Bible John: Creation of a Serial Killer
Journalist Audrey Gillan digs back into the story of the Bible John murders, this time exploring the lives of the three victims, and uncovers a whole other story that she and everyone else had missed completely.
Fri, August 25, 2023
Introducing..."The Missing Madonna"
From a Scottish Castle to a Merseyside boozer, via the FBI’s most-wanted list, this is the incredible story of a missing masterpiece.
Mon, June 05, 2023
Introducing... 'Shiny Bob: The Devil's Advocate'
A conspiracy theory that a cabal of gay judges threaten the justice system has gripped Scotland. A shiny lawyer with a dark secret claims to have a list that possesses the truth. 'Shiny Bob: The Devil's Advocate' OUT NOW on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.
Wed, December 21, 2022
Bad People present True Crime Crackers 2022 ft. Bible John: Creation of a Serial Killer
Dr Julia Shaw unwraps Bad People’s choice of true crime podcasts in 2022. She talks to Audrey Gillan, the acclaimed journalist whose podcast Bible John: Creation of a Serial Killer reinvestigates horrific murders that shocked Glasgow over fifty years ago. Julia also meets BBC social media and disinformation correspondent Marianna Spring to discuss her series Disaster Trolls, which investigates the trolling of victims of terror attacks by people who claim they never happened We hear from Formula One expert Sarah Holt about the Spygate podcast which tells the story behind industrial espionage and bitter rivalries in motor racing. And Rachel Monroe discusses her story of lawlessness on the high-seas, BBC podcast Lost at Sea. CREDITS Presenter: Dr Julia Shaw Producer: Laura Northedge Assistant Producer: Hannah Ward Editor: Anna Lacey Music: Matt Chandler
Wed, December 07, 2022
10. Something Else Was Pursued
Although so many questions remain unanswered, Audrey’s investigation comes to an end – at least for now. Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey Gillan Producer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-White Producers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthur Additional Reporting by Marcello Mega Researchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston and Anna Miles Sound Designer and Composer Joel Cox Editors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona Macritchie
Wed, November 30, 2022
9. Because of what she was
Questions emerge about the way in which a suspect in Helen Puttock’s murder was eliminated, and Audrey revisits the crime scene to explore a lead that was never fully investigated. Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey Gillan Producer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-White Producers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthur Additional Reporting by Marcello Mega Researchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston and Anna Miles Sound Designer and Composer Joel Cox Editors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona Macritchie
Wed, November 23, 2022
8. Revelation
Shocking new details emerge which question much of what we thought we knew about the murder of Helen Puttock. Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey Gillan Producer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-White Producers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthur Additional Reporting by Marcello Mega Researchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston and Anna Miles Sound Designer and Composer Joel Cox Editors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona Macritchie
Wed, November 16, 2022
7. John Irvine McInnes
Audrey builds up a picture of Irvine McInnes and uncovers startling new information that may explain how he became connected to the scene of Helen’s murder. Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey Gillan Producer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-White Producers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthur Additional Reporting by Marcello Mega Researchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston, Anna Miles and Fergus Smith Sound Designer and Composer Joel Cox Editors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona Macritchie
Wed, November 09, 2022
6. Joe Beattie
Audrey examines the ultimately doomed investigation into Helen Puttock’s murder. She tracks down some of those who worked on it, some who knew the man who ran it, and asks whether the hunt for the killer was destined to fail from the start. Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey Gillan Producer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-White Producers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthur Additional Reporting by Marcello Mega Researchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston and Anna Miles Sound Designer and Composer Joel Cox Editors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona Macritchie Actors Elaine C Smith and Kenny Blyth
Wed, November 02, 2022
Bonus Episode: The Witness
In a dramatic monologue performed by Elaine C Smith, Helen’s sister Jean recounts her memories of their final night out at the Barrowland. Sound Designer: Joel Cox
Wed, October 26, 2022
5. Helen Puttock
Audrey meets members of Helen’s family who and revisits her interview with Helen’s sister, Jean, the woman described by the press as the “only witness in the case”. Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey Gillan Producer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-White Producers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthur Additional Reporting by Marcello Mega Researchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston, Anna Miles and Fergus Smith Sound Designer and Composer Joel Cox Editors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona Macritchie Actors Elaine C Smith and Kenny Blyth
Wed, October 19, 2022
4. Pictures of Jemima
The family of Jemima Macdonald share memories of her life and death and Audrey meets one relative who believes they have a photograph of her standing next to her killer. Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey Gillan Producer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-White Additional Reporting by Marcello Mega Producers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthur Researchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston, Anna Miles and Fergus Smith Sound Designer and Composer Joel Cox Editors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona Macritchie Actor Kenny Blyth
Wed, October 12, 2022
3. Jemima MacDonald
Working with her old friend Andrew O’Hagan, Audrey attempts to build a picture of Jemima’s life and piece together how the murder split the family apart. Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey Gillan Producer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-White Producers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthur Additional Reporting by Marcello Mega Researchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston, Anna Miles and Fergus Smith Sound Designer and Composer Joel Cox Editors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona Macritchie The police notes are voiced by actor Kenny Blyth
Wed, October 05, 2022
Bonus Episode: Reflections from Alex Docker
In his own words, Patricia’s son Alex reveals memories of his mother. Music Credit: Mother Love by Martin Simpson, performed on guitar by Alex Docker
Sat, October 01, 2022
2. Patricia Docker
Audrey and fellow journalist Cello, examine how the original police investigation went awry. And Audrey explores Patricia’s life and speaks to those affected by her death. Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey Gillan Producer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-White Producers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthur Additional reporting by Marcello Mega Researchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston, Anna Miles and Fergus Smith Sounds Designer and Composer Joel Cox Editors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona Macritchie The police notes are voiced by actor Kenny Blyth Musical Credit: Mother Love, Composed by Martin Simpson and performed on guitar by Alex Docker
Sat, October 01, 2022
1. Three Women
In 1996, she broke the news of a major development in the Bible John murder investigation. Now Audrey wants to tell the stories of the three women in a way never done before. Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey Gillan Producer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-White Producers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthur Additional Reporting by Marcello Mega Researchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston, Anna Miles and Fergus Smith Sound Designer and Composer Joel Cox Editors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona Macritchie The police notes are voiced by actor Kenny Blyth
Thu, September 29, 2022
Introducing Bible John: Creation of a Serial Killer
Audrey Gillan digs back into the story of the Bible John murders, exploring the lives of the three victims, and uncovers another story that she and others had missed completely.
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