Real Dictators
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Deep biographical series on history's most brutal dictators and the crimes they committed."
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
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
- −Only available on Apple Podcasts — not accessible on all podcast apps
About the host
Paul McGann
Host of Real Dictators.
About this podcast
Deep biographical series on history's most brutal dictators and the crimes they committed.
Best episode to start with
Browse for a case that interests you
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Real Dictators about?
Deep biographical series on history's most brutal dictators and the crimes they committed.
Is Real Dictators worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if UK true crime interests you". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Deep biographical series on history's most brutal dictators and the crimes they committed.
Who is Real Dictators for?
Real Dictators 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 Real Dictators to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Real Dictators?
Real Dictators is available on Apple Podcasts. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Real Dictators?
If you enjoy Real Dictators, you might also like: I Could Murder a Podcast, They Walk Among Us, Wisecrack, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast. See our full "Podcasts Like Real Dictators" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; measured
- Episode length
- 30-50 min
- Episodes
- Ongoing
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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