Talk Podcasts

Marcus Stead and Greg Lance-Watkins discuss the topic of assisted dying in a way that is both sensitive and forthright. This is a complicated subject matter that generates strong opinions on all sides. On the one hand, few would argue against the principle that people should be allowed to die with dignity and minimal suffering when all meaningful quality of life has gone. On the other hand, legali...

The Princess of Wales has revealed in a video message that in January, she underwent major abdominal surgery. While the surgery was successful, tests after the operation showed that cancer had been present, and she is now undergoing a course of preventative chemotherapy. Kate’s announcement is yet another setback for the Royal Family, following the news last month that the King has a form of cance...

Time To Reflect Where is Julie and how is Hollie over two decades on from Michael’s death and how does she feel about the MOD and remembrance services?

Blood Money No amount of money - big or small - equates or compensates for Michael’s death. Hear how the MOD admit negligence - but it is not quite 100%.

Julie makes the trip to Sierra Leone to see where Michael was killed. Suddenly, and only now, do the Ministry of Defence begin to admit liability for Michael’s death...

Just over one year on from Michael’s death, it is time for the inquest. Will Julie finally get any answers? The podcast series is available on the Talk Podcasts website, iTunes, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify and the iTunes app.

Michael is laid to rest. But unrest is laid bare. The funeral is cancelled, then re-arranged. The guest list is vetted….A comedy of errors adds to the truth of lies... Presented by Tony Horne. The podcast series is available on the Talk Podcasts website, iTunes, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify and the iTunes app.

Days later, Michael’s body is returned to the UK. His widow Julie is lied to about which airbase he is coming into. Then, as his body goes missing for four days, the lies begin to stack up. Presented by Tony Horne. The podcast series is available on the Talk Podcasts website, iTunes, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify and the iTunes app.

December 2001. Michael has been home on leave. It is the only time he will see his newborn daughter Hollie. The podcast series is available on the Talk Podcasts website, iTunes, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify and the iTunes app.

It is 0630, 28 January 2002. There is a knock on the door. Michael is dead. The podcast series is available on the Talk Podcasts website, iTunes, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify and the iTunes app.

On 27 January 2002, Corporal Michael Phillips was killed in Sierra Leone. He had just returned there after a brief visit home before Christmas on paternity leave. Daughter Hollie was born early December. From the moment, when his wife Julie received that dreaded knock at the door, she knew the truth did not add up. A truth of lies. Finally, nearly nine years later, the Ministry of Defence admitted...

Last in the series. Hosted by Tony Horne.

The inquest: Cover up or covering yourself? Hear how Darren and Tony had to ask to give statements. Then litigation. How on earth did the judge exonerate Northumbria Police? Hosted by Tony Horne.

Why were there three funerals? Because there were at least three agendas. Hosted by Tony Horne.

The end is nigh. David melts down on Twitter, returns home from Australia and takes his own life. Hosted by Tony Horne.

Two trips to Oz. Who is Lisa French? Did Darren see that the end was nigh? Hosted by Tony Horne.

What happens when your 15 minutes of fame is up? 'They build you up and knock you down' - we have all heard that phrase. We analyse the whole process in case study of how the unprepared become front page news and then on a whim or a whisper, become persona non grata. Hosted by Tony Horne.

The trial is over. Awaiting the verdict has been agony. 'I have a lifetime ahead. They have a lifetime to reflect.' Hosted by Tony Horne.

The trial. Spoiler alert: contains comedy. Hosted by Tony Horne.

Growing up in Staffordshire. The Cornetto moment. Struggles to get into the police. Meeting Kath and moving to the Northeast. And dear Naomi... Hosted by Tony Horne.

After two weeks in hospital, it is time for David to go home. Amongst his visitors: Craig, with the Control Room confession. Hosted by Tony Horne.

The new physical reality. David is blind. Hosted by Tony Horne.

Two stories on a collision course. A manhunt is underway in Rothbury, Northumberland. Meanwhile, on a hospital bed in Newcastle upon Tyne, PC David Rathband faces the new reality. He is blind. Hosted by Tony Horne.

Serious questions begin about what really happened on 3 and 4 July 2010. Hosted by Tony Horne.

British policeman David Rathband is gunned down in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is his story. But where does it start? Hosted by Tony Horne.