Stakeknife
BBC's Cover strand investigates Freddie Scappaticci, the alleged IRA double agent, and the British government's role in allowing murders to protect their asset.
Podcasts Like Stakeknife
If you loved Stakeknife, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Terrorism, Investigative, Historical Crime shows.
Why listeners love Stakeknife
High-stakes political true crime from the same team behind Where Is George Gibney?. 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, historically grounded, high-stakes
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-40 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Stakeknife
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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.
Cults
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The Missing Cryptoqueen
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The Trial of Erin Patterson
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Serial Killers
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Lore
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Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
S-Town
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Spotlight: Snitch City
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How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stakeknife (original) | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| You Didn't See Nothin | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Cults | Both | United States | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Serial Killers | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Lore | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Stakeknife?
The best alternatives to Stakeknife are podcasts that share its Terrorism, Investigative, Historical Crime focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Stakeknife?
Stakeknife is known for its investigative, historically grounded, high-stakes approach to Terrorism and Investigative. It scores 8/10 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 Stakeknife?
Episodes of Stakeknife are typically 30-40 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Stakeknife?
Stakeknife 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 Stakeknife to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.