I Could Murder a Podcast
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"I Could Murder a Podcast is what happens when British dark humour meets true crime — and it mostly works. Hosts Kieran Hedley and Ben Carter bring enough chemistry and care to make even grim material feel companionable. If you liked My Favorite Murder but wish it sounded more like a British pub conversation, this is your show."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros & cons
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
A British true crime podcast hosted by Kieran Hedley and Ben Carter, covering a wide range of famous murders, serial killers, disappearances, and criminal cases in a conversational format laced with the kind of dark humour that British comedy does best — making heavy material feel accessible without losing respect for victims.
Best episode to start with
Any episode on a case you already know
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is I Could Murder a Podcast about?
A British true crime podcast hosted by Kieran Hedley and Ben Carter, covering a wide range of famous murders, serial killers, disappearances, and criminal cases in a conversational format laced with the kind of dark humour that British comedy does best — making heavy material feel accessible without losing respect for victims.
Is I Could Murder a Podcast worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want British dark humour with your true crime". It scores 5/10 on binge factor. Kieran Hedley and Ben Carter cover murders and serial killers with British dark humour — making true crime feel like a witty pub conversation.
Who is I Could Murder a Podcast for?
I Could Murder a Podcast is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of I Could Murder a Podcast to start with?
We recommend starting with Any episode on a case you already know. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to I Could Murder a Podcast?
I Could Murder a Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to I Could Murder a Podcast?
If you enjoy I Could Murder a Podcast, you might also like: My Favorite Murder, RedHanded, True Crime and Cocktails, In the Dark. See our full "Podcasts Like I Could Murder a Podcast" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Dual host
- Style
- Humorous; dark; conversational; irreverent
- Episode length
- 45-75 min
- Episodes
- Ongoing
- Binge factor
- 5/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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