Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables
BBC Radio Ulster's investigative strand re-examines closed cases with fresh eyes — this season, a murder at a stables.
Podcasts Like Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables
If you loved Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Cold Case, Investigative shows.
Why listeners love Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables
Shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards — one of the only Northern Irish true crime shows most listeners will ever hear. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Methodical, serious, journalistic
Presentation approach
Episode Length
25-35 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Dual host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want Northern Irish true crime — a region most sites completely skip
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables
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BBC’s Olivia Graham revisits the 1986 Diane Sindall murder and the 2025 quashing of Peter Sullivan’s conviction. Sullivan quashed 13 May 2025; killer unknown.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
In the Dark
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Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
The Trial of Erin Patterson
The Crime Desk's courtroom coverage of the Erin Patterson 'mushroom murders' trial — one of the biggest cases of the decade.
Spotlight: Snitch City
The Boston Globe Spotlight Team exposes one police department's rampant abuse of confidential informants — a top critical pick of 2025.
CounterClock
Audiochuck's serialised investigative podcast working with law enforcement to bring cold cases to justice.
You Didn't See Nothin
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Murdaugh Murders Podcast
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Listeners who want investigative true crime with real-world consequence and single-minded, passionate focus from a creator who refused to let a case die.
S-Town
From Serial Productions: a man convinced his Alabama town is covering up a murder pulls host Brian Reed into a story that becomes something else entirely.
Bone Valley
True crime fans who care deeply about wrongful conviction, prosecutorial failure, and the fight to free innocent people; fans of In the Dark will find this essential.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables (original) | Serialized | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Spotlight: Snitch City | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| CounterClock | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| You Didn't See Nothin | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables?
The best alternatives to Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables are podcasts that share its Murder, Cold Case, Investigative focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables?
Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables is known for its methodical, serious, journalistic approach to Murder and Cold Case. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables?
Episodes of Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables are typically 25-35 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables?
Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Murder at the Stables — Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.