British Murders
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Shortlisted twice at the 2026 True Crime Awards — strong fit for listeners who want UK cases beyond the usual headline stories."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓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
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
British Murders with Stuart Blues (Audio Always) mixes well-known UK murder investigations with cases suggested directly by listeners, giving it a strong regional, community-driven feel. Shortlisted twice at the 2026 True Crime Awards.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is British Murders about?
British Murders with Stuart Blues (Audio Always) mixes well-known UK murder investigations with cases suggested directly by listeners, giving it a strong regional, community-driven feel. Shortlisted twice at the 2026 True Crime Awards.
Is British Murders worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you like true crime with a strong regional identity". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Yorkshire host Stuart Blues covers headline UK murders alongside lesser-known local cases suggested by listeners.
Who is British Murders for?
British Murders is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; 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.
What is the best episode of British Murders to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to British Murders?
British Murders is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to British Murders?
If you enjoy British Murders, you might also like: Serial, In the Dark, Your Own Backyard, Bear Brook. See our full "Podcasts Like British Murders" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Conversational, Yorkshire-accented, community-focused
- Episode length
- 30-45 min
- Episodes
- 390+ episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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