BBC Radio Podcasts from Sport's Strangest Crimes

Sport's Strangest Crimes

Coming soon with Vanilla Ice...

Money, sex, glamour, accusations of terrorist links and the kidnap of a super horse.

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?

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.

Introducing Sport's Strangest Crimes: Spygate

A spy scandal and an iconic F1 rivalry collide for one hell of a ride.

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.

Bonus Episode: Listener Questions

Spygate returns to answer listener questions from the series.

Bonus Episode: F1's Technological Evolution

Tracing the technological evolution of F1 from the Spygate scandal to the present day.

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.