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A podcast feed with exclusive investigations by journalists from The Times and The Sunday Times.

The latest series: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor at The Times, looks into the suicide of a 22-year-old British student and soon links it to a man in Canada selling a lethal substance.

 

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Episodes

Poison (Pt 5) - August 2024 UPDATE: Kenneth Law in the dock

Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. James sits down with his producer, Will, to go over all the latest developments on the case, as Kenneth Law is expected to go on trial in 2025 accused of 14 counts of murder. If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the su...

Aug 30, 202415 minSeason 9Ep. 6

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 8) - Innocent

Andy’s fight to be vindicated is finally realised.  In this update, series producer Will goes to see Andy the day after the Court of Appeal in London overturned his rape conviction after new DNA evidence implicated another man in the crime.  This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.  Host: Will Roe.  If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised i...

Aug 02, 202334 minSeason 6Ep. 8

Poison (Pt 4) - UPDATE: Kenneth Law is arrested

Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide.  On Tuesday night, police in Canada announced the arrest and charge of a 57-year-old man on two counts of aiding or counselling suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online  https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Tim...

May 04, 202318 minSeason 9Ep. 5

Poison - A conversation on suicide prevention

Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide.  Why does suicide occur? Why is there still a stigma around it? And how can we work to prevent people from taking their own lives?  If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online  https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of rea...

Apr 28, 202343 minSeason 9Ep. 4

Poison (Pt 3) - An encounter in Toronto

Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide.  In the final episode of Poison, James goes to Canada to track down Kenneth Law and confront him over his operation.     If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online  https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The...

Apr 28, 202339 minSeason 9Ep. 3

Poison (Pt 2) - The man who sells death

Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide.  In the second of this three part series we learn of a man called Kenneth Law who’s based in Canada.  Law appears to be selling a substance to young, vulnerable, adults in the UK, some of whom are using it to take their own lives.  If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online  https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on th...

Apr 27, 202324 minSeason 9Ep. 2

Poison (Pt 1) - The life of Tom Parfett

Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide.  In October, 2021 David Parfett’s 22-year-old son, Tom, took his own life.  In the first of a three-part podcast we hear from David about the events that led up to the university student’s death. If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online  https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. This podcas...

Apr 27, 202324 minSeason 9Ep. 1

Poison - Coming soon

Warning, this series contains discussions about suicide.  A new three-part investigation here on Friday 28 April. James Beal, the Social Affairs Editor at The Times looks into the suicide of a 22-year-old British student and soon links it to a man in Canada selling a lethal substance. How many more deaths could this man be connected to?  What is being done to regulate this? And can he be stopped?   If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to so...

Apr 25, 20232 min

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 7) - UPDATE - A breakthrough

In this update, Emily’s producer Will goes to see Andy after news broke that his case is now being referred to the Court of Appeal after a DNA profile on the victim’s clothing was linked to another man on the national database. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . Host: Will Roe.  You can listen to the full series first released in September, 2021 here...

Feb 03, 202320 minSeason 6Ep. 7

Last man standing (Pt 8) - Restless ghosts

When a British minister tells reporters that John Cantlie is still alive in February 2019, the search is on again. What does the British government know? Anthony Loyd shares his conclusions. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times. Clips: CNN, Sky, Voice of America, Channel 4, ABC. Hosted on Ac...

Aug 12, 202255 minSeason 8Ep. 8

Last man standing (Pt 7) - Inside Mosul

Anthony retraces John Cantlie’s steps on the streets of Mosul, the Iraqi city where John was last seen alive. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes .  Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times. Clips: CNN and BBC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 05, 202255 minSeason 8Ep. 7

Last man standing (Pt 6) - Lend me your ears

As one by one the British and American hostages are killed by their captors, John Cantlie emerges in a series of Islamic State propaganda films, ‘Lend Me Your Ears’. His new role keeps him alive. It also attracts questions. Is the hostage becoming a willing messenger? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes .  Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Corre...

Jul 29, 202251 minSeason 8Ep. 6

Last man standing (Pt 5) - Freedom is for other people

Some of the hostages who were held with John Cantlie describe what life was like inside their prison cell, under the watch of brutal Isis guards. Their captors had a special role in mind for John… but why did Isis pick him? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes .  Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times. Clips: Acceleration TV, ...

Jul 22, 202246 minSeason 8Ep. 5

Last man standing (Pt 4) - There but for the grace of God

For Anthony this story is personal as he reveals that he himself was captured while reporting on the Syrian conflict. What is it like to be a journalist covering war? And what does his experience tell us about John Cantlie's kidnap? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times. Clips : BBC and CNN. ...

Jul 15, 202252 minSeason 8Ep. 4

Last man standing (Pt 3) - Missing

John Cantlie is missing and there are no leads in the case. The hunt is on for his whereabouts, when a rapper shows up in a Belgian prison saying he has information to share. What can this man tell us about John’s location and the conditions they both experienced as Isis hostages? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, Wa...

Jul 08, 202238 minSeason 8Ep. 3

Last man standing (Pt 2) - The kidnap

Anthony investigates details of John Cantlie and his colleague James Foley’s abduction in 2012. He speaks to those who were with them and explores possible reasons the men were targeted.  This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times. Clips: BBC, Al Jazeera, Guardian. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Jul 01, 202240 minSeason 8Ep. 2

Last man standing (Pt 1) - On the trail

Anthony Loyd begins his investigation into the disappearance of journalist John Cantlie, who was taken by Isis in 2012. He explores the events of a prior kidnap and asks: what compelled John to return to Syria after his first escape?  This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times. Clips: BBC, 5L...

Jun 24, 202236 minSeason 8Ep. 1

Last man standing - Coming soon

In 2012, British journalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria. Then a series of videos emerged showing Cantlie spouting Isis propaganda. He hasn’t been seen since. In this new 8-part series - beginning Friday 24 June - The Times’ War Correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesof...

Jun 20, 20222 min

The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 4) - The Kittens who still purr

In the final episode of the series, Louise meets those who remain loyal to Adnan Oktar and talks to a British lawyer who was at his trial. Former Kitten Ceylan reflects on her time in the cult. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . If you, or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the website below has a summary of all avail...

Feb 18, 202229 minSeason 7Ep. 4

The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 3) - The turnstile system

Warning: This episode includes explicit sexual references from the start. In this episode a former male member of the cult threatens Louise with legal action over his interview. Also, we relive the moment the organisation was finally brought down. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . If you, or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this...

Feb 11, 202231 minSeason 7Ep. 3

The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 2) - Nice girls from good families

In the second episode of this four part series, Louise speaks to a woman who says she was sexually abused by Adnan Oktar. Plus, a former male member of the cult rethinks his own crimes. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . If you, or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the website below has a summary of all available sup...

Feb 04, 202233 minSeason 7Ep. 2

The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 1) - The Mahdi wears Armani

In the first episode of a new four-part series, The Sunday Times's award-winning Middle East Correspondent, Louise Callaghan, tries to get to grips with one of the most bizarre stories she's ever covered. In January last year, the leader of Turkey's most powerful cult was sentenced to over 1,000 years in prison. But what happened? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesof...

Jan 28, 202232 minSeason 7Ep. 1

Coming soon - The Messiah and his Kittens

The Sunday Times's award-winning Middle East correspondent Louise Callaghan examines the downfall of a Turkish preacher and cult leader, Adnan Oktar, who was sentenced to over 1,000 years in prison last year.   His crimes included: leading a criminal gang, kidnapping, fraud and sexual abuse.  A four-part investigative series begins this Friday, 28th January here on the Reporter podcast, and will be released every Friday following. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Jan 25, 20221 min

Who Killed CJ Davis? (An update) - "Atonement"

As teenage murders reach a 13-year high in London and growing numbers of grieving families seek some kind of justice, a year after releasing the series, John heads back to east London looking for answers. In 2017, 14-year-old CJ Davis was shot dead in broad daylight. No one has ever been charged with his murder. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at:  thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . Ho...

Dec 08, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 6) - Police failings

In the final episode of the series, Emily speaks to the former wife of another suspect from the time which raises questions about how thorough Greater Manchester Police were. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at:  thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . Host : Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times. Actress: Eliza Marsland. If you have any information that you want to share on Andy's case ...

Oct 29, 202133 minSeason 6Ep. 6

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 5) - 'Forced' to testify?

In the penultimate episode of the series, Emily speaks to one half of a couple whose witness testimony helped convict Andy. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at:  thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . Host : Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times. If you have any information that you want to share on Andy's case or remember anything from the time, you can contact Emily Dugan directly on ...

Oct 22, 202131 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 4) - Forensics

In episode four, Emily hears how new DNA testing techniques reveal a different man may have been at the crime scene and Andy explains a dilemma that prisoners who maintain their innocence face. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at:  thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . Host : Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times. If you have any information that you want to share on Andy's case o...

Oct 15, 202128 minSeason 6Ep. 4

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 3) - Witness testimony

In episode three of this series, Emily visits the scene of the crime in Greater Manchester. She also meets a survivor of a different sexual assault who explains how - through no fault of their own - victims can misidentify their attackers. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at:  thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . Host : Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times. If you have any infor...

Oct 08, 202127 minSeason 6Ep. 3

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 2) - The trial

In today's episode, Emily looks back at what happened during Andy's trial in 2004 and reveals a worrying fact about two witnesses whose testimony helped secure his conviction. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at:  thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes . Host : Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times. If you have any information that you want to share on Andy's case or remember anything fro...

Oct 01, 202139 minSeason 6Ep. 2
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