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true crime, mysteries, strange stories, stories,paranormal, UK, I try to be factual and not give too many opinions. Podcasts are 'low fi' with out any editing. 

Strange Stories UK DBC

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.5 • 14 Ratings

true crime, mysteries, strange stories, stories,paranormal, UK, I try to be factual and not give too many opinions. Podcasts are 'low fi' with out any editing. 

    Strange Stories: The monster of the mere and other huge UK freshwater fish,

    Strange Stories: The monster of the mere and other huge UK freshwater fish,

    What is the largest fish caught in British freshwaters and are they dangerous? This episode is about a huge creature that lived in Martin Mere that was said to feed on swans!  Some of the podcast is rather silly but all of it true.
    There is a Slightly boring opening about geological features, folklore and drainage systems, this lasts about five minutes, so maybe  skip that part. 
     As usual please be warned this is a lo fi production by someone that often stumbles over words and records in one take without any editing.
    CFZ have a facebook site 

    • 43 min
    Strange Stories UK: Bournemouth drug dealing and murder 2023.

    Strange Stories UK: Bournemouth drug dealing and murder 2023.

    This case was committed in Boscombe, part of Bournemouth during August 2023. The case has come to Winchester Crown Court this month, starting on April 11, it is expected to finish in late May, more likely early June 2024.
    I am not sure how to describe the case in a line or two. A gregarious extrovert couple with addiction and mental health problems commit an atrocious act. The trial is live, so please follow it in the media. I dont think I will post another podcast on this case unless  there  is  something  to justify another podcast. 
    I intend to post a couple of lighter podcasts, non murder cases. Perhaps a paranormal podcast, Also a podcast about  the Beatles and John Lennon, I am aware that I have not posted a cryptozoology podcast for some time.

    • 38 min
    Strange Stories UK: Constance Marten & Mark Gordon 5, Confrontations and closing speeches.

    Strange Stories UK: Constance Marten & Mark Gordon 5, Confrontations and closing speeches.

    Confrontations and Closing Speeches.
    This is the fifth podcast on the Constance Marten and Mark Gordon trial. This one concentrates on the last month of the trial which only sat for a few days. The trial has again been delayed halfway through the Judge's summing up speech. I don't think that there will be a verdict until around 29 April 2024.
    The Strange Stories podcast is not a corporate podcast, there are other podcasts being made on the case,  it is recorded in one take, without any editing but attempts to be rich in detail.
    I am assuming anyone listening to this podcast has a good knowledge of the case, otherwise please listen to previous episodes.

    • 33 min
    Strange Stories: A Southampton murder 2023.

    Strange Stories: A Southampton murder 2023.

    Please be aware, this podcast is recorded in one take without editing. This is a case that was heard at Winchester Crown Court between January 2024 and March 2024.

    • 42 min
    Strange Stories: Fiona Beal, Nicholas Billingham, the background to the 2024 trial.

    Strange Stories: Fiona Beal, Nicholas Billingham, the background to the 2024 trial.

    I am posting this before the retrial of the  Nicholas Billingham / Fiona Beal case which is due to be heard at the Old Bailey in the late Spring of 2024.  This is a retrial of a case abandoned during June 2023 for no apparent reason. 
    I am giving the background to the original trial. It is told in one take without editing.  I will post another podcast when the case finishes probably at the end of June 2024.

    • 43 min
    Strange Stories : The Lydney murder, Maggots and the downfall of William Brittle.

    Strange Stories : The Lydney murder, Maggots and the downfall of William Brittle.

    A Famous murder of its time in 1964, almost forgotten today. The case was famous for its forensic breakthrough. Recorded as usual in one take without editing.

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Nullity ,

Lovely unpolished

I love this beautiful podcast; it is absolutely serene and peaceful, even though these are often rough topics to discuss. I’m surprised that all the reviews are not five star. like my mother always says “it doesn’t have to be perfect to be perfect”.

nicmarlo ,

Love this Podcast

I’ve been a listener for 3 years and find the stories are always interesting. (I also don’t mind the telling of them isn’t a professionally polished delivery as it adds to the charm—much like stories you’d listen told ‘round a family fireplace before heading off to sleep).

Meganfinley ,

Nothing else like it & I love it

I love to listen to narrators with lovely UK accents tell me stories as I fall asleep. And I adore how this one feels like a loved one is telling me a story. It’s not over produced, he’s not putting on a show, there’s no affectation in to the cadence and no obnoxious ads!!! It’s just a man who clearly loves this stuff, and loves sharing it with us. And I eagerly await every episode. Please never stop.

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