The Fall: The Crimes of Robert Cummins
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"The Fall investigates how Robert Cummins killed his girlfriend and evaded justice through gaps in the system. A sobering BBC investigation into domestic violence, police failures and the criminal justice system."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- −Only available on Apple Podcasts — not accessible on all podcast apps
About this podcast
An investigation into a British man who murdered his girlfriend and got away with it for years. A BBC documentary podcast.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Fall: The Crimes of Robert Cummins
What is The Fall: The Crimes of Robert Cummins about?
An investigation into a British man who murdered his girlfriend and got away with it for years. A BBC documentary podcast.
Is The Fall: The Crimes of Robert Cummins worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Important listening for anyone interested in domestic violence and criminal justice fai…". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. BBC investigation into a man who murdered his girlfriend and evaded justice for years.
Who is The Fall: The Crimes of Robert Cummins for?
The Fall: The Crimes of Robert Cummins is ideal for: Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of The Fall: The Crimes of Robert Cummins to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to The Fall: The Crimes of Robert Cummins?
The Fall: The Crimes of Robert Cummins is available on Apple Podcasts. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to The Fall: The Crimes of Robert Cummins?
If you enjoy The Fall: The Crimes of Robert Cummins, you might also like: Inside Murder Trial: Girl in the River, Natalie McNally Murder: YouTuber on Trial, The Trial of Erin Patterson, Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead. See our full "Podcasts Like The Fall: The Crimes of Robert Cummins" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Atmospheric; documentary style
- Episode length
- 25-45 min
- Episodes
- 8 episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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