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True Criminals is a multi award winning podcast hosted by Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist and broadcaster Helen Fospero.
The podcast won Outstanding Independent Podcast at the 2025 True Crime Awards, and returned to the awards this year, where Martin and Helen were named Most Captivating Hosts.
Drawing on decades of frontline journalism, they revisit both high profile and lesser known cases with the insight and curiosity of reporters who understand how investigations unfold. The result is thoughtful, revealing true crime that goes beyond the familiar headlines.
Guests include senior detectives, investigative journalists, bestselling authors and people directly connected to the cases, bringing first hand insight and new detail to each story.
Produced by Audio Bleach Global, with BAFTA winning producer Russell Barnes.
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Martin BruntTwitter: @skymartinbrunt
Read his book No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter on Amazon.
Helen FosperoInstagram: @helenfospero
Listen to her podcast The Convex Conversation on Apple Podcasts.
Credits
Produced by: Audio Bleach GlobalExecutive Producer: Lee MannProducer: Russell BarnesAudio Production: BleachedOriginal Music: BleachedArtwork: Bleached
Learn more: www.truecriminals.co.uk
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