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Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy

Robert Murphy

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led crime podcast focused on true crime, crime fiction, and the creative and investigative forces behind stories, with external guests including bestselling authors, screen creatives, police, and crime experts. Credible pitches include established crime and thriller writers, directors or screenwriters with relevant adaptations, investigators, and authoritative true-crime specialists; booking difficulty is high because recent guests are award-winning or commercially successful figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 71

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

robertmurphy999@gmail.com

robertmurphy@substack.com

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Host

Robert Murphy - Award-winning television crime correspondent and podcast host covering real crime, crime fiction, and the people who investigate or create crime stories.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established crime or thriller authors, award-winning or bestselling writers, screenwriters and directors with relevant crime work, police or investigators, and authoritative true-crime experts.
Required Achievements:  
Bestselling or award-winning books, Major genre awards, Television or film adaptations, Senior investigative or law-enforcement experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Laura Thompson - Agatha Christie's 1926 Disappearance, New Research, The Author's Personal Circumstances, And Thompson's Book Eleven Days.

Tim Sullivan - Creating The George Cross Detective Series, Crime-writing Process, Bespoke-suit Research, Bristol As A Crime-fiction Setting, Pacing, Character, And Suspense.

Mark Billingham - His DS Declan Miller And Tom Thorne Series, Plotting, Humor In Serious Crime Fiction, Real-crime Influences, And His Path From Acting And Comedy To Crime Writing.

John Marrs - His Novel Dead In The Water, Unreliable Memory, Writing Process, Self-publishing, Crime-fiction Suspense, And Screen Adaptations.

T. M. Logan - The Thriller The Weekend, Moral Choices And Ordinary Characters, Journalism's Influence On His Writing, Television Adaptations, And True-crime Influences.

Recent Topics

True Crime, Crime Fiction, Criminal Psychology, Police Investigations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy
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From Defence Barrister to Crime Writer: Olly Jarvis

October 07, 2026

Subscribe for FREE: robertmurphy.substack.comAs a child, Olly Jarvis went to court to watch his actor father prepare for a role as a barrister.Fast forward to 1985, and as a young man he was at the Battle of the Beanfield at Stonehenge as police clashed with New Age Travellers.Since being called to the bar in the 1990s, he has defended thousands of suspects, including those whose encrypted phones were hacked by detectives in the Encrochat investigation.And he crossed swords in the courtroom w...

Agatha Christie’s Disappearance - her greatest mystery - a century on.

September 16, 2026

Subscribe for FREE - robertmurphy.substack.comHer disappearance lasted eleven days. But for the last century, the trail of speculation has never entirely disappeared.Laura Thompson, who has been writing about Christie for two decades, has revisited the episode in her new book, ‘Eleven Days.’Why was the author - a new mother - in extremis? What had her husband done to drive her to this state? And what impact did the recent death of Christie’s mother have?With new research - including re-enacti...

From Sherlock Holmes to George Cross: Tim Sullivan on creating crime's most distinctive detective

July 29, 2026

Subscribe for FREE: robertmurphy.substack.comAward-winning crime author Tim Sullivan joins us to discuss The Tailor, the latest novel in his award-winning George Cross series, which begins with a murder aboard the 10 o’clock train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington. Tim discusses why he never knows who the killer is when he starts writing, how commissioning a bespoke suit became essential research, and why Bristol continues to provide the perfect backdrop for his mysteries. We als...

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Frequently asked questions

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Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy
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How do I get in touch with Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy?

Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy is hosted by Robert Murphy. Its publicly listed emails are robertmurphy999@gmail.com and robertmurphy@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy?

The publicly listed emails for Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy: robertmurphy999@gmail.com and robertmurphy@substack.com.

How many listeners does Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy have?

Podseeker estimates Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy?

Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established crime or thriller authors, award-winning or bestselling writers, screenwriters and directors with relevant crime work, police or investigators, and authoritative true-crime experts. Common among recent guests: Bestselling or award-winning books; Major genre awards; Television or film adaptations. Recent guests include Laura Thompson, Tim Sullivan, and Mark Billingham.

How hard is it to get booked on Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy cover?

Recent episodes cover True Crime, Crime Fiction, Criminal Psychology, and Police Investigations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

robertmurphy999@gmail.com

robertmurphy@substack.com

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