Chris Packham Investigates a Terrifying Crime Ring in Buried: Dead Rabbit
The popular broadcaster Chris Packham takes on a terrifying crime ring in the third series of the multi-award-winning podcast Buried: Dead Rabbit. The series opens with a large pile of murdered animals—mangled pheasants, mutilated foxes—dumped outside a primary school in Hampshire, leaving weeping children and a community in shock.
The investigation leads to revelations about the world of illegal bloodsports and rural organised crime. At one point, Packham exclaims, “It’s low-level terrorism, isn’t it?”—a sentiment that resonates deeply. The podcast is described as an essential listen by Alexi Duggins, and all episodes are available on BBC Sounds.
Other Notable Podcasts This Week
Mystic Mates: Actor mates Helen George and Yvette Robinson explore tarot cards, crystals, astrology, reading tea leaves, and the spiritual world—a hobby they’ve kept as a “dirty little secret” for 20 years. Now they ask big questions and share experiences with chummy fun. Episodes are weekly and widely available.
Intimacy: Lena Headey stars as Liza, an intimacy coordinator with a major film gig that becomes disturbingly personal. Written and directed by Headey, this funny and shocking audio drama is based on an idea by “ethical pornographer” Erika Lust and executive produced by Sharon Horgan. It also stars Hannah Waddingham, Alison Steadman, and Maisie Williams. Episodes are weekly on BBC Sounds.
Pretty Scary With Clair Buckley: Clair Buckley, known for podcasting with her actor husband James, hosts a series about unexplained mysteries, UFOs, true crime, and more. While the premise isn’t original, she is an excellent, eerie compere. Episodes are weekly and widely available.
Doing It Anyway: Katty Kay, host of The Rest Is Politics US, tackles issues around confidence through expert interviews. The first episode features Mika Brzezinski, founder of the Know Your Value movement, which helps women succeed at work. Episodes are weekly and widely available.
