UK True Crime Podcast

Always True Crime

The UK True Crime Podcast, hosted by me, Adam Lloyd, is a leading true crime podcast, with new episodes released every Tuesday and Friday and Sunday. Shortlisted for Best True Crime Podcast at the 2026 True Crime Podcast Awards and with over 95 million listens since November 2016, this UK true crime podcast delivers in-depth, well-researched coverage of real-life crime stories from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each episode focuses on true crime cases in the UK, placing victims, families, and communities at the centre of the story. From serial killers and other murder cases to missing persons cases, fraud, arson and the whole range of other criminal investigations, the podcast examines a wide range of UK crime stories. Alongside lesser-known crimes, it also offers fresh perspectives on well-known UK cases, making it ideal for listeners searching for true crime podcasts, crime stories, and UK investigations. ⚠️ Disclaimer: The cases discussed in this podcast often represents the worst day in many people’s lives. I always aim to tell these stories with empathy and focus on the victims and their families. All information is sourced from publicly available materials, and every effort is made to ensure accuracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    A Hitchhike Home That Ended in Murder : Episode 554

    Two teenage girls were snatched from the roadside in Berkshire. One managed to escape, but the other was subjected to a violent and terrifying attack. The cases remained unsolved, and the man responsible escaped justice. But years later, a horrific murder would reveal a chilling connection and begin to unravel the secrets of a killer. In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, I look at the crimes of Ronald Cheshire, the lives he devastated, and how a terrible murder would eventually shed light on attacks that had remained unsolved for years. I release new episodes of the UK True Crime Podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me for the next story on Friday. Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crime https://uktruecrime.com Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcast Watch my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 4d ago

    Wrongly Convicted: The Case of Sam Hallam and the Fight for Justice

    Today I’m joined by Matt Foot, a criminal defence solicitor and Co-Director of APPEAL a legal charity that fights wrongful convictions as we discuss some of the cases that have raised serious questions about our criminal justice system. We begin with Sam Hallam, who was just seventeen when he was convicted of murder. He spent seven years in prison before his conviction was quashed, and Matt represented him in the fight to clear his name. We also talk about other major cases Matt has been involved in, including that of Andy Malkinson, who spent seventeen years in prison for a rape he did not commit before his conviction was overturned. On 26 October at 9pm watch Matt as he discusses the Sam Hallam case as part of the Crime & Investigation series 'Convictions Gone Bad with Will Mellor'. These cases raise difficult questions about how innocent people can be convicted, the devastating impact of wrongful imprisonment, and what happens when someone tries to challenge a conviction and prove their innocence. It’s a fascinating and important conversation with someone who has worked at the heart of some of the UK’s most significant miscarriage of justice cases. Convictions Gone Bad with Will Mellor airs on Mondays at 9pm weekly exclusively on CRIME+INVESTIGATION. The Sam Hallam case airs on 26 October at 9pm as part of this series. Find out more about Matt's charity APPEAL https://appeal.org.uk/ I release episodes of the UK True Crime podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please join me for the next episode on Tuesday. Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crime https://uktruecrime.com Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcast Watch my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 6d ago

    The Truth Behind Closed Doors : Episode 553

    In almost ten years of making the UK True Crime Podcast, I’ve only covered male victims of domestic abuse once before. The vast majority of domestic abuse victims are women abused by men, and that reality should never be overlooked. But in this episode I wanted to tell the stories of two men who suffered horrific abuse at the hands of their female partners. Both cases are deeply upsetting, and both men faced enormous difficulties in speaking out and being believed. I think it’s important to recognise that domestic abuse can happen to anyone, and that every victim deserves to be heard, supported and protected, regardless of their gender. ManKind Initiative (help for male victims of domestic abuse) https://mankind.org.uk/ Refuge (supporting those suffering domestic abuse) https://refuge.org.uk/ I release new episodes of the UK True Crime Podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me for the next story on Tuesday. Writing credit: Gemma Gould Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crime https://uktruecrime.com Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcast Watch my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Oct 12

    The Rumour Which Led To Murder : Episode 552

    In this episode from Sunderland, I tell the story of Barry Sewell, a man whose life became caught up in a rumour with devastating consequences. The case raises important questions about the dangers of unsubstantiated allegations, how quickly rumours can spread, and what happens when people decide to take the law into their own hands. When does suspicion turn into vigilantism, and what happens when people decide they can act as judge and jury? I release new episodes of the UK True Crime Podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me for the next story on Friday. Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crime https://uktruecrime.com Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcast Watch my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Oct 10

    Interview with Tom Wood: 40 Years as a Senior Detective and Author

    In this episode, I’m joined by one of my real true crime heroes in Tom Wood, a retired senior police officer who spent almost 40 years in policing, working on some of Scotland’s most significant murder investigations. Tom has worked on some of Scotland’s most infamous murders and was Officer in Overall Command of a national investigation into the murders of five young Scottish women in the 1970s, including the deaths of Edinburgh girls Helen Scott and Christine Eadie, the notorious ‘Worlds End Murders’, which he wrote about in his book that was published in 2024. Tom is now a successful true crime author, sharing his experiences and knowledge through his writing. And as you’ll discover, he is a brilliant storyteller, sharing his experience and fascinating insights into the realities of investigating serious crime. We had far too little time to cover everything I wanted to ask him, but I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and could happily have carried on for hours. Buy Tom's new book https://www.tomwoodwriter.co.uk/books. I release episodes of the UK True Crime podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please join me for the next episode on Tuesday. Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crime https://uktruecrime.com Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcast Watch my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Oct 8

    A Bristol Gang : Episode 551

    A gang of armed robbers terrorised Bristol for more than a year, targeting banks, building societies and post offices with shotguns and other weapons. But how did they operate, and how did police finally bring them down? In this episode, I look at the robberies, the victims and the remarkable covert operation that eventually led to the gang's arrest and imprisonment - it is quite a story. I release brand new episodes of the UK True Crime Podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me for the next story on Tuesday. Writing Credit: Chris Wood You can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crime https://uktruecrime.com Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcast Watch my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Oct 7

    Rough Diamond - A New True Crime Series From Always True Crime

    Very occasionally, I recommend a podcast series to you and this is a show I have found really interesting and I hope you will too. This is episode one of Rough Diamond, the new true crime series from Always True Crime. NOTE: I haven't been paid to promote this podcast It starts in the 1960s when London was in the grips of a crime spree…rare diamonds are being stolen. The latest is the Colenso diamond. It’s the world’s largest uncut diamond and one of the Natural History Museum’s most important pieces. When a young window cleaner is arrested a few months after the theft, his family is thrown into turmoil. David Knight will protest his innocence until the day he dies, but it’s the start of a much bigger story. Listen to the rest of the series You can listen to the next episode by searching for Rough Diamond in any podcast app or go to http://alwaystruecrime.com About UK True Crime I release new episodes of the UK True Crime Podcast every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, so please do join me for the next story on Friday. Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crime https://uktruecrime.com Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcast Watch my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rough Diamond - A New True Crime Series From Always True Crime

  8. Oct 5

    The Friend Who Led Him To His Death : Episode 550

    Today’s story takes us to Plymouth, where we look at the tragic story of Callum Hill and the events surrounding his death. At the heart of the story is a personal dispute between two men and the seemingly futile idea that problems can be settled by arranging a fight. What begins as an argument driven by pride, ego and a refusal to back down ultimately has consequences far beyond the people involved in the original grievance. It is also a story about friendship, trust and how easily someone can become caught up in a situation that was never theirs to begin with. I release new episodes of the UK True Crime Podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me for the next story on Friday. Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crime https://uktruecrime.com Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcast Watch my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The UK True Crime Podcast, hosted by me, Adam Lloyd, is a leading true crime podcast, with new episodes released every Tuesday and Friday and Sunday. Shortlisted for Best True Crime Podcast at the 2026 True Crime Podcast Awards and with over 95 million listens since November 2016, this UK true crime podcast delivers in-depth, well-researched coverage of real-life crime stories from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each episode focuses on true crime cases in the UK, placing victims, families, and communities at the centre of the story. From serial killers and other murder cases to missing persons cases, fraud, arson and the whole range of other criminal investigations, the podcast examines a wide range of UK crime stories. Alongside lesser-known crimes, it also offers fresh perspectives on well-known UK cases, making it ideal for listeners searching for true crime podcasts, crime stories, and UK investigations. ⚠️ Disclaimer: The cases discussed in this podcast often represents the worst day in many people’s lives. I always aim to tell these stories with empathy and focus on the victims and their families. All information is sourced from publicly available materials, and every effort is made to ensure accuracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Always True Crime
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    621
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © UK True Crime Podcast
  • Show Website
    UK True Crime Podcast

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