Matched with a Predator
True crime podcast review — 2026
"2026 Best Serialised Podcast winner at the True Crime Awards — investigative journalism at BBC Disclosure's usual high bar."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
From BBC Disclosure and BBC Scotland's investigative unit, Matched with a Predator uncovers how a man used online dating to systematically target and abuse women, and follows the reporters as they build the case that finally exposed him. Part of the Disclosure Investigates strand, known for gripping, award-winning long-form investigations.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Matched with a Predator about?
From BBC Disclosure and BBC Scotland's investigative unit, Matched with a Predator uncovers how a man used online dating to systematically target and abuse women, and follows the reporters as they build the case that finally exposed him. Part of the Disclosure Investigates strand, known for gripping, award-winning long-form investigations.
Is Matched with a Predator worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". BBC Disclosure's investigation into a predator who used dating apps to target and abuse women — the 2026 Best Serialised Podcast winner.
Who is Matched with a Predator for?
Matched with a Predator is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of Matched with a Predator to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to Matched with a Predator?
If you enjoy Matched with a Predator, you might also like: Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, Fur and Loathing, Gone South, A Moment In Crime. See our full "Podcasts Like Matched with a Predator" page for more recommendations.
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- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Investigative, measured, revelatory
- Episode length
- 30-40 min
- Episodes
- Limited series
- Country
- United Kingdom
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