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Theatre of Crime

Theatre of Crime

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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.Copyright 2025 Global Art Entertainment & Performing Arts True Crime World
Episodes
  • The Verdict
    Apr 8 2025

    A manhunt through the streets of London, dramatic courtroom revelations, and a public frenzy have all led to one of the most sensational trials of its time. And it all comes down to 17 minutes. As the dust settles, Pearl Mackie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Emma Sidi reflect on the final verdict. What was the lasting impact of the case and was justice for Emily Dimmock served?

    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.

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    19 mins
  • Showdown
    Apr 1 2025

    The man of the moment is finally set to take the stand, and Pearl Mackie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Emma Sidi debate whether this is a bold move by an innocent man or the sign of something far more sinister. With the case still dominating the public's attention, crowds gather outside the courtroom, eager for a piece of the drama. Could there be a chance an innocent man is in the dock? The line between truth and deception blurs, and the path to justice grows ever more perilous.

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    38 mins
  • Ghost from the Past
    Mar 25 2025

    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.

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    40 mins
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