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Strange But True Crime

Strange But True Crime

By: BBC Local Radio
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Dive into a world of bizarre crimes with brazen criminals that will leave you scratching your head for answers.

Rima Ahmed explores audacious heists, secret drugs bunkers and stolen identities with reporters who have lived and breathed these criminal cases.

Wanna get in touch? Email us at behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk

Presenter: Rima Ahmed. Written and produced by Luke de Costa. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Luke Eldridge. Commissioning Editors: Gareth Hydes and Alistair Miskin.

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Episodes
  • The Great Twitter Hack

    The Great Twitter Hack
    Jun 10 2026

    Young hackers infiltrate the social media accounts of the world’s biggest celebrities and spark internet-wide chaos. This is the story of the 2020 Twitter hack.

    For tickets to our live show in Sheffield go to crossedwires.live/fringe.

    Get in touch with us behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk.

    Presenter: Rima Ahmed Guest: Joe Tidy Producer: Luke de Costa Researcher: Bethan Davies Social Media: Fede Marilotti Executive Producer: Luke Eldridge Commissioning Editors: Gareth Hydes and Alistair Miskin
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    35 mins
  • An announcement

    An announcement
    Jun 9 2026

    Rima has some exciting news! For tickets, go to crossedwires.live/fringe.

    Get in touch with the show at behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk

    Presenter: Rima Ahmed. Produced by Luke de Costa. Researcher: Bethan Davies. Social Media: Fede Marilotti. Executive Producer: Luke Eldridge. Commissioning Editors: Gareth Hydes and Alistair Miskin.
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    2 mins
  • Sorry, We Missed You

    Sorry, We Missed You
    Feb 11 2026

    A criminal gang in Cardiff set up an elaborate scheme to import cannabis from the United States.

    When their insider is arrested, the gang leader has to scramble to keep his illegal operation alive.

    Get in touch at behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk

    Presenter: Rima Ahmed. Reporter: Matt Murray. Produced by Luke de Costa. Researcher: Bethan Davies. Social Media: Fede Marilotti. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Luke Eldridge. Commissioning Editors: Gareth Hydes and Alistair Miskin.
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    34 mins
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