British Murders
Yorkshire host Stuart Blues covers headline UK murders alongside lesser-known local cases suggested by listeners.
Podcasts Like British Murders
If you loved British Murders, 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 British Murders
Shortlisted twice at the 2026 True Crime Awards — strong fit for listeners who want UK cases beyond the usual headline stories. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Conversational, Yorkshire-accented, community-focused
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you like true crime with a strong regional identity
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like British Murders
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Murders (original) | Episodic | 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 British Murders?
The best alternatives to British Murders are podcasts that share its Murder, Cold Case, Investigative focus and episodic format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love British Murders?
British Murders is known for its conversational, yorkshire-accented, community-focused 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 British Murders?
Episodes of British Murders are typically 30-45 min long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to British Murders?
British Murders is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of British Murders to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.