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Real Crime
Summary
Britain's most chilling crimes are brought sensationally to life in this compelling new series, using court room transcripts, police interviews, 999 calls, secret audio recordings and eye witness testimonies. With new insights into those responsible - from the shocking murders and manhunt of Raoul Moat to Jamie Bulger's killers - this show is not for the easily disturbed.
This immersive, revealing and often shocking series explores some of the UK's most infamous crimes. Featuring sophisticated sound design, exclusive new interviews and creative use of news archive, the show brings fresh perspectives on the crimes that shocked Britain.
As an Audio Show - free for members - when you add Real Crime to your library, you'll get all 10 episodes, each with a runtime of about 25 minutes.
What members say
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- Nigel
- Berkshire, UK
- 17-03-18
Sadness is guaranteed :(
I’m not usually interested in listening to real crime and I seldom watch the News either, as it is always so depressing. Though after enjoying ‘West Cork’, another real crime documentary, which I originally thought was going to be a fictional audio-drama decided to give ‘Real Crime’ a try. It’s free so can always delete it after a few minutes, but I didn’t.
There’s ten episodes and they are all really well produced by ITN:
01. The Philpotts
02. The Story of Louise Woodward
03. Playing with My Killer
04. The Jamie Bulger Story
05. The Story of Raoul Moat
06. The Bus Stop Rapist
07. The Hungerford Massacre
08. Sarah Payne’s Killer
09. The Ipswich Murders
10. The Wimbledon Common Killer
As you can see none of the episodes are going to be uplifting or happy, sadness is guaranteed so best make sure you are in the right frame of mind beforehand.
FAO Audible: I’m confused, in the narrative it says: “from the murderous marriage of Fred and Rose West to Jamie Bulger's killers”. Though there isn’t an episode on Fred and Rose West, where's it gone?
42 of 44 people found this review helpful
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- Robin - Audible Editor
- 28-02-18
So chilling!
I binged this series really quickly. I listen to a lot of true crime and these episodes were really compelling, containing real audio from 999 calls and other great material. Not for the faint-hearted!
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
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- Sasperella
- Norwich
- 24-02-19
An intense listen.
A very intense listen and was disappointed when it had finished. Very informative and not for the faint hearted.
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- Helen Donnelly
- 03-05-18
Excellent - sad, sensitive, shocking, gripping
Some very tough stories told very well with sensitivity and respect. I can't believe I had forgotten about some of these.
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- Kate Lamb
- 14-05-19
disappointment
just a rehash of old news reports . l found it irritating and in the end
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Our Tim
- 10-04-18
Chillingly brilliant
Would you listen to Real Crime again? Why?
Yes - based on real world stories, you can find out more about some of these horrific crimes online which challenge your perception, both from what you read and what you hear in this series.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The very start of the series, with the 999 call from the Philpotts and the narrative of the Hungerford Massacre
Any additional comments?
Chilling. Honest. Unbelievable. One I'd recommend to anyone.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- rebecca smith
- 23-04-19
really liked it
I'm really in to the real crime stories, so this is really interesting to me
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-04-19
Gripping
Fantastic series, with enough detail to paint a picture of each case without being too disturbing.
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- Louse
- Edinburgh
- 18-04-19
James bulger
I enjoyed listening to these true crimes but found it incredibly disrespectful that on more than one occasion and in the title they call James bulger Jamie.
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- Miss G Cox
- 12-04-19
Cleverly retold
My one complaint is that the episodes don’t go on long enough! Very interesting way to retell famous crime events.
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- Admiralu
- 01-10-18
Outstanding British Crime Series
This is a superb series about several crimes which challenged how the British view crime and punishment. Sadly, we in the US are all to familiar with several of these. These cases shocked and horrified that country. Hear what happened and the changes made. Riveting.
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
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- Matias Vossen
- 19-09-18
A unique kind of audiobook
This is not a usual audiobook, as this is about real events of crimes. The way this was told is amazing. Interesting! Plus the added background music adds some touch to the audiobook!
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
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- Gina Vansickle
- 16-02-19
Hate the Sound Effects and music.
I download books to hear them read. Not for theatrical embellishment. It is distracting and unnecessary to have music in the background and sound effects. It is really irritating having more noise. If I am reading a book I do not turn on the radio or tv. I am looking for a peaceful experience not more noise.
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- Daniel R Calvert
- 22-05-19
OK, but.....
Stories ok, performances marginal, need to manually select chapters...no continual playing. overall rating: only fair.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-05-19
HORRIFIC!<br />
Terrible crime, I can't believe they only got jail time. Don't understand how parents or so called parents could do such a thing to their children. They should suffer like their poor children did.
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- Michelle Anderson
- 03-05-19
Just Excellent
Genuinely enjoyed listening and learning some facts behind rather infamous cases. I like that the episodes are short and to the point, very well done. If you’re a fan of real life cases and mysteries this is for you!
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- Carol Nain
- 02-05-19
Tragic stories
I liked the narrator and the individual stories were ghastly but informative. Worth the frre time
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- Peter Faine
- 20-04-19
Shock and Riveting
I am greatly saddened with the stories so much tragic loss. With that said it was very interesting to listen to and learn about the way the crimes are solved.
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- Tonya
- 03-04-19
Intriguing
I am amazed at the human ability to force cruelty on another person. These stories intrigue me and repulse me at the same time. A good listen.
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- Hayley Myers
- 27-02-19
Fantastic
Great, quick, mini stories for your 30 minute car ride commutes. Fascinating listening to this true crime docuseries.