British Scandal
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards — the natural companion listen to American Scandal."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
- ✓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
From Samizdat Productions for Audible, British Scandal covers a new institutional or political scandal each season, in the same narrative-driven format that made American Scandal a hit. Shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards.
Best episode to start with
Pick a season that interests you — each is self-contained
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is British Scandal about?
From Samizdat Productions for Audible, British Scandal covers a new institutional or political scandal each season, in the same narrative-driven format that made American Scandal a hit. Shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards.
Is British Scandal worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you enjoy American Scandal and want the UK equivalent". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. The obvious companion to American Scandal — a season-by-season anthology of Britain's biggest political and institutional scandals.
Who is British Scandal for?
British Scandal is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of British Scandal to start with?
We recommend starting with Pick a season that interests you — each is self-contained. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to British Scandal?
British Scandal is available on Audible, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to British Scandal?
If you enjoy British Scandal, you might also like: The Missing Cryptoqueen, The Retrievals, Pipeline, Sweet Bobby. See our full "Podcasts Like British Scandal" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Dual host
- Style
- Narrative, journalistic, compelling
- Episode length
- 35-45 min
- Episodes
- 290+ episodes, multi-season
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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