Mobeen Azhar explores ‘jawdropping’ cases from the criminal underworld in Catching the Kingpins. Plus: five of the best podcasts about real-life stories
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Great news for anyone who enjoyed 2022’s hit true-crime podcast Bible John – the BBC has just announced that it’s developing the series for a TV drama. Based on host and former Guardian journalist Audrey Gillan’s reporting, it follows the harrowing case of the unsolved murders of three women in Glasgow.
It’s not the only podcast-to-screen adaptation to get excited about this year. Dying for Sex – the Wondery series about a woman who, after being diagnosed with breast cancer, leaves her husband to explore her sexuality – is being developed by FX, with Michelle Williams confirmed in the lead role. The Girlfriends – the real-life story about a group of women who united to put a murderous ex behind bars – has also been picked up by indie powerhouse A24.
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Mobeen Azhar explores ‘jawdropping’ cases from the criminal underworld in Catching the Kingpins. Plus: five of the best podcasts about real-life stories
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Great news for anyone who enjoyed 2022’s hit true-crime podcast Bible John – the BBC has just announced that it’s developing the series for a TV drama. Based on host and former Guardian journalist Audrey Gillan’s reporting, it follows the harrowing case of the unsolved murders of three women in Glasgow.
It’s not the only podcast-to-screen adaptation to get excited about this year. Dying for Sex – the Wondery series about a woman who, after being diagnosed with breast cancer, leaves her husband to explore her sexuality – is being developed by FX, with Michelle Williams confirmed in the lead role. The Girlfriends – the real-life story about a group of women who united to put a murderous ex behind bars – has also been picked up by indie powerhouse A24. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian