{"podcast":{"title":"True Criminals","slug":"true-criminals-7076134","podcast_index_feed_id":7076134,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/NSR2101694059","website_url":"https://www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9ec0c87e-97a2-11f0-89ab-5b29a978e351/image/d1bc89b0d024c596b5a531b8ea3664e0.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Lee Mann","episode_count":93,"summary":"Winner of Outstanding Independent Podcast at this year’s True Crime Awards in London, True Criminals is your weekly deep dive into both historic and contemporary crime stories, hosted by Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero. With decades of frontline reporting experience, Martin and Helen go beyond the headlines to uncover exclusive insights and untold details from some of the most gripping criminal investigations. Each episode delivers powerful storytelling and rare access, featuring guests such as senior detectives, investigative journalists, bestselling authors, and individuals directly connected to the crimes. Whether it’s a high-profile case or one that’s never made the news, True Criminals offers a unique, behind-the-scenes view of the criminal justice system. Produced by Audio Bleach Global, the series is helmed by BAFTA-winning producer Russell Barnes. For questions and listener feedback, contact us at contact@audiobleachglobal.com Follow us: Instagram: @true.criminals YouTube: @True-Criminals TikTok: @truecriminalspodcast Connect with the hosts Martin Brunt on Twitter: @skymartinbrunt Read his book No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T04:20:21.630644+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/true-criminals-7076134"},"episode":{"title":"Charles Bronson: Parole Update | True Criminals Briefing","slug":"charles-bronson-parole-update-true-criminals-briefing","published_at":"2026-02-03T17:25:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/true-criminals-7076134/charles-bronson-parole-update-true-criminals-briefing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/true-criminals-7076134","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR2071082196.mp3?updated=1770140491","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR2071082196.mp3?updated=1770140491","summary":"Charles Bronson is often cited as Britain’s most notorious prisoner, having spent nearly 50 years behind bars. In this episode of True Criminals, Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero take a deep dive into the life and legacy of Michael Peterson—the man who became an underworld icon and later transformed into the artist known as Charles Salvador. Martin shares a unique perspective on the man behind the headlines, detailing a personal relationship built over years of correspondence. For the first time in the studio, Martin showcases original artwork sent to him by Bronson, offering a rare glimpse into the \"cartoonish\" yet often nightmarish creative world that has become the prisoner's primary outlet while in high-security isolation. The discussion traces Bronson's long history within the UK penal system, from his initial seven-year sentence for armed robbery in 1974 to the repeated violent outbursts and hostage situations that kept him inside. Martin explains the complexities of the 2000 discretionary life sentence—triggered by the 44-hour hostage-taking of an art teacher at HMP Hull—which has seen Bronson remain in custody long past his original minimum term. With the Parole Board having denied his 2023 public bid for freedom, the team examines what the future holds for his upcoming hearings. Martin reveals Charles’s own unwavering conviction that he will one day walk free, sharing a recent invitation from the prisoner to join him for a celebratory Guinness at a \"freedom party\" upon his release. The Origins: How a petty criminal became the \"most violent prisoner in Britain.\" The Art: A look at the vivid, award-winning artwork Martin has brought into the studio. The Letters: Insights into the personal letters and postcards Martin receive…","meta_description":"Charles Bronson is often cited as Britain’s most notorious prisoner, having spent nearly 50 years behind bars. In this episode of True Criminals, Sky News…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1107,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/true-criminals-7076134/episodes/charles-bronson-parole-update-true-criminals-briefing/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/true-criminals-7076134/charles-bronson-parole-update-true-criminals-briefing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}