Peaky Blinders The Real Story with Prof. Carl Chinn | TTC #23
In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden layers of history with none other than the distinguished historian, author, and broadcaster, Prof. Carl Chinn MBE. Join us as we unravel the enigmatic world of the notorious Peaky Blinders gang in a conversation that goes beyond the TV screen.
Fighting for Justice: Uncovering the Truth in High-Profile Cases | Michael O'Brien TTC #22
Michael O'Brien, one of The Cardiff Newsagent Three, was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent 11 years in prison. Since his release, Michael has been campaigning on behalf of victims of miscarriages of justice. Now, he is here to discuss the Merthyr 3 case, along with two others. #JusticePrevails #PodcastInterview #MichaelOBrien #WrongfulConvictions
The Mind of a Criminal: Forensic Psychiatry & Expert Witness Insights | Dr. Sohom Das TTC #21
Join us as we dive deep into the world of forensic psychiatry with our esteemed guest, Dr. Sohom Das (MBChB, BSc, MSc, MRCPsych).
In this captivating episode, Dr. Das, a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and expert witness, shares his firsthand experiences assessing hundreds of patients in prisons, secure psych wards, and courts across the UK.
From intriguing diagnoses like schizophrenia, PTSD, and personality disorders to shocking offenses ranging from arson to murder, Dr. Das offers valuable insights and stories from the front line of his profession.
Akhmed Yakoob: Criminal Defence, The Justice System and Police Corruption | TTC #20
Akhmed Yakoob is a criminal defence solicitor, the director of Maurice Andrews Solicitors, and also a notable TikTok star.
He has over 15 years of experience in handling complex cases and serious crimes.
Akhmed frequently employs his slogan, "There is a defence for every offence" in his viral social media videos, garnering hundreds of thousands of views and followers.
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Darren Gee: Gang warfare, UK prisons and anti-knife crime | TTC #19
Darren Gee is a former Everton drug gang leader.
After spending 18 years behind bars for his role in a murder, Darren emerged as a transformed individual.
Today, he commands a devoted following on social media, using his platform to raise awareness and fight against knife crime.
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Michael Hallowes: Inside Britain’s biggest gunrunning investigation | TTC #18
Michael Hallowes is a former Scotland Yard detective, had has authored a book titled 'Operation Abonar' which is the untold inside story of Britain’s biggest gun-running investigation, which he led.
It explores how MAC10 machine guns began appearing in gangland shootings in the 1990s and the lengths Michael and his colleagues had to go to to bring them in, including a Home Office scandal.
Machine guns from the investigation are still in circulation today.
Neil Woods: Infiltrating gangs, undercover policing, and the war on drugs | TTC #17
Neil Woods is a former UK police officer and undercover drugs operative. Now he’s an active member of the international drug policy reform movement.
Between 1993 and 2007, he conducted covert operations, befriending and winning the trust of some of Britain's most dangerous and unpredictable criminals.
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Julie Major & Jan Cunliffe: Was Mark Osborne wrongfully convicted of murder? | TTC #16
Mark Osborne was found guilty of murdering Mark Treddinik by joint enterprise along with his brother Tony Osborne and Wayne Collins.
Mark is reported to have arranged the murder from prison whilst serving time for another crime and is now serving a 30-year minimum sentence.
Our guests are Mark's friend Julie Major who has been campaigning for his release and believes this case is a miscarriage of justice and Jan Cunliffe one of the founders of ‘Joint Enterprise Not Guilty by Association’ or JENGbA.
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David Jagger: The tragic death of Star Hobson | TTC #14
David Jagger is Digital Audience and Content Editor at Lancashire Telegraph.
David, a Digital Reporter in 2021 delivered record-breaking live daily coverage of the Star Hobson murder trial.
16-month-old Star Hobson was killed in Keighley, West Yorkshire, by her mother's partner Savannah Brockhill.
Star's mother Frankie Smith was found guilty of causing or allowing her death while Savannah Brockhill was found guilty of murder.
Charles Thomson: Exposing Essex paedophile ring ‘cover-up’ | TTC #13
Charles Thomson is a multi-award winning investigative journalist.
Best-known for his long-running investigation into alleged police corruption linked to a 1980s paedophile ring.
His efforts forced Essex Police to reopen the investigation three times, revealed one of the UK's most prolific child molesters to be a covert police informant, and established a new Freedom of Information precedent.
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Shaun Attwood: Prison life, drug trafficking and true crime podcasting
Shaun Attwood is an English former ecstasy trafficker turned YouTuber, speaker, activist and author.
Mohammed Ramzan: The man wrongly accused of sex trafficking Eleanor Williams
Mohammed Ramzan's life was ruined when he was wrongly accused of leading a grooming gang by Eleanor Williams.
Williams was sentenced to eight and a half years imprisonment after being convicted of perverting of the course of justice earlier this month.
Mohammed speaks candidly about the impact of such a false accusation with Mark Williams-Thomas.
The episode also features insight from The Mail's Chief Reporter, Dan Taylor. The Mail was subject to a boycott campaign after the paper initially reported details of the charges against Williams.
James Dreyfus – The Thin Blue Line, acting and Reverend Roger
James Dreyfus is known for his roles on television sitcoms such as The Thin Blue Line as Constable Kevin Goody, and Gimme Gimme Gimme as Tom Farrell. Dreyfus is most recently known for his portrayal of Reverend Roger in Mount Pleasant.
Constance Marten: Police press conference as search continues for missing baby
Specialist teams are scouring parkland around a mile from where aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon were arrested as the desperate search for their missing baby continues.
Dozens of officers from the Metropolitan Police and a team from London Search and Rescue were seen in Wild Park Local Nature Reserve, which backs onto Hollingbury Golf Course, in Brighton, East Sussex.
Police are due to hold a press conference at 2.30pm.
Tanya Fowles – Police failings, press freedom and secret criminals
"Tenacious" Tanya Fowles is an award-winning journalist for the Impartial Reporter. She won the coveted Local Democracy Reporter of the Year award for her work challenging bids by court defendants, including convicted paedophiles, to have reporting restrictions imposed on their cases.
Missing baby: Search updates as Constance Marten & Mark Gordon arrested
Missing aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon are in police custody after being arrested in Brighton.
Sussex Police said an urgent search operation is underway to find their baby, who remains missing.
Today's podcast brings you live updates from the scene
Nicola Bulley disappearance: Police press conference after body found
A press briefing at Lancashire Police HQ, Saunders Lane, at 5.30pm today as part of the Nicola Bulley missing person investigation.
The briefing will be led by Assistant Chief Constable Peter Lawson.
It comes after a body was found in the river near where she disappeared three weeks ago.
The Nicola Bulley disappearance special | Part 3 | TTC #6
Join Mark Williams-Thomas as he shares his insight on the latest developments in the Nicola Bulley case from the scene in Lancashire.
The podcast comes after the force disclosed that Nicola Bulley suffered “some significant issues with alcohol” in the past, which had resurfaced over recent months.
