11. Scotland’s Most Notorious Serial Killers (Ep 1)

How did Burke and Hare get into the lucrative business of murder? Why was there such a demand for fresh corpses in 1820s Edinburgh? What gruesome methods did the pair use to kill their victims?



Join David Olusoga and Sarah Churchwell as they delve into the gothic story of Burke and Hare, the mass murderers who scandalised the nation.



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Producer: Callum Hill

Senior Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
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Journey Through Time

Forgotten stories from history and how they shaped the way we live today.
Hear about the ordinary people from history and the extraordinary impact they’ve had on the present. Hosted by historians David Olusoga and Sarah Churchwell, Journey Through Time will show how everyday actions have the most remarkable unintended consequences that ripple through time.
From the first woman to run for President to the unknown story of how the world came to the brink of nuclear war in 1983, this podcast is for everyone, not just history lovers.
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To find out more about Find My Past visit: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/journey-through-time

• No. of episodes: 13
• Latest episode: 2025-05-28
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