Charlene
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<p>In 2003, 14-year-old Charlene Downes mysteriously vanished from her hometown of Blackpool. Chilling stories started to spread. And when two men are arrested for murdering Charlene, they are accused of cutting up her body – and using her remains as kebab meat.</p><br><p>The story of what happened to this young girl has haunted Blackpool for more than twenty years. It has twisted and turned, taking in police, paedophiles, and far-right protests. But not all is as it seems – and so much of this story remains hidden in the shadows.</p><br><p>Broadcaster Nicola Thorp is the same age as Charlene. She grew up in Blackpool too. Now, Nicola is revisiting this case – to uncover the truth, and the lies, about what really happened to Charlene. </p><br><p>After all, Somebody knows Something.</p><br><p>If you have any information about the disappearance of Charlene Downes, you can contact us at charlene@thecrimedesk.com.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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4/23/2025
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Recent Episodes
December 11, 2025
Somebody Knows Something - Episode 8
<p>In 2025, more than twenty years after she disappeared, is there any hope for finding out what happened to Charlene? Nicola sits down with the senior investigating officer of the case to find out how the search is continuing to the present day. But even as she prepares for the trip to Blackpool, she finds Charlene’s name is back in the news, and her story is causing controversy in the UK and around the world. What will it take to finally bring closure to this case?</p><br><p>The following content may feel overwhelming. Everyone's Invited was built on the voices of brave survivors who shared their submissions with us. If you would like to share your experience, please submit it via the Everyone’s Invited Survivor Safe Space at: <a href="https://www.everyonesinvited.uk/submissions/submit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.everyonesinvited.uk/submissions/submit</a></p><br><p>If you have any information about the disappearance of Charlene Downes, you can contact us at charlene@thecrimedesk.com.</p><br><p>New episodes of Charlene: Somebody Knows Something are released on Thursdays. </p><br><p>Join The Crime Desk to hear all episodes straight away. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com.</p><br><p><a href="https://link.news.dailymail.co.uk/join/4w5/crime-desk-sign-up?utm_source=dailymail.co.uk&[%E2%80%A6]&utm_term=crime_newsletter_podcast&utm_budgetpot=organic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Visit newsletter.thecrimedesk.com to sign up to our free weekly newsletter</strong></a>. <strong> </strong></p><p>It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
December 4, 2025
The Far-Right - Episode 7
<p>Nicola outlines how far-right groups have used Charlene as a poster child for their campaigning, stoking public outrage to fuel their political agenda. She unpacks the lies and misinformation that have spread as these groups seek to exploit this case. And among the protestors flocking to far-right rallies in Blackpool, there’s one man with a serious criminal record… and a possible link to Charlene.</p><br><p>The following content may feel overwhelming. Everyone's Invited was built on the voices of brave survivors who shared their submissions with us. If you would like to share your experience, please submit it via the Everyone’s Invited Survivor Safe Space at: <a href="https://www.everyonesinvited.uk/submissions/submit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.everyonesinvited.uk/submissions/submit</a></p><br><p>If you have any information about the disappearance of Charlene Downes, you can contact us at charlene@thecrimedesk.com.</p><br><p>New episodes of Charlene: Somebody Knows Something are released on Thursdays. </p><br><p>Join The Crime Desk to hear all episodes straight away. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com.</p><br><p><a href="https://link.news.dailymail.co.uk/join/4w5/crime-desk-sign-up?utm_source=dailymail.co.uk&[%E2%80%A6]&utm_term=crime_newsletter_podcast&utm_budgetpot=organic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Visit newsletter.thecrimedesk.com to sign up to our free weekly newsletter</strong></a>. <strong> </strong></p><p>It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
November 27, 2025
Jodie - Episode 6
<p>A witness gets in touch with Nicola, with new information that could be significant for the investigation. A mysterious flat, a suspect that has never been identified, and an intriguing possibility – did Charlene really disappear on that Saturday in November, after all? As she investigates, Nicola finds herself embroiled in the drama of the online cold-case community.</p><br><p>The following content may feel overwhelming. Everyone's Invited was built on the voices of brave survivors who shared their submissions with us. If you would like to share your experience, please submit it via the Everyone’s Invited Survivor Safe Space at: <a href="https://www.everyonesinvited.uk/submissions/submit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.everyonesinvited.uk/submissions/submit</a></p><p>If you have any information about the disappearance of Charlene Downes, you can contact us at charlene@thecrimedesk.com.</p><br><p>New episodes of Charlene: Somebody Knows Something are released on Thursdays. </p><br><p>Join The Crime Desk to hear all episodes straight away. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com.</p><br><p><a href="https://link.news.dailymail.co.uk/join/4w5/crime-desk-sign-up?utm_source=dailymail.co.uk&[%E2%80%A6]&utm_term=crime_newsletter_podcast&utm_budgetpot=organic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Visit newsletter.thecrimedesk.com to sign up to our free weekly newsletter</strong></a>. <strong> </strong></p><p>It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
9 total episodes available with 8 transcripts
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- What is Charlene?
<p>In 2003, 14-year-old Charlene Downes mysteriously vanished from her hometown of Blackpool. Chilling stories started to spread. And when two men are arrested for murdering Charlene, they are accused of cutting up her body – and using her remains as kebab meat.</p><br><p>The story of what happened to this young girl has haunted Blackpool for more than twenty years. It has twisted and turned, taking in police, paedophiles, and far-right protests. But not all is as it seems – and so much of this story remains hidden in the shadows.</p><br><p>Broadcaster Nicola Thorp is the same age as Charlene. She grew up in Blackpool too. Now, Nicola is revisiting this case – to uncover the truth, and the lies, about what really happened to Charlene. </p><br><p>After all, Somebody knows Something.</p><br><p>If you have any information about the disappearance of Charlene Downes, you can contact us at charlene@thecrimedesk.com.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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