The Crime Hub

The cleverest detective in England is on the track of the wily Clay. An arrest is imminent. But who, actually, is likely to be collared?

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London’s scientific experts play host to a bizarre German who has, apparently, found a way to manufacture diamonds. The gems seem genuine. But what about the professor? 

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Many people will remember the murders of Holly Chapman and Jessica Wells in Cambridge for the heart breaking photograph of the two eleven year old friends in Manchester United football shirts.

Involving over 700 police officers, the investigation was one of the biggest manhunts in history.

The case had such an impact that it changed the law forever.

True crime author, Thomas Grant QC talks to Olly Jarvis about the police investigation, subsequent trial of Huntley for murder, Maxine Carr on a lesser charge, and the ways in which the case resulted in legal reforms.

The cleverest detective in England is on the track of the wily Clay. An arrest is imminent. But who, actually, is likely to be collared?

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In 1955, Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in England following her conviction for the murder of her lover. True crime author, Thomas Grant QC talks to Olly Jarvis about the case, extraordinary events during the trial, whether she was truly guilty of murder and the facts the jury were never told.

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Over the past century, Court Number One at the Old Bailey in London has played host to numerous cause celebres and gruesome murders, occasionally defining society’s changing values and the evolution of the criminal law.

In this series of podcasts, true crime author, Thomas Grant QC discusses some of those cases with criminal barrister and writer, Olly Jarvis.

Author and psychologist Leona Deakin talks to Olly Jarvis about her riveting debut crime thriller, Gone and her contention that psychopaths are living and working amongst us. Find out about the inspiration for her novel and what are the classic psychopathic traits?

A few seconds of bad judgement when behind the wheel often has tragic consequences and can lead to a prison sentence.

What is the law on death by dangerous and what happens at Court?

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Former solicitor and now a criminal barrister with a particular specialism in prosecuting and defending people charged with fatal road traffic offences, Adrian Farrow talks to Olly Jarvis about cases involving causing death by dangerous or careless driving.

Hear about the people that get charged, the law and the prison sentences that are imposed.

Represented by the ‘Great Defender’, Edward Marshall Hall, Robert Wood was tried for the murder of Emily Dimmock, whose naked, near-decapitated body was discovered in her bed.

Over the decades, the trial has inspired great works of art and fiction. True crime author, Thomas Grant QC talks to Olly Jarvis about the case and his own views on Wood’s guilt or innocence.

This highly acclaimed short story was originally aired on BBC Radio.

A twisting tale which explores the thought processes of ageing barrister, Harry Fox while cross-examining the alleged victim of a marital rape. Things are never what they seem…

Extinction Rebellion – Do or Die?

The direct action movement, Extinction Rebellion is growing and protesters have been stopping traffic and bringing parts of the UK to a standstill. Are they just a nuisance or will history teach us that we should have listened?

In this podcast, documentary maker, Eric Lamptey goes to a protest in Trafalgar Square and then interviews Mike, an XR co-ordinator at his unusual riverside home.

Why are people getting themselves arrested, what’s the law and why does it matter?