true criminals
True Criminals is one of the UK’s most celebrated true crime podcasts — winner of Outstanding Independent Podcast at the 2025 True Crime Awards in London, and a consistent fixture in Apple’s True Crime Top Ten.
Fronted by Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and BBC/ITV broadcaster and journalist Helen Fospero, and crafted by a BAFTA-winning production team, True Criminals delivers unrivalled access to Britain’s, and the world’s, most compelling criminal cases.
With exclusive interviews, insider detail, and revelations that can’t be found anywhere else, it has become a destination for audiences who want to go beyond the headlines.
Meet the Team
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MARTIN BRUNT
CO-HOST
Sky News Crime Correspondent since 1989, renowned for breaking major stories and trusted globally for authoritative, insightful reporting on the world’s most notorious cases.
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HELEN FOSPERO
CO-HOST
BBC and ITV journalist, renowned for calm authority and trusted widely for insightful reporting, warm delivery, and credibility across major networks, global stories, and brand campaigns.
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RUSSELL BARNES
PRODUCER
Russell is a BAFTA-winning producer responsible for the editorial direction and tone of True Criminals. He leads research, scripting, and editing, driven by a curiosity to understand the deeper meaning of each case we cover.
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ANDREW CHAPPELL
HEAD OF AUDIO
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REBECCCA STINTON
SENIOR RESEARCHER
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LEE MANN
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
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