Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling

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Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling

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103. The Antwerp Diamond Heist
26/1/2026 | 42 mins.
In 2003, approximately $100-million dollars-worth of loot was stolen from a high-security vault in Antwerp. Iain digs into this case, which was solved – in part – by a half-eaten salami sandwich!
Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds.
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102. The Blackout Ripper
19/1/2026 | 40 mins.
In February 1942, in the midst of the WW2 blackouts, four women are found brutally murdered in their homes. Laura explores whether the crimes are linked. And, if so, who was behind them?
Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at [email protected]
101. The Toyshop Fugitive
12/1/2026 | 39 mins.
This week, Iain looks at the true story that inspired Channing Tatum’s 2025 film ‘Roofman’. We’re diving into the story of Jeffery Manchester, including the unusual hiding place he chose after escaping from prison.
Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at [email protected]
100. The Real Roxie & Velma
05/1/2026 | 41 mins.
Happy centenary, Living Legends! We’re celebrating with a Chicago-themed case, looking at the real-life women who inspired the characters of Roxie Hart & Velma Kelly.
Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at [email protected]
Encore: Charles Manson, Part One
29/12/2025 | 49 mins.
We’re back in the MTW archives today for the first of our Charles Manson two-parter.
Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at [email protected]

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About Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling

Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling love true crime - in fact, they're a little bit obsessed. And now they want to share that obsession with you.Join Laura and Iain as they dive deep into some of the world's most jaw-dropping crime stories. Expect murder, mayhem, blackmail, betrayal, and more.Each week, the pair choose a new crime and divulge all the details you're dying to know. They unpick the crucial moments and get to the heart of the whodunnit - all while making each other laugh along the way.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available weekly on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode!If you would like to send us a message, email [email protected] and join the conversation using the hashtag #MTWPod

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