Strange But True Crime
BBC Local Radio's roundup of bizarre, brazen and little-known crimes from across England.
Podcasts Like Strange But True Crime
If you loved Strange But True Crime, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Investigative, Historical Crime shows.
Why listeners love Strange But True Crime
Regional oddities most listeners will never have heard of — BBC Local Radio's back catalogue put to good use. Listeners rate its binge factor at 6/10.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Curious, wry, regional
Presentation approach
Episode Length
20-30 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want oddball regional English cases you won't find covered elsewhere
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Strange But True Crime
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.
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.
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.
Cults
Deep exploration of cult psychology and the dark histories of major cult groups from Jim Jones to modern movements.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
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.
Serial Killers
Parcast's weekly deep dive into the psychology and criminal histories of notorious serial killers.
Lore
Award-winning dark history podcast exploring terrifying historical truths that inspired folklore and legend.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
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.
Spotlight: Snitch City
The Boston Globe Spotlight Team exposes one police department's rampant abuse of confidential informants — a top critical pick of 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strange But True Crime (original) | Episodic | United Kingdom | 6/10 |
| 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 Strange But True Crime?
The best alternatives to Strange But True Crime are podcasts that share its Investigative, Historical Crime focus and episodic format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Strange But True Crime?
Strange But True Crime is known for its curious, wry, regional approach to Investigative and Historical Crime. It scores 6/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Strange But True Crime?
Episodes of Strange But True Crime are typically 20-30 min long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Strange But True Crime?
Strange But True Crime 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 Strange But True Crime to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.