Strange But True Crime
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Regional oddities most listeners will never have heard of — BBC Local Radio's back catalogue put to good use."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros & cons
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Strange But True Crime pulls together regional oddities from BBC Local Radio newsrooms across England — stranger-than-fiction cases that rarely get national attention.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Strange But True Crime
What is Strange But True Crime about?
Strange But True Crime pulls together regional oddities from BBC Local Radio newsrooms across England — stranger-than-fiction cases that rarely get national attention.
Is Strange But True Crime worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want oddball regional English cases you won't find covered elsewhere". It scores 6/10 on binge factor. BBC Local Radio's roundup of bizarre, brazen and little-known crimes from across England.
Who is Strange But True Crime for?
Strange But True Crime is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; 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 Strange But True Crime to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Strange But True Crime?
Strange But True Crime is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Strange But True Crime?
If you enjoy Strange But True Crime, you might also like: Pipeline, The Trial of Erin Patterson, The Missing Cryptoqueen, Matched with a Predator. See our full "Podcasts Like Strange But True Crime" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Curious, wry, regional
- Episode length
- 20-30 min
- Episodes
- 33 episodes
- Binge factor
- 6/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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