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Radio 5 Live,28 Jul 2025,36 mins,
83. Murder on the Brighton Express
Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain StirlingContains some strong language, adult humour, some violent scenes and some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.
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Iain takes a look at a 1881 murder case on a moving train. When 22-year-old Percy Lefroy arrives at Preston Park station, covered in blood, the police jump into action to find his attackers. But, as their investigation unfolds, Percy's story keeps changing. And soon the police realise that things are not what they seem. Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at [email protected].
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