
The Trial
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<p>The Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.</p><br><p>For ad-free listening to The Trial, exclusive bonus episodes every week, and complete access to previous series of the show, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64c3b47e8ad4d400113a5ab6/shows/6846a44139bad1b901380164/www.thecrimedesk.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thecrimedesk.com</a> to become a member.</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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Recent Episodes

September 22, 2026
Rape Courts: Will They Make A Difference?
Host Liz Hull interviews senior barrister Mary Prior KC about whether new government measures can truly improve the experience of rape victims in the criminal justice system.

September 15, 2026
The Inquiry: Babies Should Not Have Died
Caroline Cheetham and Liz Hull explore Lady Justice Thirlwall's report on infant deaths, revealing systemic failures and safeguarding breaches at Countess of Chester Hospital.

September 15, 2026
The Inquiry: The Hospital’s Day of Reckoning
Caroline Cheetham and Liz Hull dissect the Countess of Chester Hospital's failings and potential cover-up in this interview episode.
298 total episodes available with 168 transcripts
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<p>The Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.</p><br><p>For ad-free listening to The Trial, exclusive bonus episodes every week, and complete access to previous series of the show, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/64c3b47e8ad4d400113a5ab6/shows/6846a44139bad1b901380164/www.thecrimedesk.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thecrimedesk.com</a> to become a member.</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?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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