RedHanded
True crime fans who want their listening to come with critical analysis of gender and power; UK and Ireland listeners; anyone who feels the mainstream genre ignores social context.
Podcasts Like RedHanded
If you loved RedHanded, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Serial Killer, Cult, Missing Person, Cold Case shows.
Why listeners love RedHanded
RedHanded is the most awarded true crime podcast in the UK — Hannah and Suruthi have built three consecutive Listeners' Choice wins by treating crime as both a personal and a political story. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Analytical, feminist, warm, occasionally funny
Presentation approach
Episode Length
~60 min per episode; large backlog since 2016; weekly
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Co-hosted
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like RedHanded
All Killa No Filla
True crime fans who appreciate British humour; listeners who want a fun but not flippant take on serial killers from two professional comedians who clearly care about their subject.
Crime Writers On
True crime fans who also read crime fiction; listeners who want cultural and literary commentary alongside their true crime; those who enjoy documentary recaps with expert framing.
They Walk Among Us
UK listeners who want their own true crime podcast tradition rather than American-focused shows; international fans who want well-crafted British perspective on crime.
All Killa No Filla
True crime fans who appreciate British humour; listeners who want a fun but not flippant take on serial killers from two professional comedians who clearly care about their subject.
Ladies of True Crime
True crime fans who appreciate the community and warmth of the women-in-podcasting true crime tradition; listeners who want consistent, considered coverage without excessive production flash.
They Walk Among Us
UK listeners who want their own true crime podcast tradition rather than American-focused shows; international fans who want well-crafted British perspective on crime.
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.
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><
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.
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.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| RedHanded (original) | Episodic | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| All Killa No Filla | Episodic | United Kingdom | 5/10 |
| Crime Writers On | Episodic | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| They Walk Among Us | Episodic | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| All Killa No Filla | Episodic | United Kingdom | 5/10 |
| Ladies of True Crime | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| They Walk Among Us | Episodic | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| I Could Murder a Podcast | Episodic | United Kingdom | 5/10 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to RedHanded?
The best alternatives to RedHanded are podcasts that share its Murder, Serial Killer, Cult, Missing Person, Cold Case 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 RedHanded?
RedHanded is known for its analytical, feminist, warm, occasionally funny approach to Murder and Serial Killer. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of RedHanded?
Episodes of RedHanded are typically ~60 min per episode; large backlog since 2016; weekly long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to RedHanded?
RedHanded is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Patreon. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of RedHanded to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Any recent episode — or search for a case you're already interested in; the format works as standalone entries. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.