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
Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead
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.
Spotlight: Snitch City
The Boston Globe Spotlight Team exposes one police department's rampant abuse of confidential informants — a top critical pick of 2025.
You Didn't See Nothin
Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning series in which Yohance Lacour revisits a violent Chicago incident from 25 years earlier that shaped his path into journalism.
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.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
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.
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.
Five Miles From Home
Keith Morrison and Dateline investigate the disappearance of high school junior Micaela Costanzo on her way home from track practice in a small Nevada casino town.
Wild Boys
Sam Mullins (Sea of Lies, Chameleon) investigates two half-starved brothers who emerged from the Canadian wilderness in 2003 with an incredible, contested survival story.
Death, Lies & Cyanide
A Spotify Original narrated by journalist Sashi Kumar, chronicling how Jolly Joseph allegedly poisoned six members of her own family over 14 years in Kerala.
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.
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.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intrigue: Lockerbie (original) | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Spotlight: Snitch City | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| You Didn't See Nothin | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| S-Town | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Five Miles From Home | Serialized | United States | 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.