The Storyteller: Naked Villainy
Step inside the jury box and witness history being made in the latest smash hit true-crime series The Storyteller: Naked Villainy. This is the FIRST time in UK history that a full murder trial has been recorded and broadcast and this is no ordinary murder. Two scientists - two lovers - one killer, one victim and it took 45 years to get to court. Following on from the No1 The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul and Series Two - Violent Delights, crime journalist Isla Traquair does it again weaving the narrative with compassion and honest observation. Real interviews with those at the...
S3 E38 · Thu, May 23, 2024
Naked Villainy Bonus Brian McConnachie KC
In part one of my interview with Defence KC Brian McConnachie we learn about how he landed one of the biggest cases of his career unexpectedly. Part two, which is considerably longer and more detailed is available on the Patreon on the link below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E37 · Thu, May 16, 2024
Naked Villainy Bonus Gary Winter
This is part one of a three part interview with now retired Detective Inspector Gary Winter - the man responsible for getting the case to court. He reveals the huge effort it took to get the Crown and Procurator Fiscal Service to agree to move the case forward. In the second and third parts of his interview you will hear so much more about what was not said in court, evidence that couldn't be heard due to witnesses dying, more about Kit's actions after the murder and his frustration that it took 45 years to get to court. To hear the full three parts and many more in depth interviews, photos of the scene, people involved, locations, maps, court documents and analysis, join the Patreon below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link If you or someone you love is affected by issues raised in this podcast, below are some resources for domestic abuse, coercive control and stalking. https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/ https://dsahelpline.org https://www.paladinservice.co.uk
S3 E36 · Thu, May 09, 2024
Special Episode - Eric Jensen Part 2
In the second part of this in-depth interview with retired forensic officer Eric Jensen, he reveals his encounter with Kit Harrisson in the police station in 1978 following his arrest. To see the video version of this interview along with 40 plus bonus episodes, photos, documents and more click on the Patreon link below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E35 · Thu, May 02, 2024
Special Episode - Eric Jensen Part 1
Retired forensic officer Eric Jensen gives an in-depth interview revealing parts of evidence found at the scene which weren't mentioned during the trial. To see the video version of this interview along with 40 plus bonus episodes, photos, documents and more click on the Patreon link below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E34 · Thu, April 25, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 34
Following the high emotions at the end of the trial, I reflect on the hopes of those who didn't live to see justice and I visit Brenda's sister in Ipswich. Unfortunately she couldn't face a recorded interview but I summarise her thoughts on the case and her relief at the verdict and sentencing of her former brother-in-law. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Trailer · Wed, April 24, 2024
S3: Naked Villainy - Kit's Sister Tease
A teaser of the explosive in-depth interview with the sister of convicted killer Kit Harrisson. It is available now on the Patreon. Click on the link below to access this and forty plus bonus episodes plus photos, locations, documents and much more. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E33 · Thu, April 18, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 33
With the verdict delivered, all that is left to do is sentence the 82-year-old man who the jury decided was guilty of killing his ex-wife 45 years prior. Judge Lord Richardson does not hold back in addressing Dr Kit Harrisson during sentencing. Outside the court Dr Brenda Page's family finally have their say.
S3 E32 · Thu, April 11, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 32
The verdict - 45 years after the brutal murder of Dr Brenda Page, a jury must decide the fate of her accused killer. The judge gives the jury his final directions and instructs them that eight or more of them must be in agreement before returning with their verdict. Listener offer - get 10% off your first month and access a therapist from your phone or laptop by going to BetterHelp.com/storyteller If you or someone you love is affected by issues raised in this podcast, below are some resources for domestic abuse, coercive control and stalking. https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/ https://dsahelpline.org https://www.paladinservice.co.uk Useful article on coercive control https://uksaysnomore.org/what-is-coercive-control/
Bonus · Fri, April 05, 2024
S3: Naked Villainy Bonus Tease
Ahead of the verdict, listen to an extended teaser from the Patreon with excerpts from some of the in-depth interviews. You can listen to the full interviews plus analysis of the evidence, photos of the people and places, documents and much more. Click on the link below and sign up for the price of a cup of coffee to access the full library. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E31 · Thu, April 04, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 31
Defence KC Brian McConnachie accuses the Crown of presenting a case that amounts to fake news and urges the jury to acquit Dr Kit Harrisson on the charge of murder. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Listener offer - for a £1 per month trial starting your online business head to Shopify.co.uk/storyteller
Trailer · Sun, March 31, 2024
S3: Naked Villainy Alison Shaw tease
Here's a taster of my interview with veteran journalist Alison Shaw. The full interview with her analysis of the evidence and background knowledge from covering the case over four decades is on the Patreon. Click on the link below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E30 · Thu, March 28, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 30
Defence KC Brian McConnachie accuses "dangerous" witnesses of lying in his closing speech.
S3 E29 · Thu, March 21, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 29
Advocate Depute Alex Prentice takes his final opportunity to persuade the jury that there is only one person who has lied to the court.
S3 E28 · Thu, March 14, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 28
The closing speeches begin with Advocate Depute Alex Prentice repeating Dr Brenda Page's chilling words written in a letter. He weaves together the threads of the Crown case to create a strong cord. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link LISTENER OFFER - to get 10% off your first month with Betterhelp and choose from one of the thousand plus therapists in the UK visit Betterhelp.com/storyteller
Thu, March 07, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 27
More of the shocking contents of Dr Brenda Page's final letter to Kit Harrisson are revealed as the murder accused is reexamined and the defence case concludes.
S3 E26 · Thu, February 29, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 26
Difficult questions are put to Kit Harrisson during cross examination by Advocate Depute Alex Prentice right from the start. And a letter from him to Brenda Page reveals she was afraid of him.
Bonus · Mon, February 26, 2024
Bonus interview - Killer Personalities
Professor Sam Vaknin has three decades of experience working with narcissists, psychopaths and other personality disorders. In this special bonus episode we delve deep into the thought processes and behaviours of killers. The full video of this interviews available on the Patreon https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link https://www.youtube.com/@samvaknin
S3 E25 · Thu, February 22, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 25
Curiouser and curiouser - the stories and explanations keep flowing from accused killer Dr Kit Harrisson as he continues to give evidence in court. Charles Dickens even gets a mention! For exclusive extra content, including full into interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link If you'd like 10% off your first month of therapy go Betterhelp and take the first step to a happier you, head to betterhelp.com/storyteller
S3 E24 · Thu, February 15, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 24
From the moment he steps into the witness box it becomes clear this is not going to be the typical testimony of a murder accused as Kit Harrisson has an answer for everything, including questions he is not asked. In part one of his examination in chief, he claims it was Dr Brenda age who was aggressive towards him.
S3 E23 · Thu, February 08, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 23
Things get more heated in the second part of the police interview as Dr Kit Harrisson accuses the police of planting evidence and lying. And the Crown case closes with an unexpected announcement from the prosecutor. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Listener offer Shopify - Sign up for a £1 per month trial period at shopify.co.uk/storyteller
S3 E22 · Thu, February 01, 2024
Naked Villainy 22
A few surprises are in store as the second joint minute is read out in court. Also the Crown's last witness takes the stand and we hear Dr Kit Harrisson's bizarre police interview.
S3 E21 · Thu, January 25, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 21
A chilling encounter with a suspected killer - murder victim Dr Brenda Page's next door neighbour recalls an unexpected meeting with Dr Kit Harrisson and what it was like seeing him in court 45 years later. And the forensic evidence concludes with a simple summary - only two detectable DNA profiles at the scene. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Listener offers - for 10% off your first month of therapy head to betterhelp.com/storyteller And for 60% off your first HelloFresh order and 25% off the next two months go to HelloFresh.co.uk/villainy .
S3 E20 · Thu, January 18, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 20
A blood pattern expert reveals his interpretation of blood spatter on the walls and bedding and how the killer may have avoided being covered in blood. Forensic Scientist Christopher Gannicliffe also gives his interpretation of when the sperm belonging to accused Kit Harrison may have been deposited. Listener offer - Discover the delicious possibilities with HelloFresh. Visit HelloFresh.co.uk/villainy and get 60% off your first order and 25% off the next two months. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Bonus · Thu, January 11, 2024
S3: Naked Villainy Defence Lawyers Extra
A teaser of interviews with Defence Kings Counsel Brian McConnachie and Kit Harrisson's original lawyer David Burnside who represented him during his divorce and after his arrest in 1978. To hear the full interviews plus photographs of people, places and evidence exhibits, documents and currently 20 bonus episodes with many more to come, head to the link below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E19 · Thu, January 11, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 19
The cross examination of forensic scientist Dr Andrew Gibb continues and the defence are keen to focus on the survival of sperm even if items are washed. This is all setting up for a truly bizarre explanation coming up. How would you feel if you were in the jury? The evidence seems damning but can confusion create doubt? Listener offer - Hello Fresh - Delicious discoveries to be made in your kitchen with Hello Fresh. You can receive 60% off your first order and 25% the next two months if you go to HelloFresh.co.uk/villainy . For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link l
S3 E18 · Thu, January 04, 2024
Naked Villainy Ep 18
Ready for a deep dive into the anatomy of sperm? In this extra long episode you'll learn a lot about swimmers. If the science is too much, skip past the first fifteen minutes of the episode and on to what was found on Brenda's blood soaked bedsheets. Sponsor offers - Sign up and receive one-pound-per-month trial period at www.shopify.co.uk/storyteller and start your online business today. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D and five free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. www.drinkAG1.com/thestoryteller . For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E17 · Thu, December 28, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 17
Did Brenda's upstairs neighbour see her killer waiting in her flat for her to return? And hear what happened when police officers arrived at Dr Kit Harrisson's house to arrest him for her murder. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link To receive a free one year supply of Vitamin D and five free AG1 travel pack with your first purchase head to www.drinkag1.com/thestoryteller
S3 E16 · Thu, December 21, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 16
Retied Forensic officer Eric Jensen reveals a key piece of evidence he found linking Kit Harrisson's car to the point of entry of the murder scene and he's thoroughly cross examined by defence KC Brian McConnachie about the possibility of cross contamination. For exclusive extra content, photos, maps, never-heard-before interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E15 · Thu, December 14, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 15
Retired forensic officer gives evidence about the murder scene and what was taken to be tested including the watch strap found a Kit Harrisson's house in a fire grate. But confusion over which type of test ends in disaster. If you'd like to see the layout of the property, photos of the people and places as well as bonus analysis and exclusive interviews head to the Patreon below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E14 · Thu, December 07, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 14
A door banging and a scream heard by a visitor in the early hours at 13 Alan Street, but does his statement from the same day match his evidence in court? And the beginning of the testimony from the forensic scientist who investigated the scene.
S3 E13 · Thu, November 30, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 13
How would you react if police came to your door and informed you that your ex wife had been killed? You'll find out exactly what Dr Kit Harrisson said and how he responded to being arrested. That and a strange shopping trip to Edinburgh hours after Dr Brenda Page was brutally murdered. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link This episode is kindly sponsored by Betterhelp and there is an exclusive offer for loyal listeners. Head to www.betterhelp.com/storyteller for your 10% discount off the first month. Don't suffer in silence, especially at this time of year.
S3 E12 · Thu, November 23, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 12
Brenda's closest work colleague tells the court how she begged her to go along with Kit's wishes on a foreign work trip and confided her greatest fears. For exclusive extra content, including the full interview with Dr Jessie Watt and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E11 · Thu, November 16, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 11
Three statements from three colleagues with more damning evidence of Kit's violent outbursts, bruises seen on Brenda's legs and the lengths she went to, to hide the white trousers used as proof of a past assault on her, for the divorce hearing. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, an easy to use and accessible way to find a licensed therapist and set up convenient sessions from the comfort of your home. For 10% off your first month with BetterHelp please go to www.betterhelp.com/storyteller
S3 E10 · Thu, November 09, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 10
Inspector Morse was a famous British detective drama set in Oxford and in this episode you'll hear from the journalist who likened the murder of Dr Brenda Page, to one of the fictional scripts from the TV series. The first officer at the scene of the murder tells the court what he was met with upon entering her flat and Brenda's neighbour and colleague tells Isla about the grim task he was asked to perform which has haunted him ever since. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E9 · Thu, November 02, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 9
Hear a fascinating insight into the characters of Dr Brenda Page and her accused killer from Kit's former boss and in court Brenda’s boyfriend reveals a chilling promise he made to her in the event of her death. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E8 · Thu, October 26, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 8
An eye witness reveals she spotted a green mini outside the hotel where Dr Brenda Page was dining with two businessman hours before she was killed and a friend of Kit's details an incident during which he showed him how to remove a pain of glass from a window without damaging it. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. For an exclusive 10% off your first month visit www.betterhelp.com/storyteller
S3 E7 · Thu, October 19, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 7
Brenda's former boss reveals there was a palpable feeling of evil in the air following her murder and two colleagues give evidence. The court learns she DID go to the police about her husband's violence. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. For an exclusive 10% off you first month visit www.betterhelp.com/storyteller
S3 E6 · Thu, October 12, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 6
Two brutal cross-examinations of two very sharp women - one Dr Brenda Page's friend and the other, Kit's friend and both give damning testimonies. The King's Counsel defending the accused killer, won't give up easily...but neither do the witnesses. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon and show your support. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E5 · Thu, October 05, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 5
The post mortem results are read to the court revealing the horrific final moments of Dr Brenda Page's life and a friend and colleague recalls a chilling statement. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon and show your support. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E4 · Thu, September 28, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 4
A shocking letter is shown to the court in which Dr Brenda Page predicts her sudden death and asks her lawyer to take steps in the event it happens. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon and show your support. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E3 · Thu, September 21, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 3
On what would have been Dr Brenda Page's 77th birthday, one of her best friends from her hometown in England gives a chilling insight into the marriage and one of the most important witnesses in the trial begins his evidence. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon and show your support. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E2 · Thu, September 14, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 2
After a bombshell delay, the murder trial finally gets underway and the first witness has her moment after a 45 year wait. For early and ad free releases, extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon and show your support. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
S3 E1 · Thu, September 07, 2023
Naked Villainy Ep 1
The Number 1 series is back for a third season and this time, it's making history. We begin by travelling back in time by two decades and hearing exclusive audio of crime journalist Isla Traquair confronting a killer, before facing him present day in court. As she hits record for the FIRST TIME IN A UK COURT, things don't go as expected. For extra content, exclusive interviews and behind the scenes head to https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod
Trailer · Thu, August 31, 2023
Trailer - Naked Villainy
A teaser of a mammoth series which is making history. This is the first time in UK history that a murder trial has been recorded in full. Get ready for a deep dive as you hear Isla Traquair confront a killer two decades ago and then face him again in court. Unprecedented access and interviews coming soon. For bonus episodes, photos of the crime scene, locations, people, court analysis and so much more, follow the link below https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Wed, December 30, 2020
Violent Delights Recommends Crime Analyst
While you are waiting for the next The Storyteller series, I have a personal recommendation for you to listen to Crime Analyst launching January 2021, hosted by Laura Richards who featured in episode 12 of Violent Delights. She's a world leading criminal behavioural analyst, advocate and investigator and her series is the perfect listen for fans of The Storyteller.
Sat, December 12, 2020
Violent Delights Special - Kate Dickie EP 13
Isla Traquair talks to award-winning actor Kate Dickie on taking on the role of Sheila Garvie and her thoughts on the murder case.
Sun, December 06, 2020
Violent Delights Special - Laura Richards EP 12
World-renowned criminal behavioural analyst, advocate and investigator Laura Richards BSc, MSc. MBPsS, gives an in-depth analysis of this case and all the people involved. If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast please check out any of the following websites. www.laurarichards.co.uk www.womensaid.org.uk www.thehotline.org www.lifeline.org.au
Mon, November 30, 2020
Violent Delights Special - EP 11
In this special extended episode, a new and different insight into the case from a previously unheard viewpoint for a detective who interrogated the three accused. And the horrifying truth about Sheila Garvie’s never-ending prison from the womAn who cared for her in her final years.
Mon, November 23, 2020
Violent Delights EP 10
Sheila and Brian begin their life sentences but both are released on parole a decade later. However freedom did not guarantee happiness.
Mon, November 16, 2020
Violent Delights EP 9
The stern judge gives his directions to the jury and asks them to ignore the very aspects of the case which attracted so much attention. Lady Chatterley, Lady Bountiful or Lady MacBeth? Which will the jury decide best describes Sheila Garvie? All three accused discover their fates.
Mon, November 09, 2020
Violent Delights EP 8
Sheila Garvie is questioned about two books she was writing while in prison awaiting trial and the lawyers for the Crown and defence take centre stage for their addresses to the jury.
Mon, November 02, 2020
Violent Delights EP 7
Former police officer Alfred Birse enters the witness box and yet more explosive details emerge and claims are made from two witnesses that Brian and Sheila had joked about getting Max out of the way.
Mon, October 26, 2020
Violent Delights EP 6
Alan Peters claims Sheila assisted in the murder of her husband and police go to great lengths using a pig to establish how Max was murdered.
Mon, October 19, 2020
Violent Delights EP 5
Sheila attempts to leave her husband but is urged to return to the marital home by those she sought help from and the court hears two very different versions of what happened on the night of Max’s murder.
Sun, October 11, 2020
Violent Delights EP 4
The trial hears Max Garvie’s appetite for the extreme increased beyond fast cars and planes. He became the puppet-master who pushed his wife into the arms, and bedroom, of a younger man. He then finds a lover for himself, a woman who is a little too close to home.
Mon, October 05, 2020
Violent Delights EP 3
The trial of the century gets underway with three people accused of murdering 35-year-old prominent farmer Maxwell Garvie. The cream of Scottish legal talent and top journalists are drafted in for the case while hundreds of people queue outside for a seat in court.
Tue, September 29, 2020
Violent Delights EP 2
A second person is arrested for the murder of prominent farmer Maxwell Garvie and cracks during an overnight interrogation leading police to the body. The forensic team then face a major challenge retrieving the body from a hiding place that would never have been found.
Mon, September 28, 2020
Violent Delights EP 1
A prominent Scottish farmer has disappeared and after initial thoughts he'd gone off with a fellow amateur pilot, suspicions grow that something sinister has happened to him. Three months later his glamorous wife is arrested in front of their three children. But who tipped off the police and prompted the most sensational murder investigation in Scottish history?
Mon, September 21, 2020
Violent Delights Trailer
The official trailer for series two of the The Storyteller: Violent Delights. Following on from the True Crime Number 1 hit The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul, investigative journalist Isla Traquair returns to Scotland to uncover the dark truths of one of the most sensational cases in recorded criminal history. Set against a backdrop of the North east coast and prudish farming community, a prominent and wealthy "flying farmer" goes missing. His beautiful wife and two others end up in the dock months later accused of murder. But who killed Maxwell Garvie and why?
Wed, December 11, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 10
In the final episode of this series, loose ends are tied in a poetic way as the living victims of Pamela Gourlay come together and find comfort by sharing their very different experiences. The Storyteller Isla Traquair thinks she’s done, but is she? Maybe one last trip north but will she find the truth?
Wed, December 04, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 9
In an unexpected twist a key character in this awful story, who was believed to be dead, is in fact alive and ready to talk about the case for the first time in 20 years.
Fri, November 29, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 8
What was Pamela Gourlay's solicitor predicting for the verdict and why did she only serve 14 years? Meanwhile the family of Melanie Sturton were forced to return to the court time and time again for appeals and deal with receiving her belongings still covered in fingerprint dust and blood stains.
Wed, November 27, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 8
The jury returns but who do they believe? Pamela Gourlay or her former boyfriend Kris Taylor? Present day The Storyteller Isla Traquair goes on a quest to find the killer to get some answers twenty years after the horrific murder.
Sat, November 23, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 7 - Part 2
Pamela Gourlay gave evidence over two days. In the second part of this week's bonus content, find out exactly what the young chef said in court as The Storyteller Isla Traquair goes through and reads excerpts of the transcript. An actor is used for reading the parts of Edward Targowski QC and former Advocate Depute Neil Brailsford who is now a judge, Lord Brailsford.
Fri, November 22, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 7 - Part 1
In Part 1 of Bonus Episode 7, The Storyteller Isla Traquair explains the options available to the jury. Did you know Scotland has a third verdict? And fellow journalist Alison Shaw and defence agent Shane Campbell recall the cold behaviour of Pamela Gourlay throughout the trial. QC Edward Targowski explains the perils of an accused giving evidence and learn more about that phone call confession between mother and daughter.
Wed, November 20, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 7
Finally the pieces of the jigsaw come together and so do all the people in this story as everyone gathers at the High Court in Aberdeen for the trial of Pamela Gourlay. Melanie’s family come face to face with the young woman accused of killing her for the first time and they are shocked by what they see. What’s even more shocking is the chef’s defence and what she claims really happened. Who will the jury believe?
Fri, November 15, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 6
Melanie’s body is finally released to her family for the funeral but not without more delays. Her mother Susan reveals a hidden grief she and her husband suffered months before the murder and The Storyteller Isla Traquair prepares listeners for the trial with full details of the indictment and details of the grandiose court room.
Wed, November 13, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 6
A young solicitor lands the biggest case his career by a chance answering of an urgent phone call from police looking for a back-up duty agent. For the first time, defence solicitor Shane Campbell shares his interactions with the accused murderess in the run up to the court case and his shock at her 11th hour change of story.
Sat, November 09, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 5
A special guest features in this bonus episode as well as the two Claires; one a friend and colleague of murder victim Melanie Sturton and the other the closest friend to Pamela Gourlay at the time of the murder.
Wed, November 06, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 5
Following the surprising arrest of a 20-year-old female, we hear from her former best friend who was as shocked as the public that she was responsible for such a brutal murder. For the first time Claire Forbes speaks publicly about her close friendship with a killer and how she was dragged into the investigation. We also learn of the parallels between murderess and her victim and their rural upbringings and eventual fateful move to the Granite City.
Sat, November 02, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 4
In the aftermath of the chilling confession The Storyteller Isla Traquair examines the crucial timeline with the police involved in the case and the shock of the press as they realised the woman arrested lived in the same building. Also forensic scientist Chris Gannicliffe reveals something unusual from his notes.
Wed, October 30, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 4
Police track down the CCTV from the ATM where Melanie's bank card was used and despite the poor image quality, they can see it’s a young woman using it, but it’s not Melanie. Meanwhile a new detective steps in to interview the neighbours in the building. The couple downstairs had actually heard the attack. The upstairs neighbour was harder to track down but was very helpful when police spoke to her at an upmarket new restaurant where she worked as a chef.
Thu, October 24, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 3
The Storyteller Isla Traquair delves deeper into the emotional impact on the professionals working on the case. Pathologist Dr James Grieve, who made an exception in letting Melanie’s mother see the body despite the severe injuries, describes how he feels when working on such a tragic case. Isla also reminisces with former journalist Alison Shaw about the challenges of being a crime report and why this is a case that has always stayed with them.
Wed, October 23, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 3
As the media begins to learn more details about the horrific murder, Melanie's mother Susan Patrick faces the cameras to make a public appeal for help. A huge influx of calls leads detectives down many paths and the investigation stretches far and wide but then in a casual conversation with police family liaison officers, Susan inadvertently delivers a clue which brings them closer to the killer.
Sat, October 19, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 2
Discover what happened to Melanie’s step-father after he was interviewed by police and how his military background and multiple clothes changes led investigators to suspect he was involved. And the lead Forensic Scientist Chris Gannicliffe takes The Storyteller Isla Traquair through the photographs from the murder scene. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, October 16, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 2
After the shock of the initial sight of Melanie Sturton’s injuries, the pathologist and forensic team continue their painstaking examination of her body and home. Every fibre and blood spot helps them piece together the trainee nurse’s final movements. Meanwhile Melanie’s family struggle to race home from Spain and before they're informed she’s been murdered, they are at the top of the list of suspects.
Fri, October 11, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 1
Bonus content episode with some further information from the investigation team and more from the Storyteller Isla Traquair about how this podcast came about.
Wed, October 09, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 1
In this chilling first episode The Storyteller Isla Traquair begins her journey by meeting up with the murder victim’s mother Susan Patrick and pledging to do her best to find some answers to this motiveless crime. Susan bravely recalls the awful moment a ringing phone changed her life forever. Her mother’s instinct was strong and we learn what horrors unfolded. Sadly there was far worse to come…
Tue, October 01, 2019
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul
A chilling and addictive brand new true crime podcast set in Scotland. A young woman is found face down behind her door in an upmarket area of the Granite City, Aberdeen. Her throat has been cut so deeply, it's almost severed. She was an unlikely victim, but the identity of the killer was even more shocking. The Storyteller Isla Traquair was a 19-year-old newspaper reporter at the time of the murder and now on the 20th anniversary she is retracing her steps to find out the truth behind this Murder Most Foul.
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