British Murders
True crime podcast review — 2026
"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
- +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
Rate this podcast
Community reviews
0 reviewsWrite a quick review
No reviews yet. Be the first!
Frequently Asked Questions about British Murders
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". 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.
What podcasts are similar to British Murders?
If you enjoy British Murders, you might also like: MURDERISH, A Million Other Choices, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, Unsolved (RTÉ). 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
- Country
- United Kingdom
Browse category
Newsletter
Get weekly recommendations
Curated picks, new reviews, hidden gems.
You can unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.
If you liked this, try…
See all alternatives
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
A Million Other Choices
A Canadian-hosted, victim-centred true crime podcast covering murder and other criminal cases from around the world, with a particular interest in the Canadian justice system.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
Unsolved (RTÉ)
A weekly Irish cold-case podcast from RTÉ, presented by crime journalist Barry Cummins and 2FM presenter Katja Mia.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
Explore more in these categories: