The Surgeon of St. Helena
True crime podcast review — 2026
"A medical-crime story set somewhere genuinely unusual — remote-island true crime is not a crowded shelf."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
What happens when a dangerous surgeon arrives on one of the world's most remote islands? St Helena is a tiny British territory in the South Atlantic, thousands of miles from anywhere — and The Surgeon of St Helena traces exactly how much damage one man could do there before anyone stopped him.
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Episode 1
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Surgeon of St. Helena
What is The Surgeon of St. Helena about?
What happens when a dangerous surgeon arrives on one of the world's most remote islands? St Helena is a tiny British territory in the South Atlantic, thousands of miles from anywhere — and The Surgeon of St Helena traces exactly how much damage one man could do there before anyone stopped him.
Is The Surgeon of St. Helena worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want a medical-crime case set somewhere you've never heard true crime cover". Always True Crime investigates a dangerous surgeon who arrives on St Helena — one of the world's most remote islands — and how much damage he does before he's stopped.
Who is The Surgeon of St. Helena for?
The Surgeon of St. Helena is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; 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 The Surgeon of St. Helena to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to The Surgeon of St. Helena?
If you enjoy The Surgeon of St. Helena, you might also like: A Moment In Crime, Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, Gone South, Fur and Loathing. See our full "Podcasts Like The Surgeon of St. Helena" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Atmospheric, serious, remote-location
- Episode length
- 30-40 min
- Episodes
- 20 episodes
- Country
- United Kingdom
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