Theatre of Crime
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.
Episodes
Ghost from the Past
As the trial intensifies, a bombshell shifts the course of the case in an unexpected direction. Just as tensions peak, a figure from Emily Dimmock’s past steps into the courtroom, his presence stirring unease. While his testimony could be crucial, Pearl Mackie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Emma Sidi remain skeptical of his true motives. As the trial unfolds, the search for justice becomes even more tangled in deception and doubt.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.
25/03/25•39m 35s
A Killer's Stride
The hunt is on. With the media’s help, a suspect is finally in sight. The public’s excitement turns to frenzy - they want justice, they want blood. But in a dramatic twist, the accused secures the defence of a notorious but desperate lawyer, just as determined to win as his client is to walk free. As the trial unfolds, one question looms: will the courtroom reveal the truth, or will it be lost in the spectacle?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.
18/03/25•36m 17s
Answer on a Postcard
An unexpected source uncovers a game-changing clue; a mysterious postcard that could narrow down the suspect list and expose the killer’s identity. But the police are floundering. Will this discovery will unearth new leads or push the investigation further into chaos?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.
11/03/25•39m 15s
Suspects in the Shadows
The final movements of Emily Dimmock unravel a web of lies and potential suspects lurking in the shadows; an enraged pimp with a violent past, a vengeful sailor, and perhaps even a jilted husband. As they uncover critical blunders in the investigation and missed opportunities, the police, desperate for progress, turn to the media for help. 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.
04/03/25•36m 45s
The Lover
Pearl Mackie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Emma Sidi delve into the dark and twisted mystery of Emily Dimmock’s murder. As they retrace her final steps through the shadowy pubs and vibrant nightlife of 1900s Camden, long-forgotten clues resurface. But with a tampered crime scene and crucial evidence mishandled, the trio face an uphill battle to uncover the truth. And as they dig deeper into newly unearthed archives, they begin to suspect that not everyone is who they seem. 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.
25/02/25•38m 34s
Trailer: Take Your Seat for Theatre of Crime
True crime like you've never heard before. Introducing: Theatre of Crime. Episode one is available Tuesday 25th February.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 perform and dissect each scene, looking for clues to understand what really happened to Emily Dimmock in 1907. It’s going to be a wild ride. Subscribe or follow to catch each episode weekly. You can listen for free on Global Player, download it from the App Store or head to globalplayer.comFrom Global and Chalk & Blade. In collaboration with Dentsu Entertainment.
18/02/25•1m 57s
