The Trial of Erin Patterson
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards — the mushroom murders, followed day by day in court."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About the host
Wayne Flower & Caroline Cheetham
Host of The Trial of Erin Patterson.
About this podcast
Part of The Crime Desk's ongoing 'The Trial' strand, this season follows the trial of Erin Patterson, convicted of murdering three of her in-laws by lacing a beef Wellington lunch with death cap mushrooms. Shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards, it's day-by-day courtroom coverage of one of the most closely followed trials in recent memory.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is The Trial of Erin Patterson about?
Part of The Crime Desk's ongoing 'The Trial' strand, this season follows the trial of Erin Patterson, convicted of murdering three of her in-laws by lacing a beef Wellington lunch with death cap mushrooms. Shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards, it's day-by-day courtroom coverage of one of the most closely followed trials in recent memory.
Is The Trial of Erin Patterson worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The Crime Desk's courtroom coverage of the Erin Patterson 'mushroom murders' trial — one of the biggest cases of the decade.
Who is The Trial of Erin Patterson for?
The Trial of Erin Patterson is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; 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 Trial of Erin Patterson 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 Trial of Erin Patterson?
If you enjoy The Trial of Erin Patterson, you might also like: Profiler: True Crime Africa, MURDERISH, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, A Million Other Choices. See our full "Podcasts Like The Trial of Erin Patterson" page for more recommendations.
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- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Journalistic, tense, gripping
- Episode length
- 20-30 min
- Episodes
- Daily during trial
- Country
- United Kingdom
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