Bad People x The Serpent Part 1: The hippie trail

Bad People

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True Crime

4.4 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 January 2021

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Charles Sobhraj is a convicted killer and the inspiration for the new BBC One drama, The Serpent. Julia and Sofie speak with producer Paul Testar to learn what it was about Sobhraj that inspired this show. Was it the nature of his crimes? His charm? Or something else? Julia and Sofie discuss Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and how this famous construct was partly inspired by hippie culture. Perhaps Maslow can help us better understand how Sobhraj appealed to so many people travelling abroad? Warning: This episode contains strong language and references to violence and murder. Presenters: Dr. Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen Producers: Caroline Steel Assistant Producer: Simona Rata Music: Matt Chandler Series Editor: Rami Tzabar Commissioning Producer: Hannah Rose Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps Bad People is a BBC Audio Science Production for BBC Sounds #BadPeople_BBC

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0:00.0	Before you listen to this BBC podcast I'd like to introduce myself. My name's
0:04.0	Stevie Middleton and I'm a BBC Commissioner for a load of sport
0:07.5	podcasts. I'm lucky to do that at the BBC because I get to work with leading
0:11.1	journalists, experienced pundits and the biggest
0:13.3	sports stars. Together we bring you untold stories and fascinating insights
0:17.4	straight from the player's mouth. But the best thing about doing this at the BBC is
0:22.0	our unique access to the sporting world.
0:25.0	What that means is that we can bring you podcasts that create a real connection to
0:28.9	dedicated sports fans across the UK.
0:31.5	So if you like this podcast, head over to BBC Sounds where you'll find plenty more.
0:36.5	And three, two, one.
0:40.3	Welcome to a special bonus episode of Bad People.
0:43.4	I'm Dr. Julia Shaw, criminal psychologist.
0:45.8	And I'm Sophie Hagen, stand-up comedian.
0:48.1	On Bad People, we discuss the science behind why people do bad things.
0:52.4	Do check out our previous episodes where we discuss... behind why people do bad things.
0:53.0	Do check out our previous episodes where we discuss a huge range of topics, from sex
0:56.8	offenders through to thought crime and of course plenty of murder.
1:00.9	And you can listen to them now on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.
1:04.0	But today's episode is a special bonus episode where we discuss a new TV series,
1:09.0	the BBC One Drama The Serpent.
1:11.0	It's based on Charles Subrage, Khan man and murderer who's currently in prison in Nepal.
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