Bad People x The Serpent Part 3: Hunting Sobhraj

Bad People

BBC

True Crime

4.4 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 14 February 2021

⏱️ 43 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 about the unlikely history of Interpol, missing persons, and Sobhraj’s many escapes. We also hear audio clips from Herman Knippenberg, who played a crucial role in Sobhraj’s capture. Find out how he once tunnelled a hole through the ceiling of a jewellery shop, faked the symptoms of appendicitis, and threw a birthday party for the Tihar Jail’s prison guards – and even why there is a statue of him in a restaurant in Goa, India. Warning: This episode contains strong language and references to violence and murder. Presenters: Dr. Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen 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.
0:03.7	My name's Stevie Middleton and I'm a BBC Commissioner for a load of sport podcasts.
0:08.4	I'm lucky to do that at the BBC because I get to work with a leading journalist, experienced
0:12.2	pundits and the biggest sport stars.
0:14.3	Together we bring you untold stories and fascinating insights straight from the players'
0:18.5	mouths.
0:19.5	But the best thing about doing this at the BBC is our unique access to the sport world.
0:25.0	What that means is that we can bring you podcasts that create a real connection to
0:28.8	dedicated sports fans across the UK.
0:31.2	So if you like this podcast, head over to BBC Sounds where you'll find plenty more.
0:35.8	Three, two, one.
0:41.8	Welcome to our third and last special bonus episode of Bad People.
0:46.8	Discussing the new TV series, the BBC One hit drama, The Serpent.
0:51.8	This episode, of course, contains spoilers.
0:55.4	So you might want to start by actually watching the show.
0:58.4	Watch the show.
0:59.4	You can find the whole box set.
1:01.4	What are you doing?
1:02.4	I'm just saying watch the show.
1:04.4	I'm just underlining.
1:05.4	I'm underlining what you're saying.
1:07.4	I was like, I'm hearing voices.
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