Intrigue: Lockerbie
BBC Radio 4's investigative strand turns to Lockerbie — who was really behind the bombing that killed 270 people in 1988.
Podcasts Like Intrigue: Lockerbie
If you loved Intrigue: Lockerbie, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Terrorism, Conspiracy, Investigative shows.
Why listeners love Intrigue: Lockerbie
One of the world's longest-running conspiracies, re-opened by a strand with a strong investigative track record. With a binge factor of 8/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Investigative, historical, revelatory
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-40 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want one of the world's longest-running unsolved conspiracies re-examined properly
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Intrigue: Lockerbie
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
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 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.
I Am Not Nicholas
BBC Studios tracks Nicholas Rossi, a man accused of sexual assault who spent years evading justice by claiming to be someone else entirely.
Inside Murder Trial: Girl in the River
Journalist Jane MacSorley and advocate Thomas Ross KC unpack each day of the Caroline Glachan murder trial as it happens, live from BBC Radio Scotland.
We Call Her Emma
Tortoise Investigates and The Observer trace how a high-achieving west London woman ended up at the centre of the Emma Caldwell case.
Spiral: Murder in Detroit
The Free Press investigates the 2023 stabbing death of Detroit community leader Samantha Woll, and the fraught questions the case raised about antisemitism and justice.
Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle
Ex-Flying Squad detective Peter Bleksley runs a live fugitive hunt for BBC Radio 5 Live, tracking a man wanted over two murders.
Matched with a Predator
BBC Disclosure's investigation into a predator who used dating apps to target and abuse women — the 2026 Best Serialised Podcast winner.
True Crime South Africa
South Africa's flagship true crime podcast, hosted by award-winning journalist Nicole Engelbrecht — the country's most popular true crime show even against international competition.
Someone's Hunting Us
NJ.com traces how serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver preyed on Black women and girls in New Jersey in 2016, believing no one would look for them.
The Nobody Zone
RTÉ's award-winning investigation into Kieran Kelly, believed to be Ireland's first identified serial killer.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intrigue: Lockerbie (original) | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| I Am Not Nicholas | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Inside Murder Trial: Girl in the River | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| We Call Her Emma | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Spiral: Murder in Detroit | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Intrigue: Lockerbie?
The best alternatives to Intrigue: Lockerbie are podcasts that share its Terrorism, Conspiracy, 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 Intrigue: Lockerbie?
Intrigue: Lockerbie is known for its investigative, historical, revelatory approach to Terrorism and Conspiracy. It scores 8/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Intrigue: Lockerbie?
Episodes of Intrigue: Lockerbie are typically 30-40 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Intrigue: Lockerbie?
Intrigue: Lockerbie 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 Intrigue: Lockerbie to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Lockerbie — Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.