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REAL

REAL

By: Naomi Channell
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Real is an independent true crime podcast made by award winning TV Producer Naomi Channell.Each episode is an audio documentary, telling a true crime story that is almost unbelievable. But these stories, are Real. If you would like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice

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Episodes
  • 'I'm Fighting the Law for my Sister'
    Apr 7 2026

    This episode is from my show 'REAL LIVES' - as I recover from a nasty illness and prepare to celebrate a big birthday in a few days time, I'm sharing an incredibly heartbreaking case from a brother who has suffered unfathomable loss and is now fighting for his sister.


    TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to domestic violence and suicide. Whilst the descriptions are not explicit, please take extra care whilst listening.


    In March 2023, Danielle Haggarty was found unresponsive in the flat of a man she was dating on and off for eight years. The circumstance's in this case revealed a disturbing fact - it's not a crime to witness someone dying and not call for help.


    Today we're joined by Danielle's brother Jonathan, whose life has been shaped by a series of unimaginable losses, and he is now on a mission to change the law in his sisters name.


    This is REAL LIVES.


    If you'd like to support the show, you can do so here:

    https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast


    If you'd like to connect to share a story on REAL or REAL LIVES, please find me on instagram @naomichannell or @realtruecrimepodcast or by searching my name on LinkedIn, thank you.


    To sign Jonathan's petition please see here:

    https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750545


    Justice for Danielle Facebook Group:

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584415784649&locale=en_GB


    If you need support with mental health and suicidal thoughts, please see the links below to organisations that can help:

    https://www.mind.org.uk/ - Mental health & Identity support

    https://www.spuk.org.uk/ - Suicide Prevention UK

    https://www.samaritans.org/ - The Samaritans

    https://988lifeline.org/ - Suicide Prevention USA

    https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ - Suicide Prevention Australia

    https://www.pieta.ie/ - Suicide Prevention Ireland


    If you need help or support with domestic abuse please get in touch with the following organisations:

    https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - UK

    https://mankind.org.uk/ - Support for male victims

    https://safelives.org.uk/ - UK

    https://www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/domestic-violence/ - Northern Ireland

    https://mapni.co.uk/ - Northern Ireland for men

    https://sdvs.ie/ - Ireland

    https://www.mensaid.ie/ - Ireland for men

    https://www.lifewire.org/ - USA

    https://www.thehotline.org/resources/men-can-be-victims-of-abuse-too/ - USA for men

    https://www.rizeup.com.au/ - Australia

    https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/ - Australia

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    46 mins
  • EP 6: His Name Was Stuart Lubbock 'No Justice, No Peace'
    Mar 31 2026

    So what happens now? Stuart Lubbock's sexual assault and murder is still being investigated by police - but where are the party goers now? We also speak to Owen Phillips, the producer of the Channel 4 documentary on the case titled 'Barrymore: Body In The Pool'.


    If you have any information on this case please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


    To support the show, you can join Patreon for £2 per month, thank you:

    https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast

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    30 mins
  • EP 5: His Name Was Stuart Lubbock 'Terry's Fight'
    Mar 31 2026

    Stuart Lubbock's father Terry has never given up on getting justice for his son. In this episode we look at the lengths Terry went to, including meeting up with Michael Barrymore, alone, in a hotel room.....


    If you have any information on this case please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


    To support the show, you can join Patreon for £2 per month, thank you:

    https://patreon.com/REALtruecrimepodcast

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    42 mins
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I don't normally leave reviews, but this podcast has ignited a string sense of belief that this young man is innocent and Jodi's killer has literally gotten away with murder.

I'm convinced

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Brilliant podcast! Really enjoying listening! Loving the detail she goes into and the way they're presented.

love it

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have been listening to this podcast for a while and can honestly say its one of the best, the detail and attention to the victim rather than the killer is done so tastefully - highly recommend

one of the best out there

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As a host Channell is more guide on the side than sage on the stage, giving voice to the voiceless and space to families, friends and others affected to share their perspectives.

An honest, compassionate, survivor-focused and trauma informed podcast. A refreshing take on the true crime genre.

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Been following this for years been hoping for a true deepdive. Really enjoyed I'm re-listening

Very interesting

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