The Trial of Daniel Khalife

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The Trial of Daniel Khalife

The Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts. Follow us on X @thetrialpodcast Contact us at thetrial@mailmetromedia.co.uk Leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on WhatsApp - +447796657512 (start your message with 'Trial') A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

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  1. Daniel Khalife: A Double Agent?

    EPISODE 1

    Daniel Khalife: A Double Agent?

    A prisoner on the run. A four-day man-hunt. Espionage, foreign agents and enemy states…The Trial is back with a new series… In September of 2023, Daniel Khalife was discovered riding a bike along a north London canal by a plain clothed police officer after allegedly breaking out of HMP Wandsworth. He was found after four days of an intense nation-wide search led by the Metropolitan Police. The 23-year-old, former soldier is appearing at Woolwich Crown Court charged not only with this escape but also for exploiting his position in the British Army to pass intelligence to an “enemy state” - Iran. Join Caroline Cheetham and Jack Hardy for our very first episode, following day one in court of The Trial of Daniel Khalife. Follow us on instagram @thetrialpodEmail us thetrial@mailmetromedia.co.ukWhatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and Jack HardyEditor: Chelsey MooreCreative Director: Caroline CheethamExecutive Producer: Lucy Vallance A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    23 min
  2. Daniel Khalife: The 'Triple Agent'

    EPISODE 2

    Daniel Khalife: The 'Triple Agent'

    Caroline Cheetham and Jack Hardy are back with the very latest from Woolwich Crown Court in The Trial of Daniel Khalife.   In this episode we hear about the moment Daniel Khalife allegedly strapped himself to the underside of a food truck to break out of prison. The prosecution continue their arguments that he was actively engaged in securing confidential information and supplying this to Iran, an ‘enemy state’. We learn more about Khalife’s ambitions to work in military intelligence, his interaction with Iranian agents and his contact with both MI5 and MI6.   Welcome to Episode 2: The 'Triple Agent' Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email us thetrial@mailmetromedia.co.uk Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and Jack Hardy Editor: Izzy Bougeard Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Lucy Vallance A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    31 min
  3. Daniel Khalife: 'Wiffle Waffle'

    EPISODE 3

    Daniel Khalife: 'Wiffle Waffle'

    Caroline Cheetham and Jack Hardy are back with the very latest from The Trial of Daniel Khalife at Woolwich Crown Court.   In this episode we hear how Daniel Khalife was advised his bright prospects on his army unit would be restricted by his Iranian heritage. We bring you the voicenotes he exchanged with his so-called Iranian handlers and discuss his multiple attempts at communications with MI5 and MI6 shortly before his arrest in 2022.   Welcome to Episode 3: 'Wiffle Waffle'   Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email us thetrial@mailmetromedia.co.uk Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and Jack Hardy Voice Actors: Sebastian Birtles, Alfie Mulligan, Thomas Broadley, Rhys Hanson Editor: Izzy Bougeard Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Lucy Vallance   A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    27 min
  4. Daniel Khalife: “They let a teenager fool them”

    EPISODE 4

    Daniel Khalife: “They let a teenager fool them”

    Caroline Cheetham and Jack Hardy are back with the very latest from Woolwich Crown Court in The Trial of Daniel Khalife.   In this episode we bring you the most comprehensive account that Daniel Khalife has provided for his actions so far. He explains his plans to mount his own intelligence operation after being told his Iranian heritage would be a barrier to him ever obtaining the security clearance needed for his dream army roles. We also hear more about the kinds of documents he is accused of leaking and the moment he is caught by a police officer three days after his alleged escape from HMP Wandsworth.   Welcome to Episode 4: “They let a teenager fool them” Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email us thetrial@mailmetromedia.co.uk Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and Jack Hardy Editor: Chelsey Moore Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Lucy Vallance A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    35 min
  5. Daniel Khalife: The Escape

    EPISODE 5

    Daniel Khalife: The Escape

    Caroline Cheetham and Jack Hardy are back with the very latest from Woolwich Crown Court in The Trial of Daniel Khalife.   In this episode we bring you the details of Khalife’s alleged escape. We hear how he clung to the bottom of a food lorry which prison guards allowed to leave HMP Wandsworth despite knowing a prisoner was missing. The man-hunt that ensued was one of the most high-profile and expansive in recent history. In police interviews, Khalife expresses his fears he has ‘pissed off’ the whole country as the search disrupts international travel but adds that turning himself in would have been ‘boring’.   Welcome to Episode 5: The Escape   Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email us thetrial@mailmetromedia.co.uk Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and Jack Hardy Editor: Chelsey Moore Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Lucy Vallance   A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    33 min
  6. Daniel Khalife: Wild Goose Chase

    EPISODE 6

    Daniel Khalife: Wild Goose Chase

    Caroline Cheetham and Jack Hardy are back with the very latest from Woolwich Crown Court as Daniel Khalife himself takes to the stand. In this episode we bring you Khalife’s testimony. We hear about his parents, his upbringing, the reasons he joined the military and the justification for some of his actions that brought him to court. We hear how he used Wikileaks and the CIA website to create fake documents to pass to Iranian agents. Daniel Khalife claims this was to further Britain’s national interests and to expose Iran’s intelligence officers working within the UK. Welcome to Episode 6: Wild Goose Chase Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email us thetrial@mailmetromedia.co.uk Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and Jack Hardy Editor: Isabelle Bougeard Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Lucy Vallance A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    26 min
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The Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts. Follow us on X @thetrialpodcast Contact us at thetrial@mailmetromedia.co.uk Leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on WhatsApp - +447796657512 (start your message with 'Trial') A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular.

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