. But she quickly finds out that it goes deeper than she could have imagined. Nicola revisits the immediate aftermath of Charlene’s disappearance. When the police respond, they discover that dark secrets are being kept in Blackpool. The following content may feel overwhelming. Everyone's Invited was built on the voices of brave survivors who shared their submissions with us. If you would like to share your experience, please submit it via the Everyone’s Invited Survivor Safe Space at: https://www.everyonesinvited.uk/submissions/submit If you have any information about the disappearance of Charlene Downes, you can contact us at charlene@thecrimedesk.com. New episodes of Charlene: Somebody Knows Something are released on Thursdays. Join The Crime Desk to hear all episodes straight away. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Visit newsletter.thecrimedesk.com to sign up to our free weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32 min
TRAILER

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 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 involved in this innovative True Crime event, head to dailymail.co.uk/lucan immediately. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Follow us at @thetrialpod Email us at info@thecrimedesk.com Leave a comment on Spotify or send us a voice note on WhatsApp - +447796657512 (start your message with 'Trial') A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 min
14/07/2025

The Verdict

In January 2023, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon went on the run with their newborn baby Victoria. After a nationwide hunt, the couple were found. Two days later, so was the body of Victoria. Last year a jury found the pair guilty of concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course of justice. However, unable to reach a verdict on the charge of manslaughter, the jury was discharged. Constance Marten and Mark Gordon have faced a retrial on this charge, and today, we finally have the verdict. Caroline and Jack also sit down with Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford, who helped lead the hunt for Constance Martin and Mark Gordon, in an exclusive interview. Exclusive New Series for The Crime Desk members The Trial+: Constance Marten & Mark Gordon In this special, three part Trial+ series, we’re looking into the backgrounds of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon following their guilty verdicts. Plus, hear shocking new details of the case that we haven’t been able to bring you until now. Just head to thecrimedesk.com to become a member today. Follow us on Tiktok @DailyMailCrime Email us thetrial@mailmetromedia.co.uk Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenter: Caroline Cheetham and Jack Hardy Producer: Sam Morris Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The Trial series uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript. Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email us thetrial@dailymail.com Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14/07/2025

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41 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1

The Doctors Will See You Now

The spectre of Dr Harold Shipman hangs over the medical community like a black cloud on the horizon: ominous and bleak. His victims run into the hundreds, probably more than we’ll ever know. History tells us that Shipman would eventually die at his own hand, hung in his prison cell. But what of Dr John Bodkin Adams, a medical practitioner who preceded Shipman some decades before and is believed to have killed almost as many of his patients as Shipman did. So, why did Bodkin Adams walk free while Shipman died alone within the walls of Wakefield Prison? Welcome to An Appointment With Murder, hosted by Dr Harry Brunjes and Dr Andrew Johns; two good doctors examining the lives and times of two bad doctors. Johns, a forensic psychologist who met an ageing Peter Sutcliffe in Broadmoor, and worked on the Shipman enquiry and Brunjes, a former police and hospital doctor who worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Eastbourne where Bodkin Adams would spend his last days. As well as examining the strangely intertwined lives of the two murderous doctors, we look at the four kinds of serial killers and ask are those killers mad or simply bad? Presenters: Dr Harry Brunjes & Dr Andrew Johns Producer: Philip Wilding Editor: Chelsey Moore Sound Design: John Scott Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Join The Crime Desk to hear all episodes in series one straight away. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series like our high-stakes investigative series, Heists, Scams & Lies. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Go to enteromed.co.uk and use code IBS30 at checkout, for an exclusive 30% discount on Enterosgel IBS & Diarrhoea Relief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23 min

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