Inside Murder Trial

BBC Radio Scotland

Extraordinary courtroom access takes listeners uniquely inside real-life unfolding murder trials. Journalist Jane MacSorley and advocate Thomas Ross KC unpack each days events.

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Nov 20, 2025 · 2 min
Girl in the River: Trailer
The series returns as three people stand accused of a murder.
S1 · E11
Nov 29, 2024 · 40 min
A Deadly Affair: 10. The Verdict
We hear the closing speeches and the 15 members of the jury reach their verdict.
S1 · E10
Nov 22, 2024 · 31 min
A Deadly Affair: 9. The man with the Mexican styled moustache
Renee’s GP gives evidence about an encounter that has haunted him for decades.
S1 · E9
Nov 15, 2024 · 28 min
A Deadly Affair: 8. It must have slipped by mind
A damning note, sent to Police 29 years after Renee and her son vanish, is considered.
S1 · E8
Nov 8, 2024 · 40 min
A Deadly Affair: 7. I deny any association with Mrs. MacRae
We hear from the accused about his affair with Renee and his treatment of her.
S1 · E7
Nov 1, 2024 · 31 min
A Deadly Affair: 6. A Walking Dead Man
Evidence concerning a most unusual and urgent request by the accused is heard.
S1 · E6
Oct 25, 2024 · 38 min
A Deadly Affair: 5. Tell the Man to Go and Boil his Head
The wife of the accused, William MacDowell, takes the witness stand.
S1 · E5
Oct 18, 2024 · 31 min
A Deadly Affair: 4. Everything is Helpful
We hear from the Crown's key witness, Renee’s closest friend and confidante.

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