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Ken Dodd spent decades making audiences laugh, but behind the scenes he became the target of one of Britain's most disturbing stalking cases. Charlie West and Jack Mercer trace the shocking escalation from fan letters and handmade gifts to arson, anonymous threats, and the infamous perfumed dead rat that left investigators stunned.

Along the way, Charlie and Jack explore the psychology of obsession, erotomania, celebrity fixation, and how delusion can turn rejection into dangerous behaviour. It's a dark story—but if nothing else, you'll probably never look at gift wrapping quite the same way again!

Memorable moments:

• 🐀 The chilling story behind the perfumed dead rat.
• 🔥 How a celebrity crush escalated into arson and terror.
• 🧠 The psychology of erotomania and obsessive stalking.

CHARLIE WEST
Charlie has a lifelong fascination for the psychology behind criminal obsession. Known for her sharp wit, fearless opinions and ability to find humour in even the darkest conversations, she's never afraid to challenge accepted narratives or ask the awkward questions others avoid!

Stalker Spotlight: Charlie's favourite stalker is the bizarre story of the "Hollywood Letter Stalker"; a woman who became convinced she was destined to marry a famous actor, sending thousands of letters over several years. The case perfectly illustrates the blurred line between fantasy and dangerous fixation, and remains one of the examples Charlie returns to when discussing how obsession can spiral into criminal behaviour.

JACK MERCER
Jack is a former investigative analyst with a deep-rooted interest in human psychology, particularly the patterns of behaviour that lead to obsession, fixation and control. Calm, measured and highly credible, he brings structure and clarity to even the most disturbing cases, often translating chaotic behaviour into understandable psychological frameworks.

Stalker Spotlight: Jack's favourite stalker is the case is of the “Watcher Letters” in New Jersey, where an unknown individual sent increasingly unsettling letters to a suburban family over several years. For Jack, the case is a stark example of how anonymity, patience and psychological manipulation can create fear without ever needing physical contact.