The comedian bridges the gap between truth and fiction in Up in Smoke. Plus: five of the best podcasts with shocking twists
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Up in Smoke
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Adam Buxton’s new podcast is billed as Serial meets Twin Peaks, bridging the gap between fiction and true crime. Mei Mac is Kay McAllister, an ex-tabloid journalist who launches her own pod to find out what happened to a missing man. Buxton takes a low-key role as DCI Roy Burgess, who worked on the case. It’s told in a true-crime style but there is no mistaking this is glossy, high-quality fiction – an engaging, slow-burning tale. Hannah Verdier
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The comedian bridges the gap between truth and fiction in Up in Smoke. Plus: five of the best podcasts with shocking twists
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Up in Smoke
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Adam Buxton’s new podcast is billed as Serial meets Twin Peaks, bridging the gap between fiction and true crime. Mei Mac is Kay McAllister, an ex-tabloid journalist who launches her own pod to find out what happened to a missing man. Buxton takes a low-key role as DCI Roy Burgess, who worked on the case. It’s told in a true-crime style but there is no mistaking this is glossy, high-quality fiction – an engaging, slow-burning tale. Hannah Verdier Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian