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A podcast feed with exclusive investigations by journalists from The Times and The Sunday Times. The latest series: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor at The Times, looks into the suicide of a 22-year-old British student and soon links it to a man in Canada selling a lethal substance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location:

United Kingdom

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True Crime

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A podcast feed with exclusive investigations by journalists from The Times and The Sunday Times. The latest series: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor at The Times, looks into the suicide of a 22-year-old British student and soon links it to a man in Canada selling a lethal substance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English


Episodes

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 8) - Innocent

8/2/2023
Andy’s fight to be vindicated is finally realised. In this update, series producer Will goes to see Andy the day after the Court of Appeal in London overturned his rape conviction after new DNA evidence implicated another man in the crime. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: Will Roe. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help: Rape Crisis England & Wales - https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/ Criminal Cases Review Commission - https://ccrc.gov.uk/ Appeal - Charity and law practice - https://appeal.org.uk/ Healing Justice Project - https://healingjusticeproject.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:21

Poison (Pt 4) - UPDATE: Kenneth Law is arrested

5/4/2023
Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. On Tuesday night, police in Canada announced the arrest and charge of a 57-year-old man on two counts of aiding or counselling suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. james.beal@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:18:03

Poison - A conversation on suicide prevention

4/29/2023
Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. Why does suicide occur? Why is there still a stigma around it? And how can we work to prevent people from taking their own lives? If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Professor Rory O'Connor, Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow. Author of 'When It Is Darkest: Why People Die by Suicide and What We Can Do to Prevent It' - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/442218/when-it-is-darkest-by-professor-rory-oconnor/9781785043437# Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. james.beal@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:42:59

Poison (Pt 3) - An encounter in Toronto

4/28/2023
Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. In the final episode of Poison, James goes to Canada to track down Kenneth Law and confront him over his operation. If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. james.beal@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:39:02

Poison (Pt 2) - The man who sells death

4/28/2023
Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. In the second of this three part series we learn of a man called Kenneth Law who’s based in Canada. Law appears to be selling a substance to young, vulnerable, adults in the UK, some of whom are using it to take their own lives. If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. james.beal@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:27

Poison (Pt 1) - The life of Tom Parfett

4/28/2023
Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. In October, 2021 David Parfett’s 22-year-old son, Tom, took his own life. In the first of a three-part podcast we hear from David about the events that led up to the university student’s death. If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:21

Poison - Coming soon

4/26/2023
Warning, this series contains discussions about suicide. A new three-part investigation here on Friday 28 April. James Beal, the Social Affairs Editor at The Times looks into the suicide of a 22-year-old British student and soon links it to a man in Canada selling a lethal substance. How many more deaths could this man be connected to? What is being done to regulate this? And can he be stopped? If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:53

Who Killed CJ Davis? (March 2023 Update) - "An arrest"

3/25/2023
Last week police said a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder of Corey Junior Davis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:07:45

Seventeen years: The Andrew Malkinson story (Pt 7) - UPDATE - A breakthrough

2/3/2023
In this update, Emily’s producer Will goes to see Andy after news broke that his case is now being referred to the Court of Appeal after a DNA profile on the victim’s clothing was linked to another man on the national database. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: Will Roe. You can listen to the full series first released in September, 2021 here: https://podfollow.com/1669210977 Or go to season six here on the Reporter podcast. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help: Rape Crisis England & Wales NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault Criminal Cases Review Commission Appeal - Charity and law practice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:11

Last man standing (Pt 8) - Restless ghosts

8/12/2022
When a British minister tells reporters that John Cantlie is still alive in February 2019, the search is on again. What does the British government know? Anthony Loyd shares his conclusions. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times. Clips: CNN, Sky, Voice of America, Channel 4, ABC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:20

Last man standing (Pt 7) - Inside Mosul

8/5/2022
Anthony retraces John Cantlie’s steps on the streets of Mosul, the Iraqi city where John was last seen alive. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times. Clips: CNN and BBC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:01

Last man standing (Pt 6) - Lend me your ears

7/29/2022
As one by one the British and American hostages are killed by their captors, John Cantlie emerges in a series of Islamic State propaganda films, ‘Lend Me Your Ears’. His new role keeps him alive. It also attracts questions. Is the hostage becoming a willing messenger? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times. Clips: CNN, CBS, EWTN, USA Today, NBC, ABC, EuroNews, eNCA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:51:03

Last man standing (Pt 5) - Freedom is for other people

7/22/2022
Some of the hostages who were held with John Cantlie describe what life was like inside their prison cell, under the watch of brutal Isis guards. Their captors had a special role in mind for John… but why did Isis pick him? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times. Clips: Acceleration TV, Bikes Aloud, Enduro Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:04

Last man standing (Pt 4) - There but for the grace of God

7/15/2022
For Anthony this story is personal as he reveals that he himself was captured while reporting on the Syrian conflict. What is it like to be a journalist covering war? And what does his experience tell us about John Cantlie's kidnap? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times. Clips: BBC and CNN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:23

Last man standing (Pt 3) - Missing

7/8/2022
John Cantlie is missing and there are no leads in the case. The hunt is on for his whereabouts, when a rapper shows up in a Belgian prison saying he has information to share. What can this man tell us about John’s location and the conditions they both experienced as Isis hostages? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times. Clips: Ready4jerri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:27

Last man standing (Pt 2) - The kidnap

7/1/2022
Anthony investigates details of John Cantlie and his colleague James Foley’s abduction in 2012. He speaks to those who were with them and explores possible reasons the men were targeted. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times. Clips: BBC, Al Jazeera, Guardian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:39:44

Last man standing (Pt 1) - On the trail

6/24/2022
Anthony Loyd begins his investigation into the disappearance of journalist John Cantlie, who was taken by Isis in 2012. He explores the events of a prior kidnap and asks: what compelled John to return to Syria after his first escape? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The Times. Clips: BBC, 5Live, CNN, NBC, Broadcasting House (BBC Radio 4). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:09

Last man standing - Coming soon

6/20/2022
In 2012, British journalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria. Then a series of videos emerged showing Cantlie spouting Isis propaganda. He hasn’t been seen since. In this new 8-part series - beginning Friday 24 June - The Times’ War Correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:58

The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 4) - The Kittens who still purr

2/18/2022
In the final episode of the series, Louise meets those who remain loyal to Adnan Oktar and talks to a British lawyer who was at his trial. Former Kitten Ceylan reflects on her time in the cult. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. If you, or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the website below has a summary of all available support services: https://sexualabusesupport.campaign.gov.uk/ If you can’t find the information or support you’re looking for above, you can contact Victim Support’s 24/7 support line on 08 08 16 89 111. Clips: Al-Jazeera, CNBC, Sky News, CNN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:59

The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 3) - The turnstile system

2/11/2022
Warning: This episode includes explicit sexual references from the start. In this episode a former male member of the cult threatens Louise with legal action over his interview. Also, we relive the moment the organisation was finally brought down. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. If you, or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the website below has a summary of all available support services: https://sexualabusesupport.campaign.gov.uk/ If you can’t find the information or support you’re looking for above, you can contact Victim Support’s 24/7 support line on 08 08 16 89 111. Clips: Ulusal Kanal, A9TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:53