RedHanded
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"RedHanded is the most awarded true crime podcast in the UK — Hannah and Suruthi have built three consecutive Listeners' Choice wins by treating crime as both a personal and a political story."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala cover true crime from a feminist, culturally-conscious perspective — examining gender, power, and institutional failure alongside the crimes themselves. Winner of the British Podcast Awards Listeners' Choice three consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023). Based in London.
Best episode to start with
Any recent episode — or search for a case you're already interested in; the format works as standalone entries
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about RedHanded
What is RedHanded about?
Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala cover true crime from a feminist, culturally-conscious perspective — examining gender, power, and institutional failure alongside the crimes themselves. Winner of the British Podcast Awards Listeners' Choice three consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023). Based in London.
Is RedHanded worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. True crime fans who want their listening to come with critical analysis of gender and power; UK and Ireland listeners; anyone who feels the mainstream genre ignores social context.
Who is RedHanded for?
RedHanded is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations; Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders.
What is the best episode of RedHanded to start with?
We recommend starting with Any recent episode — or search for a case you're already interested in; the format works as standalone entries. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to RedHanded?
RedHanded is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Patreon. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to RedHanded?
If you enjoy RedHanded, you might also like: All Killa No Filla, Crime Writers On, They Walk Among Us, The Thing About Pam. See our full "Podcasts Like RedHanded" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Analytical, feminist, warm, occasionally funny
- Episode length
- ~60 min per episode; large backlog since 2016; weekly
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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