Sport's Strangest Crimes
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Sport's Strangest Crimes finds where professional sport meets criminality, from match-fixing to murder. BBC Radio host Greg James brings a light touch to some genuinely extraordinary cases at the intersection of sport and crime."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
About the host
Greg James
Host of Sport's Strangest Crimes.
About this podcast
When sport collides with true crime. BBC podcast hosted by Greg James exploring criminal cases connected to the world of sport.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — best heard in order
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Sport's Strangest Crimes about?
When sport collides with true crime. BBC podcast hosted by Greg James exploring criminal cases connected to the world of sport.
Is Sport's Strangest Crimes worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Excellent for sports fans and anyone interested in the unusual crossover of sport and c…". The community has rated it 7.0/10 overall. BBC podcast exploring the fascinating intersection of professional sport and true crime, hosted by Greg James.
Who is Sport's Strangest Crimes for?
Sport's Strangest Crimes is ideal for: Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of Sport's Strangest Crimes to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Sport's Strangest Crimes?
If you enjoy Sport's Strangest Crimes, you might also like: I Could Murder a Podcast, They Walk Among Us, Wisecrack, Profiler: True Crime Africa. See our full "Podcasts Like Sport's Strangest Crimes" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Atmospheric; documentary style
- Episode length
- 18-38 min
- Episodes
- 30 episodes
- Country
- United Kingdom
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