Bed of Lies
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards — institutional deception, told with Telegraph-grade investigative resources."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
Bed of Lies, from The Telegraph, is a multi-season investigative strand examining cases where deception — personal or institutional — had devastating consequences. It was shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards.
Best episode to start with
Season 1, Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bed of Lies
What is Bed of Lies about?
Bed of Lies, from The Telegraph, is a multi-season investigative strand examining cases where deception — personal or institutional — had devastating consequences. It was shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards.
Is Bed of Lies worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if institutional deception and cover-up cases interest you". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. The Telegraph's multi-season investigative strand into deception and institutional failure — shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards.
Who is Bed of Lies for?
Bed of Lies is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of Bed of Lies to start with?
We recommend starting with Season 1, Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to Bed of Lies?
Bed of Lies is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Bed of Lies?
If you enjoy Bed of Lies, you might also like: In the Dark, Serial, The Missing Cryptoqueen, Pipeline. See our full "Podcasts Like Bed of Lies" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Serious, journalistic, deeply unsettling
- Episode length
- 30-40 min
- Episodes
- 33 episodes, multi-season
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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