Strange But True Crime - Bonus: Pick up a penguin

Former zoo worker Bradley Tomes hatches a plan to steal and sell Humboldt penguins Patrick and Penny from South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria.

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Presenter: Rima Ahmed.
Produced by Luke de Costa.
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Executive Producer: Luke Eldridge.
Commissioning Editors: Gareth Hydes and Alistair Miskin.

Published on Wednesday, 24th December 2025.

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