Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"A live fugitive hunt, not a retrospective — the case is still open as you listen."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
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
Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle follows former Flying Squad detective Peter Bleksley as he actively investigates the whereabouts of Kevin Parle, wanted in connection with two murders and on the run for years. Unlike most true crime, the case here is still open as the series unfolds.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle
What is Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle about?
Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle follows former Flying Squad detective Peter Bleksley as he actively investigates the whereabouts of Kevin Parle, wanted in connection with two murders and on the run for years. Unlike most true crime, the case here is still open as the series unfolds.
Is Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want an active manhunt unfolding in real time rather than a closed case". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. Ex-Flying Squad detective Peter Bleksley runs a live fugitive hunt for BBC Radio 5 Live, tracking a man wanted over two murders.
Who is Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle for?
Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle?
Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle?
If you enjoy Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle, you might also like: Serial, In the Dark, Your Own Backyard, Bear Brook. See our full "Podcasts Like Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Tense, revelatory, morally complex
- Episode length
- 25-35 min
- Episodes
- 44 episodes
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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