BBC Radio Podcasts from Inside Murder Trial

Inside Murder Trial

A Deadly Affair: 1. Well Ablaze

Day one of this extraordinary trial at which you have a front row seat in the courtroom.

A Deadly Affair: 2. A Perfect Place to Hide a Body

Renee’s estranged husband testifies. The accused, MacDowell, was his employee.

A Deadly Affair: 3. The Family Secret

Renee’s only sibling gives evidence and the secret Renee never shared with her.

A Deadly Affair: 4. Everything is Helpful

We hear from the Crown's key witness, Renee’s closest friend and confidante.

A Deadly Affair: 5. Tell the Man to Go and Boil his Head

The wife of the accused, William MacDowell, takes the witness stand.

A Deadly Affair: 6. A Walking Dead Man

Evidence concerning a most unusual and urgent request by the accused is heard.

A Deadly Affair: 7. I deny any association with Mrs. MacRae

We hear from the accused about his affair with Renee and his treatment of her.

A Deadly Affair: 8. It must have slipped by mind

A damning note, sent to Police 29 years after Renee and her son vanish, is considered.

A Deadly Affair: 9. The man with the Mexican styled moustache

Renee’s GP gives evidence about an encounter that has haunted him for decades.

A Deadly Affair: 10. The Verdict

We hear the closing speeches and the 15 members of the jury reach their verdict.

Girl in the River: 1. Caroline

A court hears devastating evidence from Caroline's mother.

Girl in the River: 2. The Trainers

Evidence from Caroline's best friend points towards a suspect.

Girl in the River: 3. The Long Walk

Can the last sightings of Caroline provide a clue to who killed her?

Girl in the River: 4. Memory Test

Two witnesses, with very different accounts, bring doubt to the prosecution case.

Girl in the River: 5. What Archie Saw

Can a five year old boy hold the key to solving the murder of Caroline Glachan?

Girl in the River: 6. Curtain Twitching

A witness claims to have seen the accused. But why has their evidence changed?

Girl in the River: 7. You Don't Have To Say Anything

Police Interviews shed new light on the crime, and one charge is dropped.

Girl in the River: 8. It Wasn't Me

It's time for the defence, as one of the accused takes the stand.

Girl in the River: 9. The Clue's In the Water

A scientist reveals there is no evidence of the accused entering the River Leven.

Girl in the River: 10. Decision Time

Innocent or guilty - it's time for a verdict.

A Deadly Affair: Trailer

As a 46-year-old cold case goes to trial to discover who killed Renee and Andrew MacRae?

Girl in the River: Trailer

The series returns as three people stand accused of a murder.