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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
  • 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
  • The Stream Thief

    The Stream Thief
    Feb 4 2026

    Stephen Woodward builds a million-pound business selling access to illegally streamed TV channels.

    He’s digitally savvy, however, it’s not long before he starts leaving the police clues about his cyber crimes.

    Get in touch at behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk

    Presenter: Rima Ahmed. 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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    22 mins
  • It's All Gravy, Baby

    It's All Gravy, Baby
    Jan 28 2026

    Michelle Mills and her ex-Royal Marine lover, Geraint Berry, want to continue their romantic affair.

    The lovers plot how to remove Michelle’s husband, Christopher, from the picture and cover their tracks.

    Get in touch at behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk

    Presenter: Rima Ahmed Reporter: Meleri Williams Produced by Luke de Costa Researcher: Bethan Davies Social Media: Fede Marilotti Online Producer: Lee Macaulay Executive Producer: Luke Eldridge Commissioning Editors: Gareth Hydes and Alistair Miskin
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    31 mins
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