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Intrigue: Lockerbie

True crime podcast review — 2026

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Good if you want one of the world's longest-running unsolved conspiracies re-examined properly
Quick VerdictGood if you want one of the world's longest-running unsolved conspiracies re-examined properly
"One of the world's longest-running conspiracies, re-opened by a strand with a strong investigative track record."

Who is this podcast for?

  • Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
  • Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
  • 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

Pros
  • +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
  • +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
Cons
  • Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes

About this podcast

Intrigue is BBC Radio 4's long-running investigative anthology, with each season taking on a different global conspiracy or covert operation. The Lockerbie season revisits one of the world's longest-running unresolved cases: the 1988 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland, that killed 270 people, and the decades of competing theories about who was truly responsible.

Best episode to start with

Lockerbie — Episode 1

Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience

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Frequently Asked Questions about Intrigue: Lockerbie

What is Intrigue: Lockerbie about?

Intrigue is BBC Radio 4's long-running investigative anthology, with each season taking on a different global conspiracy or covert operation. The Lockerbie season revisits one of the world's longest-running unresolved cases: the 1988 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland, that killed 270 people, and the decades of competing theories about who was truly responsible.

Is Intrigue: Lockerbie worth listening to?

Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want one of the world's longest-running unsolved conspiracies re-examined properly". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. BBC Radio 4's investigative strand turns to Lockerbie — who was really behind the bombing that killed 270 people in 1988.

Who is Intrigue: Lockerbie for?

Intrigue: Lockerbie is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; 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 Intrigue: Lockerbie to start with?

We recommend starting with Lockerbie — Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.

Where can I listen to Intrigue: Lockerbie?

Intrigue: Lockerbie is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.

What podcasts are similar to Intrigue: Lockerbie?

If you enjoy Intrigue: Lockerbie, you might also like: Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, Spotlight: Snitch City, The Trial of Erin Patterson, S-Town. See our full "Podcasts Like Intrigue: Lockerbie" page for more recommendations.

Quick facts

Format
Serialized
Host style
Solo narrator
Style
Investigative, historical, revelatory
Episode length
30-40 min
Episodes
120+ episodes (multi-season anthology)
Binge factor
8/10
Country
United Kingdom

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