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‘Daddy’ | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.5 15.07.2026 35мин

Nigel Farage realises one of his lifelong ambitions, as he becomes an MP, with the help of Posh George.  This leads to questions over George’s financial support for his ally. Did it breach parliamentary rules? And, the Insight team tries to make sense of Posh George and Farage’s ten-plus year friendship after the fallout from their reporting. Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing.Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday TimesRead more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George GreenwoodPolice investigate Reform donations by mother of fraudster who bankrolled Farage by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George GreenwoodWatch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel FarageGet in touch - Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.ukIf you have a story for us: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.comThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crypto politics | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.4 12.07.2026 26мин

In 2023 Posh George is accused of wading into Montenegro elections after police seize a crypto ATM.  As negative headlines in the Balkans pile up, Farage, back on the campaign trail in the UK, is once again facing questions over his friend’s alleged behaviour. Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing.Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday TimesRead more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George GreenwoodGeorge Cottrell failed to declare gifts to Reform office by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George GreenwoodWatch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel FarageGet in touch:Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.ukIf you have a story for us: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.comThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Control, not ownership | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.3 08.07.2026 30мин

Back home after 8 months in a US prison, Posh George attends a rally where the controversial, far-right provocateur Tommy Robinson is speaking - and starts dating a Made in Chelsea star.Having already made and lost at least one fortune, George moves to the crypto paradise of Montenegro.Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing.Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday TimesRead more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George GreenwoodNigel Farage’s secret donor pictured with Tommy Robinson at rally by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George GreenwoodWatch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel FarageGet in touch:Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.ukIf you have a story for us: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.comThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jailbird | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.2 05.07.2026 29мин

It’s July 2016 and Nigel Farage is riding high on a Brexit wave when his young aide, Posh George is arrested following a sting by US federal agents. He’s accused of running a money laundering scheme over the dark web. Can the young financier escape a jail term and rebuild his gilded life?Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing.Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday TimesRead more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George GreenwoodNigel Farage’s crypto-gambler ally used Reform UK business cards by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George GreenwoodWatch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel FarageGet in touch:Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.ukIf you have a story for us: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.comThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet George | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.1 04.07.2026 24мин

Who is George Swinfen Cottrell, aka Posh George? Booted out of his expensive boarding school after gambling in 2010, he comes of age in London’s Mayfair district, learning the tricks of his trade in international finance, private banking, and offshore structures. George is soon drawn into the orbit of UKIP leader, Nigel Farage. Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing.Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday TimesRead more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George GreenwoodWatch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel FarageGet in touch:Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.ukIf you have a story for us: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.comThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage 04.07.2026 2мин

A baby-faced British aristocrat called George Cottrell faces arrest in the US, just weeks after he and his boss, Nigel Farage, reach the summit of their careers to date - the Brexit vote.A decade later ‘Posh George' is still the Reform leader's right-hand man. This groundbreaking series from The Sunday Times’s Insight team investigates how the politician who could hold the keys to Number 10 came to depend upon a crypto enthusiast, gambler and fraudster.  Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing.Begins today, 4th July. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday. Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 2026 UPDATE - Quinn is sentenced 08.06.2026 13мин

On Friday 6th June, 2026, 52-year-old Paul Quinn received a 21-year prison sentence at Manchester Crown Court. Quinn will be eligible for parole after 14 years. Emily was in court to watch the proceedings.Host: Emily Dugan, special correspondent at The Sunday Times.Further reading: Police who got Andrew Malkinson jailed face criminal investigationContact Emily: emily.dugan@sundaytimes.co.ukIf you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:Rape Crisis England & WalesNHS - Help after rape and sexual assaultCriminal Cases Review CommissionAppeal - Charity and law practiceAnyone with information can contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, or report via their website www.gmp.police.uk, quoting Operation Canopy. You can also anonymously call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2026 UPDATE: Aiding suicide | Poison Ep. 6 29.05.2026 30мин

Today on Friday, 29th May, 2026 Kenneth Law has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting suicide in Canada. In this special bonus episode, James chats to a former Ontario police officer about how they brought Law to justice, and catches up with Tom Parfett’s father, David. WARNING: This series contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123.Host: James Beal, Investigations editor, The Times.Email: james.beal@thetimes.co.uk This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Still not ‘free’ |Seventeen Years - The Andrew Malkinson Story Ep. 11 04.05.2026 32мин

In the final episode of the series Emily catches up with Andy to reflect on the continued injustice and asks if he can now finally move forward?Host: Emily Dugan, Special correspondent at The Sunday Times.Contact Emily: emily.dugan@sundaytimes.co.ukRead more: The rapist who partied, had children and let Andrew Malkinson rotIf you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:Rape Crisis England & WalesNHS - Help after rape and sexual assaultCriminal Cases Review CommissionAppeal - Charity and law practiceAnyone with information can contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, or report via their website www.gmp.police.uk, quoting Operation Canopy. You can also anonymously call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The man the police missed |Seventeen Years - The Andrew Malkinson Story Ep. 10 27.04.2026 37мин

Following the conviction of Paul Quinn, Emily meets two senior Greater Manchester Police officers to ask how the force put the wrong man in prison, leaving the real rapist to live freely for over 20 years. Host: Emily Dugan, Special correspondent at The Sunday Times.Contact Emily: emily.dugan@sundaytimes.co.ukRead more: The rapist who partied, had children and let Andrew Malkinson rotIf you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:Rape Crisis England & WalesNHS - Help after rape and sexual assaultCriminal Cases Review CommissionAppeal - Charity and law practiceAnyone with information can contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, or report via their website www.gmp.police.uk, quoting Operation Canopy. You can also anonymously call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The real perpetrator (April 2026 UPDATE) | Seventeen Years - The Andrew Malkinson Story Ep. 9 17.04.2026 40мин

Justice is done, but decades late - in this special update to the series, we go to Manchester Crown Court as a jury finds 52-year-old Paul Quinn guilty of the rape for which Andy was wrongly convicted.Hosts: Will Roe and Emily Dugan, Sunday Times' Special correspondent.If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:Rape Crisis England & WalesNHS - Help after rape and sexual assaultCriminal Cases Review CommissionAppeal - Charity and law practiceThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final battle | Last Man Standing Ep 10 12.03.2026 41мин

Manveen and Anthony travel to a maximum security prison in Iraq to meet a man who could hold the answer to what happened to John Cantlie. But will this ISIS prisoner reveal all? Or will Cantlie’s death remain a mystery?Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, special correspondent, The Times.Further reading: Anthony Loyd: my hunt for the forgotten Isis hostage John CantlieWatch: Hostage on BBC iPlayer. Clips: BBC.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New leads | Last Man Standing Ep 9 05.03.2026 29мин

Four years on from the launch of their podcast, Anthony and Manveen are back exploring the kidnap and disappearance of British photojournalist John Cantlie by ISIS in Syria, after a mysterious listener gets in contact.Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, special correspondent, The Times.Watch: Hostage on BBC iPlayer. Clips: BBC.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Answers? | The Poppy Day Bomb Ep. 6 03.11.2025 39мин

With his investigation reaching its final stages, Mario is given a name…And could a change in the law mean a breakthrough for the Enniskillen families?Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: mario.ledwith@thetimes.co.ukinvestigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Politician | The Poppy Day Bomb Ep. 5 30.10.2025 35мин

Mario speaks with a former IRA volunteer, who tells him something shocking about the bombing.Deep into his investigation, Mario is left asking how high up did the decision to authorise the killing go?Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: mario.ledwith@thetimes.co.ukinvestigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dirty War | The Poppy Day Bomb Ep. 4 27.10.2025 39мин

Mario searches for the ‘man with the limp’, allegedly seen in the Reading Rooms the night before the bombing.He learns the man is also linked to another terror plot. Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: mario.ledwith@thetimes.co.ukinvestigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Borderlands | The Poppy Day Bomb Ep. 3 22.10.2025 43мин

Mario asks why the IRA targeted Enniskillen and discovers police may have known about suspected IRA figures seen nearby, on the night before the killing happened.  He also goes searching for the man accused of being the ‘mastermind’ behind the bomb. Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: mario.ledwith@thetimes.co.ukinvestigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Aftermath | The Poppy Day Bomb Ep. 2 19.10.2025 32мин

Mario asks if enough was done to stop the bombing, and finds evidence of police failures to properly investigate.And the alleged mastermind is dramatically named. Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: mario.ledwith@thetimes.co.ukinvestigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Atrocity | The Poppy Day Bomb Ep. 1 19.10.2025 30мин

On Remembrance Sunday in 1987, an IRA bomb went off in Mario Ledwith’s hometown of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland, killing 11 people.A lifetime later, Mario returns to investigate the silence surrounding that terror attack.Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence that you may find upsetting.Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: mario.ledwith@thetimes.co.ukinvestigates.podcasts@thetimes.com Connect your Times subscription with Apple Podcasts and get episodes ad free and early. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing: The Poppy Day Bomb 14.10.2025 2мин

On Remembrance Sunday in November, 1987 an IRA bomb exploded in the Northern Irish town of Enniskillen, killing 11 people.No one has ever been charged.The Times’s Mario Ledwith returns to his hometown, asking who carried out these bloody murders, how the authorities failed to properly investigate, and why a silence continues to surround what happened?Begins Monday 20th October. Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.