"Bed of Lies" is a serialized investigative journalism podcast from The Telegraph, hosted by award-winning journalist Cara McGoogan, that uncovers major British state cover-ups and scandals. Each season is a deeply researched, narrative-driven true crime and political investigation—spanning the Northern Ireland Troubles and the British Army's Stakeknife spy network, the infected blood scandal in NHS history, and the "spycops" undercover policing scandal. The show also features spin-off investigations, such as "Murder in the Masai Mara," exploring the unsolved 1988 killing of Julie Ward and its links to Kenyan authorities and MI6. Blending archival audio, exclusive interviews, and classified documents, the podcast appeals to listeners drawn to true crime, government accountability, and hard-hitting journalism that questions institutional power. Its tone is serious, investigative, and emotionally resonant, often centering victims' families seeking long-denied truth and justice. Ideal for fans of long-form investigative journalism, political intrigue, and real-world mysteries with lasting societal impact.
"Bed of Lies" is a serialized investigative journalism podcast from The Telegraph, hosted by award-winning journalist Cara McGoogan, that uncovers major British state cover-ups and scandals. Each season is a deeply researched, narrative-driven true crime and political investigation—spanning the Northern Ireland Troubles and the British Army's Stakeknife spy network, the infected blood scandal in NHS history, and the "spycops" undercover policing scandal. The show also features spin-off investigations, such as "Murder in the Masai Mara," exploring the unsolved 1988 killing of Julie Ward and its links to Kenyan authorities and MI6. Blending archival audio, exclusive interviews, and classified documents, the podcast appeals to listeners drawn to true crime, government accountability, and hard-hitting journalism that questions institutional power. Its tone is serious, investigative, and emotionally resonant, often centering victims' families seeking long-denied truth and justice. Ideal for fans of long-form investigative journalism, political intrigue, and real-world mysteries with lasting societal impact.