Lines of Enquiry
A case-per-episode Irish true crime anthology from Go Loud, covering murders, disappearances, and investigations across Ireland with a host who knows the terrain.
Podcasts Like Lines of Enquiry
If you loved Lines of Enquiry, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Missing person, Cold case, Investigation shows.
Why listeners love Lines of Enquiry
Lines of Enquiry is the anthology Irish true crime needs — a Go Loud original covering a different Irish case each episode, with a host who knows the terrain. If you want to go beyond West Cork and explore Ireland's wider criminal history, this is the place to start. Listeners rate its binge factor at 6/10.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Journalistic; grounded; measured
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-60 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if Irish true crime interests you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Lines of Enquiry
Canadian True Crime
Listeners who want true crime beyond American borders; Canadian listeners wanting their own crime stories represented; anyone interested in how Indigenous women's cases are systematically underreported.
I Could Murder a Podcast
Kieran Hedley and Ben Carter cover murders and serial killers with British dark humour — making true crime feel like a witty pub conversation.
West Cork
True crime fans who love atmospheric investigative journalism, Anglo-Irish tensions, and cases that remain unresolved and fiercely contested decades later.
The Crimson Wave
Irish true crime podcast with both narrative and interview episodes covering Irish criminal cases.
Irish Murders
Podcast covering historical and contemporary murders from the island of Ireland.
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.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
<p><em>Foggy</em> <em>gaslit</em> <em>streets.</em> <em>A</em> <em>quiet</em> <em>courtroom.</em> <em>And</em> <em>crimes</em> <em>that</em> <em>history</em> <em>tried</em> <em>to</em> <em>bury.</em><
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
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.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
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.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lines of Enquiry (original) | Episodic | Ireland | 6/10 |
| Canadian True Crime | Episodic | Canada | 7/10 |
| I Could Murder a Podcast | Episodic | United Kingdom | 5/10 |
| West Cork | Serialized | Ireland | 9/10 |
| The Crimson Wave | Both | Ireland | 7/10 |
| Irish Murders | Episodic | Ireland | 6/10 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Lines of Enquiry?
The best alternatives to Lines of Enquiry are podcasts that share its Murder, Missing person, Cold case, Investigation focus and episodic format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Lines of Enquiry?
Lines of Enquiry is known for its journalistic; grounded; measured approach to Murder and Missing person. It scores 6/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Lines of Enquiry?
Episodes of Lines of Enquiry are typically 30-60 min long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Lines of Enquiry?
Lines of Enquiry 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 Lines of Enquiry to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Browse for a case from your county or region. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.