BBC Radio Podcasts from Sport's Strangest Crimes
1. And They're Off!
Fascinated by the story of kidnapped super horse Shergar, Vanilla Ice sets the scene...
2. Thieves in the Night
A stormy night in Ireland made even more terrifying by the presence of masked gun men.
3. A Kidnap is Announced
Gossip, rumours, lies, confusion - the papers get tip offs, leads that sound legitimate.
4. Send in the Cavalry
The Europa 3, unsuspecting sports journalists get flown to Belfast, negotiations continue
5. The Decoy
Questions emerge about the validity of the calls outside Belfast.
6. Proof of Life
This episode focuses on one shareholder that had a lot to lose. Stan Cosgrove. The Vet.
7. The Final Furlong
A supergrass emerges claiming he knows the identity of the masked men. Is this the end?
Introducing…Bloodgate
How a joke shop blood capsule unleashed a chain of events that shook rugby to its core.
1. Dandies to Dark Arts
Ross Kemp visits the Bloodgate joke shop and traces how Harlequins lost their morals.
2. It’s Not Real Blood
The story of one rugby's most notorious matches, told by those who were there.
Coming soon to Sport's Strange Crimes...
Money laundering, the FBI, drug cartels, off shore banks and of course some cricket.
1. Lord's
Lord's 2008, Allen arrives by helicopter with $20 million and a plan to change cricket.
2. The Wild West
Bankrupt and his gym business in tatters Allen spies a new opportunity in Montserrat.
3. Antigua
Allen moves to Antigua and soon discovers the pull of cricket in the Caribbean.
4. The Match
The waiting is over. One match for $20 million. Winner takes all. The losers get nothing.
5. Whistleblowers
Allen faces a challenge from within his organisation that could have huge ramifications.
6. Hurricane Season
The net begins to close in on Stanford, but unsurprisingly all is not what it seems.
7. Hell
The shocking truth about Sir Allen Stanford and his business empire is finally revealed.
Coming soon to Sport's Strange Crimes... The Trillion Dollar Conman
How a fraudster used a football club in a con which stretched around the world.
1. The Promised Land
How a fraudster used a football club in a con which stretched around the world.
2. Toy Story
The Munto Finance consortium take over Notts County and promise money... lots of money.
3. Treasure Island
Alice Levine heads to Jersey to delve deeper into fraudster Russell King’s criminal past.
4. Fool’s Gold
Russell King has a plan, but can he convince North Korea to play their part?
5. Pay the Milkman
The hunt is on for a fraudster who has brought Notts County to the brink of oblivion.
6. To Catch a King
Notts County storm their way to glory and fraudster Russell King has nowhere to hide.
1. Rivals Awaken
Lewis Hamilton’s stunning debut and an ill-conceived errand send F1 into a tailspin.
2. A Strange White Powder
As Ferrari investigate a case of sabotage, Spygate case is blown wide open.
3. It All Goes Wrong for Ron
Lewis Hamilton’s first Grand Prix is rocked by allegations against McLaren.
4. The Iron Fist in the Velvet Glove
It’s crunch time for McLaren as they go on trial F1 style.
5. Drivers Behaving Badly
A spectacular fallout between Hamilton and Alonso leads to a shocking ultimatum.
6. Piranha Club Rules
As news of Spygate spreads to F1’s corridors of power, old feuds are re-ignited.
7. Seeing Red
McLaren are summoned to a second Spygate hearing and Ferrari are ready to strike.
8. The Winner Takes It All
After the Spygate verdict, McLaren and Ferrari battle in a nail-biting season climax.
Introducing… Marco Pantani: Death of a Pirate
Cycling and organised crime collide when a champion cyclist is mysteriously found dead
1. The Cursed Champion
In 2004 the world mourns for Pantani. But in 1990 he’s just beginning to make his mark.
2. Ain't No Mountain High Enough
The 1998 Tour de France is the worst in history, but for one man, it couldn’t go better.
3. Bad Blood
When cyclists begin dying in alarming numbers, all eyes are on a mysterious new drug.
4. Icarus Falls
The 1999 Giro sees Marco start the race a superstar, but finish a disgrace.
5. All The World's A Stage
Convinced of a setup, Pantani is paranoid - following the money adds fuel to the fire.
6. An Episode You Can't Refuse
As corruption allegations run rampant, all roads seem to lead back to the mafia.
7. A Sad Day For The Sport
Marco Pantani is a broken man as he tries desperately to clear his name.
8. The People's Pirate
Italy grieves for the death of a champion. But something doesn’t seem right…
9. Prima Facie
Mystery bruises, missing cash… the case is closed, but Tonina is convinced of foul play.
10. The Pirate and The Mob
Two decades on, fresh intel from a mafia source threatens to blow the case wide open.
Introducing... Friday Night Heists
A high school football star attempts one of the most daring heists in US history.
1. Friday Night Lights Out
Why did a promising high school football star turn to crime? Meet Anthony Curcio.
2. Just Say No
A knee injury ruins Anthony Curcio’s second chance at football. But he finds a new vice.
3. Good Form
Curcio learned that a big hustle was happening across the US. He wanted in.
4. The Playbook
Desperate, in need of cash, but the banks won't lend any. Curcio decides to steal it!
5. Back From the Brinks
It's game day in Anthony Curcio's hometown. Only this time, he's robbing an armoured car.
6. The Hunt For DB Tuber
News spreads. Everyone is talking about the way the armoured car robber got away.
7. Double Solitary
A crucial error lands Anthony Curcio in prison.
8. Coach Anthony
Football star turned felon, Anthony Curcio's final act might be the most astonishing yet.
Introducing...The Ballad of Bruiser Brody
Comedian Adam Hills on the most notorious death in wrestling history
1. Life In Paradise
Puerto Rico wakes up to the news of a brutal killing.
2. Birth of Bruiser
Frank Goodish fights for the first time - and makes quite an impression.
3. Beauty and the Feast
Bruiser makes a powerful enemy - but also falls in love.
4. Bruised Dick
Bruiser Brody grows in confidence but he earns a reputation that puts him in danger.
5. Island of Enchantment
Bruiser encounters Invader One, a local hero who he’s feuded with before.
6. Invader
Invader One - Jose Huertas Gonzalez - prepares for a showdown with Bruiser Brody.
7. The People vs Invader One
The authorities struggle to get to the bottom of what really happened to Bruiser Brody.
8. Heel
Bruiser’s friends and family reckon with the aftermath of his death.
Introducing... A French Football Scandal
Maisie Adam with the story of an attack on a PSG star that turned team-mates into enemies
1. What Happens In Zanzibar.....
Maisie Adam and the story of a brutal attack that turned two PSG stars into bitter rivals.
2. Attack and Defence
A vicious assault on a PSG player on a team night out and an unlikely suspect emerges.
3. Arrested Developments
Diallo is arrested and Hamraoui's secret affair with a football superstar is exposed.
4. War in the Dressing Room
Diallo and Hamraoui return to the club as battle lines are drawn in the dressing room.
5. Fighting Talk
A training ground bust-up and the PSG coach faces false accusations of sexual assault.
6. The Hitmen and Her
The men accused of the attack on Hamraoui name the mastermind.
7. An Unhappy Ending
PSG and the French national team get caught up in the case.
8. The Accused
An exclusive interview with Aminata Diallo as she puts forward her side of the story.
Introducing... Confessions of a Match Fixer
Moses Swaibu reveals how he risked it all for a fortune fixing in the English league.
1. Sleep with the Money
Moses Swaibu has the makings of a top-flight footballer – until temptation comes his way.
2. By Any Means Necessary
There’s £60k at the back of the team bus. But if you take it, there’s no turning back.
3. The Middleman
£100k is sloshing around the footwell, as Moses’ car hurtles through the city at night.
4. Taking over the League
More players want in. The money keeps growing. Will Moses’ good times ever end?
5. Feeling the Heat
Did you hear the one about the Conference South game that got more bets than Barcelona?
6. Braveheart
What do you do when you come up against the footballer you cannot corrupt?
7: Dragged Back in
Voices from the past bring new opportunities. But is Moses in or is he out?
8: Sting in the Tale
On the other side of the world, a bugged goalpost brings tales of the match-fixing king.
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Money, sex, glamour, accusations of terrorist links and the kidnap of a super horse.
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A spy scandal and an iconic F1 rivalry collide for one hell of a ride.
Bonus: Listener Questions
Spygate returns to answer listener questions from the series.
Bonus: F1's Technological Evolution
Tracing the technological evolution of F1 from the Spygate scandal to the present day.
3. The Cover-ups
Williams doubles down on his deceit and Quins agree a cover story but both face charges.
4. Downfall
Tom faces pressure from the club and his team-mates as he considers blowing the whistle.
5. The Biggest Beast in The Jungle
Bloodgate is big news - and it’s about to get even bigger…
6. Rugby’s Reckoning
As Richards alleges blood cheating is rife, Williams has a difficult return to rugby.
7. Redemption and Beyond
Harlequins and Williams chase Premiership glory, plus what's the legacy of Bloodgate?