Bed of Lies podcast1.Bed of LiesThe Telegraph

A Very British Cult podcast2.A Very British CultBBC

Believe in Magic podcast3.Believe in MagicBBC

CONFLICTED podcast4.CONFLICTEDMessage Heard

Death of a Codebreaker podcast5.Death of a CodebreakerBBC

Filthy Ritual podcast6.Filthy RitualGlobal

Londongrad podcast7.LondongradTortoise Media

Love Bombed podcast8.Love BombedBBC

Spy Valley: An Engineer's Nuclear Betrayal podcast9.Spy Valley: An Engineer’s Nuclear BetrayalBrazen

The English Disease | Legacy podcast10.The English Disease | LegacyStak

The Great Post Office Trial podcast11.The Great Post Office TrialBBC

The Lazarus Heist podcast12.The Lazarus HeistBBC

The Secret History of Flight 149 podcast13.The Secret History of Flight 149Crowd Network

The Trojan Horse Affair podcast14.The Trojan Horse AffairRebecca Laks

American Scandal podcast15.American ScandalWondery

Bad Blood: The Final Chapter podcast16.Bad Blood: The Final ChapterThree Uncanny Four

Bag Man podcast17.Bag ManMSNBC

Bear Brook podcast18.Bear BrookNHPR

Blowback podcast19.BlowbackBrendan James and Noah Kulwin

Bone Valley podcast20.Bone ValleyLava for Good

Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen podcast21.Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen

CounterClock podcast22.CounterClockDelia D'Ambra

Harsh Reality: The Story of Miriam Rivera podcast23.Harsh Reality: The Story of Miriam RiveraWondery

In The Dark podcast24.In The DarkThe New Yorker

Nice White Parents podcast25.Nice White ParentsSerial & The New York Times

Proof: A True Crime Podcast26.Proof: A True Crime PodcastRed Marble Media

Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra podcast27.Rachel Maddow Presents: UltraMSNBC

S-Town podcast28.S-TownBrian Reed

Scamanda podcast29.ScamandaLionsgate Sound

Slow Burn podcast30.Slow BurnSlate

Sold a Story podcast31.Sold a StoryAmerican Public Media

Spy Affair podcast32.Spy AffairWondery

The Dropout podcast33.The DropoutABC News

The Evaporated: Gone with the Gods podcast34.The Evaporated: Gone with the GodsCampside Media & Sony Music Entertainment

The Letter podcast35.The LetterKSL Podcasts, Lemonada Media and Workhouse Media

The Shrink Next Door podcast36.The Shrink Next DoorWondery

True Crime Bullsh** podcast37.True Crime Bullsh**Studio BOTH/AND

Undisclosed podcast38.UndisclosedRabia Chaudry, Susan Simpson, and Colin Miller

Welcome to Your Fantasy podcast39.Welcome to Your FantasyGimlet

White Lies podcast40.White LiesNPR, Embedded+

Your Own Backyard podcast41.Your Own BackyardChris Lambert

The best Investigative podcasts UK

Investigative journalism podcasts discover hidden truths behind stories, some you might have seen in the headlines and some unfairly forgotten. They mix meticulous research with compelling storytelling, offering insights into complex issues and historical events, transforming listeners into detectives on a quest for understanding and revelation in each episode.
In this collection of the best investigative podcasts, each series unfolds like a novel, cracking intricate mysteries across full seasons. This category is right for those who enjoy the thrills of investigative journalism, offering diverse shows spanning the gamut from political scandals to social injustices. Imagine immersing yourself in narratives that keep you at the edge of your seat, where each episode peels back another layer of the story, revealing truths often stranger than fiction.
Take, for instance, Slow Burn and Bag Man, each a masterpiece in its own right within the investigative podcasts world. These shows transport you through time and space to witness pivotal historical moments with fresh perspectives. Whether exploring the nuanced intricacies of a vice president’s fall from grace or delving into the controversial actions of a vigilante in New York City, these investigative podcasts feature compelling tales that resonate deeply with contemporary issues. They don’t just tell stories; they invite you to ponder the repeating patterns of history and the complexities of human behavior. This ability to connect the past with the present and discover the layers of intriguing real-life events makes the best investigative podcasts informative and profoundly engaging.



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