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
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Pipeline
The Crime Desk's investigation into four professional divers sucked hundreds of feet into a Caribbean oil pipeline in 2022 — and the failing safety standards that put them there.
The Teacher's Pet
True crime fans who like journalism-driven investigations with massive real-world impact; anyone fascinated by domestic crime and institutional failure.
Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo
CBC's Connie Walker investigates the Sixties Scoop through the disappearance of Cleo Semaganis Nicotine.
Your Own Backyard
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.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
West Cork
True crime fans who love atmospheric investigative journalism, Anglo-Irish tensions, and cases that remain unresolved and fiercely contested decades later.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
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.
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.
Someone Knows Something
True crime fans who value empathy, journalistic integrity, and collaborative investigations conducted alongside the victim's own family.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables (original) | Serialized | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Teacher's Pet | Serialized | Australia | 9/10 |
| Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo | — | Canada | 9/10 |
| Your Own Backyard | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| West Cork | Serialized | Ireland | 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.