Glasgow Crime Stories
Glasgow Times
Glasgow Crime Stories is a weekly podcast that brings together the city’s biggest cold cases and most shocking crimes in packed 20-minute episodes. Narrated by Taggart star Alex Norton, and featuring detailed reports with fresh interviews, the podcast is the perfect listen for any true crime lover or Glaswegian.
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Scripts written by Norman Silvester. Produced by Ema Sabljak. Email: [email protected] to get involved/give feedback.
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#19 The legal legend Joe Beltrami who defended hundreds of Glasgow's hardmen
Glasgow Crime Stories
05/16/22 • 20 min
In the latest podcast episode, we turn to law rather than crime, as we place a spotlight on lawyer Joe Beltrami. To this day, he is known as one of Scotland’s foremost criminal defence lawyers, having represented hundreds of people charged with criminal offences.
------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F
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05/16/22 • 20 min
#18 The Glasgow cop who was the real life Taggart hunting Bible John
Glasgow Crime Stories
05/09/22 • 15 min
In the latest episode of the Glasgow Crime Stories podcast, meet the detective who was behind the investigation into one of Scotland’s most notorious uncaught killers Bible John. The late Joe Beattie is a police officer who is almost as well known as the crimes he investigated.
------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F
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05/09/22 • 15 min
#17 The murder of four-year-old Betty Alexander
Glasgow Crime Stories
05/02/22 • 17 min
Back in 1952, the murder of young Betty Alexander sent shockwaves through Glasgow. Yet despite every effort, the vicious individual behind the killing was never found.
------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F
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05/02/22 • 17 min
#16 The Hampden stadium riot which saw 200 arrests and booze banned at football games
Glasgow Crime Stories
04/25/22 • 17 min
It was a football riot that resulted in more than 200 arrests and a ban on booze in football grounds which persists to this day. Listen to the story about the Hampden Riots after a match between Rangers and Celtic in 1980.
------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F
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04/25/22 • 17 min
#15 The murder of Euan Johnston as he waited at Glasgow traffic lights
Glasgow Crime Stories
04/18/22 • 18 min
In this episode of the Glasgow Crime Stories, we focus on the brutal murder of Euan Johnston as he sat waiting at traffic lights in Glasgow’s Kinning Park.
------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F
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04/18/22 • 18 min
#14 Secret affairs, arson and scandals: The story of Madeleine Smith
Glasgow Crime Stories
04/11/22 • 18 min
In this episode, we explore a true Victorian scandal involving poisoning, secret lovers, and a young socialite’s fall from grace in the case of Madeleine Smith.
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Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F
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04/11/22 • 18 min
#13 The story of last woman to be hanged in Scotland - child killer Susan Newell
Glasgow Crime Stories
04/04/22 • 18 min
We focus on the last woman to be hanged in Scotland after the chilling murder of a 13-year-old boy.
------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F
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04/04/22 • 18 min
#12 Double killer John McGeechan and his brutal attack on two innocent men
Glasgow Crime Stories
03/28/22 • 17 min
In today’s episode of Glasgow Crime Stories, we delve into the arrest and trial of a Scottish killer who murdered two innocent men.
------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F
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03/28/22 • 17 min
#11 The Human Crocodile or the trial of infamous Dr Edward Pritchard
Glasgow Crime Stories
03/21/22 • 20 min
More than 100,000 watched on after he had been sentenced to death. Listen to the story of the infamous Human Crocodile or Dr Edward Pritchard who was hanged for the death of his wife and mother-in-law.
------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F
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03/21/22 • 20 min
#20 The murder of housemaid Jess McPherson that remains a Glasgow mystery
Glasgow Crime Stories
05/23/22 • 18 min
The savage murder of servant Jess McPherson was one of the most senseless murders that Glasgow had witnessed but was it also a miscarriage of justice?
------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F
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05/23/22 • 18 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Glasgow Crime Stories have?
Glasgow Crime Stories currently has 52 episodes available.
What topics does Glasgow Crime Stories cover?
The podcast is about True Crime, Podcasts and Crime.
What is the most popular episode on Glasgow Crime Stories?
The episode title '#19 The legal legend Joe Beltrami who defended hundreds of Glasgow's hardmen' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Glasgow Crime Stories?
The average episode length on Glasgow Crime Stories is 19 minutes.
How often are episodes of Glasgow Crime Stories released?
Episodes of Glasgow Crime Stories are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Glasgow Crime Stories?
The first episode of Glasgow Crime Stories was released on Dec 21, 2021.
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