The Doorstep Murder

BBC Radio Scotland

4.3 (145)
NEWS

A behind the scenes look at the investigation into the Alistair Wilson murder, one of Scotland’s most baffling unsolved cases. Presented by Fiona Walker.

09/29/2022

Episode 8 - The Pub

Examines the possible motive put forward by the police after 18 years for Alistair Wilson's murder. The police say new witnesses have come forward and they are investigating fresh leads.

27 min
11/04/2020

Episode 7 - The Son

Alistair Wilson's son, Andrew, now aged 20, speaks publicly about his father’s murder for the first time. What was said and how likely is it to unearth new leads?

25 min
05/24/2018

Episode 6 - The Police

The police investigation and looks at theories about the murder. Summarising what we know and what we don't know about the case.

29 min
05/24/2018

Episode 5 - The Impact

The impact of the murder on the Wilson family and how the seaside town of Nairn deals with the unsolved crime.

22 min
05/24/2018

Episode 4 - The Gun

The gun used in the killing, and possible links with Poland. Also that more advanced DNA testing is being carried out on the murder weapon.

31 min
05/24/2018

Episode 3 - The Tip-Off

This features BBC Scotland presenter John Beattie’s account of a tip-off made to him about the Alistair Wilson case while he was working on his lunchtime radio programme.

23 min
05/24/2018

Episode 2 - The Envelope

Examines new details about the envelope handed to Alistair Wilson by his killer shortly before he was shot.

21 min
05/24/2018

Episode 1 - The Crime

The events of 28 November 2004, when Alistair Wilson was fatally shot three times on the doorstep of his home in Nairn.

24 min
05/22/2018

Welcome to The Doorstep Murder

A behind the scenes look at the investigation into the Alistair Wilson murder, one of Scotland’s most baffling unsolved cases. Subscribe today.

3 min

9 Episodes

4.3

out of 5

145 Ratings

Good show but not a lot of there there

07/16/2023

Hikergirl11

It’s an interesting case but agree with the review that said 8 episodes on this was a lot and often seemed like filler. Production value excellent and the narrator is good but there just wasn’t a lot to work with here.
Disgusting

05/04/2025

Flat Kelly

This added nothing of value other that whatever money the host may have made. A real low for BBC. Just really the true crime genre at its absolute worst. Sorry to the family who endured this.
The Doorstep Murder

03/22/2019

John of Gilnockie

I enjoyed the story especially the the attention to the multiple lines of inquiry considered by the law enforcement officials. I did not appreciate the flippant attitude expressed towards firearms ownership in the U.S.A. The presenter implied that a handgun can be purchased off the internet with no background check. While a handgun can be found and purchased, the transfer to the new owner has to be conducted by the holder of a Federal Firearms Agent after the successful completion of a full background check.
Amateurish and Desperate

10/16/2022

Mia.11

The podcast is extremely amateurish, vapid, and desperate. For starters, the story is painfully drawn out and repetitive. The questions asked are really, really stupid. Why isn't the police releasing more information? Well, maybe because it is an open investigation and there is very little information to begin with! It's like this podcaster really wanted to make a story but all the good ones were taken.

A behind the scenes look at the investigation into the Alistair Wilson murder, one of Scotland’s most baffling unsolved cases. Presented by Fiona Walker.