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.
Podcasts Like They Walk Among Us
If you loved They Walk Among Us, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Serial Killer, Cold Case, Missing Person shows.
Why listeners love They Walk Among Us
They Walk Among Us is Britain's cornerstone true crime podcast — eight years, hundreds of cases, and still the standard by which all UK true crime is measured. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Serious, measured, empathetic
Presentation approach
Episode Length
~45-60 min per episode; released fortnightly; large backlog since 2016
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Co-hosted
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like They Walk Among Us
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.
Casefile True Crime
Listeners who prefer documentary-style narration with high production standards and zero filler; purists who want the facts and nothing else.
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.
The Vanishing Act
UK podcast covering cases of people who have mysteriously disappeared.
Untold UK
Covers lesser-known British criminal cases that have received limited mainstream media attention.
Real Dictators
Deep biographical series on history's most brutal dictators and the crimes they committed.
The Crime UK Podcast
British true crime podcast covering investigation and analysis of UK criminal cases.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| They Walk Among Us (original) | Episodic | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| All Killa No Filla | Episodic | United Kingdom | 5/10 |
| Casefile True Crime | Episodic | Australia | 7/10 |
| RedHanded | Episodic | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| The Vanishing Act | Episodic | United Kingdom | 6/10 |
| Untold UK | Episodic | United Kingdom | 6/10 |
| Real Dictators | Episodic | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| The Crime UK Podcast | Episodic | United Kingdom | 6/10 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to They Walk Among Us?
The best alternatives to They Walk Among Us are podcasts that share its Murder, Serial Killer, Cold Case, Missing Person 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 They Walk Among Us?
They Walk Among Us is known for its serious, measured, empathetic 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 They Walk Among Us?
Episodes of They Walk Among Us are typically ~45-60 min per episode; released fortnightly; large backlog since 2016 long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to They Walk Among Us?
They Walk Among Us 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 They Walk Among Us to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Any standalone episode covering a UK case — British true crime is covered with local expertise unavailable elsewhere. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.