In the heart of Fulham, a mystery lingers, cast by Mr. Kipper's shadow.

July 1986: London. A young estate agent, Suzy Lamplugh, meets "Mr. Kipper" and vanishes. What began as a routine appointment spiralled into one of Britain's most baffling and disturbing missing person cases.

"Mr. Kipper's Shadow" pulls back the curtain on this chilling mystery. We dissect the elusive Mr. Kipper, the crime scene oddities (champagne, anyone?), and the decades-long hunt for answers. From conflicting sightings to the prime suspect who walked free, we trace the long shadow of a case that exposed the dark side of a city and changed personal safety forever.

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 In Peculiar Justice: Britain’s Final Executioners, we journey through the haunting final days of capital punishment in the UK. From wrongful hangings and crimes of passion to political reform and public outrage, we trace how cases like Derek Bentley, Ruth Ellis, and Timothy Evans ignited a national reckoning. This podcast brings together chilling courtroom drama, shifting moral codes, and relentless activism to uncover how Britain transitioned from the noose to human rights. A must-listen for history lovers, legal minds, and anyone curious about how a nation outgrew its darkest punishments. 

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From the Avon’s murky depths to the city’s colourful culture – a creature of myth or mischief?

In this episode of Peculiar Britain, we dive deep into the curious case of the Bristol Crocodile – a modern urban legend that’s been swimming through local folklore since 2014. From a bus driver’s bizarre sighting to sculptures, social media accounts, and unofficial warning signs, this story blends humour, hysteria, and hometown pride. We unpack the origins, the (dubious) evidence, official silence, and the vibrant cultural life the legend has inspired. Is there really a reptile lurking in the harbour waters, or is this just Bristol’s wildest in-joke?

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One girl. One country lane. No answers for over 40 years.

On a quiet summer afternoon in 1978, 13-year-old Genette Tate vanished while delivering newspapers in the peaceful village of Aylesbeare, Devon. Her bike was found abandoned, the newspapers scattered—but she was never seen again. 

This episode explores one of Britain’s most haunting and enduring mysteries. From the massive search effort and early suspects to the shadow of serial killer Robert Black, we trace the twists and turns of the investigation that captivated a nation and devastated a family. Was Genette the victim of a tragic coincidence—or a predator hiding in plain sight?

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House of Horrors – Fred & Rose West

In this chilling episode of Peculiar Britain, we descend into the dark and depraved world of Fred and Rose West — the seemingly ordinary couple who orchestrated some of the most horrific serial murders in British history.

 Operating from their home at 25 Cromwell Street in Gloucester, the Wests committed unspeakable acts of rape, torture, and murder against young women, including members of their own family. We explore their troubled upbringings, the timeline of their crimes, how the truth finally came to light, and the haunting legacy they left behind. This isn’t just true crime — it’s the story of how evil lived next door.

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Unearthing the Secrets of a Town's Forgotten Collapse

In "Echoes Beneath," we delve deep into the shocking 1967 ground collapse in Frindsbury that took Jean Thompson's life, leaving behind unanswered questions and a community forever changed. 

Join us as we uncover hidden histories, explore geological mysteries, and examine the tragic events that still resonate today.

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