Theatre of Crime
Theatre of Crime
Podcast Description
On a sunny morning in September 1907, sex worker Emily Dimmock is found with her throat cut, locked and bolted inside her Camden Town apartment.
In a world reeling from Jack the Ripper, could this be another one of his victims? A jealous lover? Was this a burglary gone wrong or a crime of passion?
Join actors, friends, and true crime fanatics Pearl Mackie, Emma Sidi, and Kiell Smith-Bynoe as they get into character of those at the centre of one of Britain’s most infamous mysteries: The Camden Town Murder.
For the first time ever, the most jaw-dropping, high-stakes moments of this case are brought to life through drama, using newly unearthed court transcripts, police records, and witness testimonies. Join Pearl, Emma and Kiell as they dissect each scene and look for clues to try to understand what really happened to Emily Dimmock in 1907. It’s going to be a wild ride.
From Global and Chalk & Blade. In collaboration with Dentsu Entertainment.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers around true crime mysteries, specifically focusing on historical cases like the Camden Town Murder of 1907. Episodes explore topics such as evidence mishandling, character motivations, and crime scene analysis, as highlighted in episodes where the hosts retrace Emily Dimmock's final moments and investigate the atmospheric nightlife of early 20th-century Camden.
On a sunny morning in September 1907, sex worker Emily Dimmock is found with her throat cut, locked and bolted inside her Camden Town apartment.
In a world reeling from Jack the Ripper, could this be another one of his victims? A jealous lover? Was this a burglary gone wrong or a crime of passion?
Join actors, friends, and true crime fanatics Pearl Mackie, Emma Sidi, and Kiell Smith-Bynoe as they get into character of those at the centre of one of Britain’s most infamous mysteries: The Camden Town Murder.
For the first time ever, the most jaw-dropping, high-stakes moments of this case are brought to life through drama, using newly unearthed court transcripts, police records, and witness testimonies. Join Pearl, Emma and Kiell as they dissect each scene and look for clues to try to understand what really happened to Emily Dimmock in 1907. It’s going to be a wild ride.
From Global and Chalk & Blade. In collaboration with Dentsu Entertainment.
A manhunt through the streets of London, dramatic courtroom revelations, and a public frenzy have all led to one of the most sensational trials of its time. And it all comes down to 17 minutes. As the dust settles, Pearl Mackie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Emma Sidi reflect on the final verdict. What was the lasting impact of the case and was justice for Emily Dimmock served?
Content Warning: This episode contains some descriptions of violence.
This is a Global Original podcast, produced by Global and Chalk & Blade. In collaboration with Dentsu Entertainment.
With special thanks to Megan Wastell.
Photo credits: The Other Richard. By Pip.
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