The Pitcairn Trials
Investigation into the Pitcairn Island sexual abuse trials and the community complicity that surrounded them.
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If you loved The Pitcairn Trials, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Journalism shows.
Why listeners love The Pitcairn Trials
The Pitcairn Trials investigates one of the most extraordinary criminal cases in British Overseas Territory history - the 2004 sexual abuse trials on the remote island of Pitcairn, where a community protected perpetrators for generations. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Atmospheric; documentary style
Presentation approach
Episode Length
25-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Important listening for its unusual and significant subject matter
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
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How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pitcairn Trials (original) | Serialised | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| Crime Writers On | Episodic | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| The Lazarus Heist | — | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| CounterClock | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Unraveled | Serialised | United States | 8/10 |
| Trace: Murder in the Rainforest | Serialised | Australia | 8/10 |
| Accused | Serialised | United States | 8/10 |
| The Night Driver | Serialised | Australia | 7/10 |
| Breakdown | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to The Pitcairn Trials?
The best alternatives to The Pitcairn Trials are podcasts that share its Journalism focus and serialised format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love The Pitcairn Trials?
The Pitcairn Trials is known for its atmospheric; documentary style approach to Journalism. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of The Pitcairn Trials?
Episodes of The Pitcairn Trials are typically 25-45 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to The Pitcairn Trials?
The Pitcairn Trials is available on Apple Podcasts. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of The Pitcairn Trials to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.