Obscene: The Dublin Scandal

<p>Dr Julia Shaw unwraps Bad People’s choice of true crime podcasts in 2022. </p><p>Una Mullally discusses the extraordinary story behind Obscene, a BBC podcast that examines the political scandal that erupted following the discovery of a suspected killer in the home of the Irish Attorney General in 1982. </p><p>Julia also meets Gabriel Gatehouse about his series The Coming Storm, which began as an investigation into the Q-Anon phenomenon and has evolved to explore major conspiracies that have e

<p>Producer Eamon O’Connor, writer Paul Walker and journalist Una Mullally discuss the wider context surrounding the MacArthur affair and the making of the podcast.</p>

<p>After 30 years in jail, Malcolm MacArthur returns to the streets of Dublin. But the unanswered questions around his case persist.</p><p>__</p><p>CREDITS:</p><p>Narrated by Adrian Dunbar Written by Paul Walker</p><p>Archive producer: Declan Smith Music: Jeremy Warmsley Mix engineer: Peregrine Andrews</p><p>Development producer: Satiyesh Manoharajah Development researcher: Christian Dametto Creative director: Georgia Moseley</p><p>Assistant producer: Tess Davidson Series Producer: Eamon O’Conno

<p>Another murder, this time of a gay man, feeds into the rumours that continue to swirl around Malcolm MacArthur.</p><p>Warning: This episode contains some strong language and graphic violent scenes.</p><p>__</p><p>CREDITS:</p><p>Narrated by Adrian Dunbar Written by Paul Walker</p><p>Archive producer: Declan Smith Music: Jeremy Warmsley Mix engineer: Peregrine Andrews</p><p>Development producer: Satiyesh Manoharajah Development researcher: Christian Dametto Creative director: Georgia Moseley</p

<p>The surprising outcome of Malcolm MacArthur’s trial only adds to a growing sense of suspicion in Ireland.</p><p>Warning: This episode contains some strong language.</p><p>__</p><p>CREDITS:</p><p>Narrated by Adrian Dunbar Written by Paul Walker</p><p>Archive producer: Declan Smith Music: Jeremy Warmsley Mix engineer: Peregrine Andrews</p><p>Development producer: Satiyesh Manoharajah Development researcher: Christian Dametto Creative director: Georgia Moseley</p><p>Assistant producer: Tess Davi

<p>Murder and politics collide as Charles Haughey, the Irish Prime Minister, attempts to clear the air with a disastrous press conference.</p><p>__</p><p>CREDITS</p><p>Narrated by Adrian Dunbar Written by Paul Walker</p><p>Archive producer: Declan Smith Music: Jeremy Warmsley Mix engineer: Peregrine Andrews</p><p>Development producer: Satiyesh Manoharajah Development researcher: Christian Dametto Creative director: Georgia Moseley</p><p>Assistant producer: Tess Davidson Series Producer: Eamon O’

<p>Who is Malcolm MacArthur, the suspected killer found hiding in the Attorney General’s home?</p><p>Warning: This episode contains some violence.</p><p>__</p><p>CREDITS:</p><p>Narrated by Adrian Dunbar Written by Paul Walker</p><p>Archive producer: Declan Smith Music: Jeremy Warmsley Mix engineer: Peregrine Andrews</p><p>Development producer: Satiyesh Manoharajah Development researcher: Christian Dametto Creative director: Georgia Moseley</p><p>Assistant producer: Tess Davidson Series Producer:

<p>The police launch Ireland’s biggest manhunt for the suspect. Tip offs lead to an unexpected location.</p><p>Warning: This episode contains some violence. --</p><p>CREDITS:</p><p>Narrated by Adrian Dunbar Written by Paul Walker</p><p>Archive producer: Declan Smith Music: Jeremy Warmsley Mix engineer: Peregrine Andrews</p><p>Development producer: Satiyesh Manoharajah Development researcher: Christian Dametto Creative director: Georgia Moseley</p><p>Assistant producer: Tess Davidson Series Produ