Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables

Assume Nothing, from BBC Radio Ulster, revisits cases the team believes deserve a second look, working through the evidence with fresh eyes rather than accepting the official version. The Murder at the Stables season was shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards, and represents some of the only Northern Irish true crime coverage most listeners will ever come across.

Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want Northern Irish true crime — a region most sites completely skip". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. BBC Radio Ulster's investigative strand re-examines closed cases with fresh eyes — this season, a murder at a stables.

Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.

We recommend starting with Murder at the Stables — Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.

Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.

If you enjoy Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables, you might also like: Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, In the Dark, Serial. See our full "Podcasts Like Assume Nothing: Murder at the Stables" page for more recommendations.