The BBC Sounds true crime podcast Murder They Wrote
, hosted by Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling, is increasing its release schedule to two episodes a week following growing audience demand. Launched three years ago, the show has surpassed 150 episodes and will return this autumn with major historical case files and a Halloween series.
Listeners of the popular audio series Murder They Wrote can expect an expanded lineup of weekly content on BBC Sounds.
Expanded Output and Autumn Case Files
The podcast is increasing its output to two releases each week in response to listener demand. This autumn schedule features major multi-part investigations into high-profile historical crimes, including the Great Train Robbery, the Josacine Affair, and the life of Ed Gein. Additionally, the production slate includes a special Halloween run dedicated to the real-life crimes and accounts that inspired iconic horror cinema characters.
Alongside the main investigations, the show brings back fan-favorite formats such as listener-led case suggestions and Mailbag episodes where the hosts address questions and correspondence from the community. A new tier of episodes, titled Casefiles, will also offer deeper analysis into prominent figures and stories previously touched upon in the main series.
Community Engagement and Production Dynamics
Behind the scenes, BBC Sounds executives credit the show’s growth to the distinct rapport between its presenters. Dylan Haskins, Commissioning Executive at BBC Sounds, noted the programme’s appeal among younger listeners on the platform.
“Since we launched Murder They Wrote three years ago, it has built a hugely loyal community of ‘living legends’ and become a real favourite among younger listeners on BBC Sounds. Laura and Iain’s unique dynamic brings warmth and a human touch to the genre and it’s been fantastic to work with the production team as they’ve grown the show. We’re thrilled to continue the journey and can’t wait to see what comes next.”
Dylan Haskins, Commissioning Executive at BBC Sounds
Co-host Laura Whitmore emphasized the active role that the audience plays in shaping the direction of the podcast through direct correspondence and theory-sharing.
“One of the best things about making Murder They Wrote is how invested our listeners are in every case we cover. Whether they’re sending in case suggestions, sharing their theories or getting involved through our Mailbag episodes, there’s a real sense of community around the podcast. We’re excited to bring listeners more fascinating stories, some brilliant listener-led episodes and a few surprises over the coming months.”
Laura Whitmore, Co-host
Hosts React to New Investigative material
Reflecting on the sheer volume and bizarre nature of the material uncovered for the upcoming episodes, co-host Iain Stirling pointed to the unpredictable nature of true crime research.
“Every time we think we’ve heard the wildest true crime story possible, another one comes along and proves us wrong. That’s what makes making this podcast so much fun. We’ve got some fascinating cases coming up, along with the return of some listener favourites, and we can’t wait for everyone to hear what’s next.”
Iain Stirling, Co-host
New episodes of the series remain accessible weekly across digital devices via the BBC Sounds platform.
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