Bronwyn
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"The journalist who helped put Chris Dawson behind bars turns his attention to another mother who vanished without trace. Bronwyn has all the hallmarks that made The Teacher's Pet unmissable — rigorous journalism, real stakes, and a case that should never have been forgotten."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Fans of Australian true crime and its unique landscape and culture
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
About this podcast
An investigative podcast by Hedley Thomas — the journalist behind The Teacher's Pet — examining the 1993 disappearance of Bronwyn Winfield, a mother of two from Lennox Head, New South Wales, who vanished without trace and has never been found. Following his role in securing a murder conviction through The Teacher's Pet, Thomas applies the same forensic journalistic rigour to another cold case that has gone unanswered for three decades.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — the investigation builds episode by episode
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Bronwyn about?
An investigative podcast by Hedley Thomas — the journalist behind The Teacher's Pet — examining the 1993 disappearance of Bronwyn Winfield, a mother of two from Lennox Head, New South Wales, who vanished without trace and has never been found. Following his role in securing a murder conviction through The Teacher's Pet, Thomas applies the same forensic journalistic rigour to another cold case that has gone unanswered for three decades.
Is Bronwyn worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Hedley Thomas — the journalist who helped convict Chris Dawson — turns his investigative firepower on the 1993 disappearance of Bronwyn Winfield, a mother of two from Lennox Head, NSW.
Who is Bronwyn for?
Bronwyn is ideal for: Fans of Australian true crime and its unique landscape and culture.
What is the best episode of Bronwyn to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — the investigation builds episode by episode. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Bronwyn?
Bronwyn is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Bronwyn?
If you enjoy Bronwyn, you might also like: The Lady Vanishes, The Teacher's Pet, Your Own Backyard, Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo. See our full "Podcasts Like Bronwyn" page for more recommendations.
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- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Serious; tenacious; journalistic; urgent
- Episode length
- Ongoing
- Episodes
- Ongoing
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- Australia
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