Episodes
A door banging and a scream heard by a visitor in the early hours at 13 Alan Street, but does his statement from the same day match his evidence in court? And the beginning of the testimony from the forensic scientist who investigated the scene. 
Published 12/07/23
How would you react if police came to your door and informed you that your ex wife had been killed? You'll find out exactly what Dr Kit Harrisson said and how he responded to being arrested. That and a strange shopping trip to Edinburgh hours after Dr Brenda Page was brutally murdered. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the...
Published 11/30/23
Brenda's closest work colleague tells the court how she begged her to go along with Kit's wishes on a foreign work trip and confided her greatest fears. For exclusive extra content, including the full interview with Dr Jessie Watt and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Published 11/23/23
Three statements from three colleagues with more damning evidence of Kit's violent outbursts, bruises seen on Brenda's legs and the lengths she went to, to hide the white trousers used as proof of a past assault on her, for the divorce hearing. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the...
Published 11/16/23
Inspector Morse was a famous British detective drama set in Oxford and in this episode you'll hear from the journalist who likened the murder of Dr Brenda Page, to one of the fictional scripts from the TV series. The first officer at the scene of the murder tells the court what he was met with upon entering her flat and Brenda's neighbour and colleague tells Isla about the grim task he was asked to perform which has haunted him ever since. For exclusive extra content, including full...
Published 11/09/23
Hear a fascinating insight into the characters of Dr Brenda Page and her accused killer from Kit's former boss and in court Brenda’s boyfriend reveals a chilling promise he made to her in the event of her death.  For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Published 11/02/23
An eye witness reveals she spotted a green mini outside the hotel where Dr Brenda Page was dining with two businessman hours before she was killed and a friend of Kit's details an incident during which he showed him how to remove a pain of glass from a window without damaging it. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the...
Published 10/26/23
Brenda's former boss reveals there was a palpable feeling of evil in the air following her murder and two colleagues give evidence.  The court learns she DID go to the police about her husband's violence. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. For an exclusive 10% off...
Published 10/19/23
Two brutal cross-examinations of two very sharp women - one Dr Brenda Page's friend and the other, Kit's friend and both give damning testimonies. The King's Counsel defending the accused killer, won't give up easily...but neither do the witnesses. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon and show your support. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Published 10/12/23
The post mortem results are read to the court revealing the horrific final moments of Dr Brenda Page's life and a friend and colleague recalls a chilling statement. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon and show your support. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Published 10/05/23
A shocking letter is shown to the court in which Dr Brenda Page predicts her sudden death and asks her lawyer to take steps in the event it happens. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon and show your support. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Published 09/28/23
On what would have been Dr Brenda Page's 77th birthday, one of her best friends from her hometown in England gives a chilling insight into the marriage and one of the most important witnesses in the trial begins his evidence. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon and show your support. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Published 09/21/23
After a bombshell delay, the murder trial finally gets underway and the first witness has her moment after a 45 year wait.  For early and ad free releases, extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon and show your support.  https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Published 09/14/23
The Number 1 series is back for a third season and this time, it's making history. We begin by travelling back in time by two decades and hearing exclusive audio of crime journalist Isla Traquair confronting a killer, before facing him present day in court. As she hits record for the FIRST TIME IN A UK COURT, things don't go as expected.  For extra content, exclusive interviews and behind the scenes head to https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod
Published 09/07/23
A teaser of a mammoth series which is making history. This is the first time in UK history that a murder trial has been recorded in full. Get ready for a deep dive as you hear Isla Traquair confront a killer two decades ago and then face him again in court. Unprecedented access and interviews coming soon. 
Published 08/31/23
While you are waiting for the next The Storyteller series, I have a personal recommendation for you to listen to Crime Analyst launching January 2021, hosted by Laura Richards who featured in episode 12 of Violent Delights. She's a world leading criminal behavioural analyst, advocate and investigator and her series is the perfect listen for fans of The Storyteller.
Published 12/30/20
Isla Traquair talks to award-winning actor Kate Dickie on taking on the role of Sheila Garvie and her thoughts on the murder case.
Published 12/12/20
World-renowned criminal behavioural analyst, advocate and investigator Laura Richards BSc, MSc. MBPsS, gives an in-depth analysis of this case and all the people involved. If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast please check out any of the following websites. www.laurarichards.co.uk www.womensaid.org.uk www.thehotline.org www.lifeline.org.au
Published 12/06/20
In this special extended episode, a new and different insight into the case from a previously unheard viewpoint for a detective who interrogated the three accused. And the horrifying truth about Sheila Garvie’s never-ending prison from the womAn who cared for her in her final years.
Published 11/30/20
Sheila and Brian begin their life sentences but both are released on parole a decade later. However freedom did not guarantee happiness.
Published 11/23/20
Sheila and Brian begin their life sentences but both are released on parole a decade later. Find out if freedom brought them happiness and the impact on the forgotten victims, Sheila and Max's children.
Published 11/23/20
The stern judge gives his directions to the jury and asks them to ignore the very aspects of the case which attracted so much attention. Lady Chatterley, Lady Bountiful or Lady MacBeth? Which will the jury decide best describes Sheila Garvie? All three accused discover their fates.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 11/16/20
Sheila Garvie is questioned about two books she was writing while in prison awaiting trial and the lawyers for the Crown and defence take centre stage for their addresses to the jury.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 11/09/20
Former police officer Alfred Birse enters the witness box and yet more explosive details emerge and claims are made from two witnesses that Brian and Sheila had joked about getting Max out of the way.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 11/02/20
Alan Peters claims Sheila assisted in the murder of her husband and police go to great lengths using a pig to establish how Max was murdered,   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 10/26/20