30 Minute Crime

In this episode, Mark and Jeremy discuss Alex Belfield, the ex-BBC serial stalker whose harassment Jeremy likened, in court, to an “avalanche of hatred.”

They break down the timeline behind Belfield’s convictions, the channel he used to verbally defame his victims, his ultimate sentencing… and whether it was enough. 

In this episode Mark and Jeremy discuss three cases of public tragedies that have lingered in the news over the last decade. The most recent, a man mauled to death after entering a tiger enclosure, raised myriad questions about how safe we truly are in places that should offer no danger.

They break down the death of William Chapman, the near-death of a toddler in a crocodile enclosure in the months before – and, seven years ago, the devastating moment a child was dropped from the Tate Modern’s balcony.

Join Mark and Jeremy as they discuss two cases of capital punishment that have been dominating the news this month – that of Christa Pike and Nidal Hasan, both charged with murder. 

They break down the events that led to both Pike and Hasan’s arrests, and question whether the death penalty can ever be ethically enacted.

Today Jeremy and Mark discuss the case of the Putney Pusher – a bizarre instant of completely unpremeditated violence that led to a woman very nearly losing her life.

Who is the Putney Pusher? Will we ever know? The two break down the tragic events that led to the death of the most recent suspect, who took his own life after being accused of the crime.

In this episode Mark and Jeremy break down one of the most tragic deaths in British history – a mystery that led to one of the biggest media circuses in recent memory.

Princess Diana, ‘The People’s Princess,’ died in a car crash aged only 36. But what really happened that night – will we ever truly know? 

Join Mark and Jeremy today as they discuss Rose West – perhaps one of the most infamous female serial killers and abusers in history. Why was she fascinated with torturing young women? How did the men in her life – her husband, Fred, and her father – propel her towards this dark end? 

We break down the timeline of her brutal murders and debate whether serial killers are born or made.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions on sensitive topics including murder, sexual assault and abuse.

Join Mark and Jeremy today as they discuss the case of Rolf Harris – famed entertainer, and serial abuser. We break down the timeline of the so-called ‘Primetime Predator,’ and track his descent for star-studded celebrity to convicted offender. 

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions on sensitive topics including sexual assault.

Join Mark and Jeremy as they discuss a case that has disgusted the public for the last months; Robert Bush, the Hull funeral director, whose grisly practices came to light when police entered his parlour.

Bodies left to rot, ashes mixed up at random, and coffins nailed together with the cheapest wood he could find… today we break down the horrors of Legacy Funeral Directors, and how he got away with it for so long. 

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions on sensitive topics including death and child loss.

Join Jeremy and Mark today as they discuss the recent case of Simon Levy — a prolific assaulter who was left to roam and attack on the underground system until he murdered two women.

Levy is now serving a whole life sentence… but how much of his violence could have been prevented if the police had taken action earlier?

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of graphic violence and sexual assault.

Join Mark and Jeremy as they dissect the chilling case of Mark Dixie, who murdered a young woman only metres outside her house – and seemed to show little regret in court for his actions. 

The case has come back into the light recently, as it has been revealed that a police officer, Jason Grafham, kept photos of the grisly crime scene in his desk years after the case – apparently for ‘training purposes.’

They break down the events of 2005 and discuss the abysmal breach of conduct in the police force. 

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Today, Mark and Jeremy discuss the most infamous serial killer in human history: Ted Bundy. 

Bundy’s cruelty spanned more victims than we might ever know, with the vicious murderer’s confessions shifting up until the moment of his death. 

Join them as they break down how Bundy earned his place as a notorious villain — and why he became the twisted figure that he was.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of graphic violence.

Join Jeremy and Mark today as they talk through the latest updates in the tragic murder of Ann Widdecombe – why the police acted so slowly, the counter-terrorism updates, and the identity of the man currently charged for the crime. 

Ann was an outspoken, impressive politician with divisive views; but she, at the age of 78, was not a likely candidate for murder.

What might have driven our suspect to commit this crime? And why did the police take so long to charge him?

Three teenagers and a burglary that turned to manslaughter.

Join Jeremy and Mark today as they discuss the tragic case of Constable Andrew Harper, a brave police officer that was killed in the line of duty while attempting to chase down suspects as they fled. 

Now, with prison overcrowding a government concern, his killers might be freed early. In this episode, we talk through the terrible lead-up to Harper’s death, the conviction, and the public response to the suggestion criminals be released for the sake of capacity.

In today’s episode, Mark and Jeremy discuss the Gilgo Beach Murders – the work of a prolific serial killer who took the lives of eight women before he was finally convicted, thirteen years after his first attack.

Rex was known as an unassuming Manhattan architect with a wife of twenty-seven years. He is now held as one of the vilest killers in history. 

Join them as they discuss Rex Heuermann’s vicious crimes, and puzzle over how a man so utterly depraved managed to avoid suspicion for so long.

In today’s episode, Mark and Jeremy break down a case that sent police in circles for almost a year: Joanna Yeates, a twenty-five-year-old architect whose body was found by the side of the road eight days after she disappeared.

Her death raised a slew of questions, and they examine the two key suspects who fell under suspicion and try to piece together the events of a night that remains murky.

Join them as they dissect the tragic events of that 2010 Christmas day, when Joanna’s body was discovered…

This week, we have decided to bring you a bonus episode of 30 Minute Crime, paying tribute to Conservative MP turned Reform UK spokeswoman, Ann Widdecombe.

News of her murder came as a shock last week, and in this special episode, we explore her tragic death alongside her vibrant and conscientious life in politics.

As a friend of hers, Jeremy sheds light on what she was like behind the scenes, and Mark offers his insight as an ex-detective on the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death.

This week, Mark and Jeremy examine one of the most infamous and controversial cases in British history, the White House Farm Murders.

Jeremy Bamber is currently in jail for the murder of five of his family members, but to this day still argues that he is innocent. Is it possible that he is telling the truth?

Join Mark and Jeremy for an examination of key pieces of evidence, the failings of the police, and who the real murderer behind these awful crimes could be.

This week, Mark and Jeremy dive into the controversial case of Lucy Letby; the nurse convicted of murdering seven babies. After being sent to jail in 2024, questions have arisen about whether her case was managed properly within the judicial system. Is she Britain's worst baby killer or an innocent woman? Join Jeremy and Mark as they answer the burning questions surrounding this infamous trial.

In this week's episode, we dive into Mark's role in exposing prolific child offender Jimmy Savile, the shocking nature of Savile's web of lies, and how he was able to get away with it for so long.

What drove Peter Murrell to commit his crimes? And is it possible that Nicola Sturgeon really didn't know about what was happening in her own home?

Join ex-detective Mark Williams-Thomas and presenter Jeremy Vine in delving into what could have motivated Peter Murrell to commit embezzlement in plain sight....

Coming soon. Your weekly dose of crime.