John Palmer: 6. The Hitman

Gangster

BBC

Society & Culture, Documentary, True Crime

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 8 March 2023

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

John Palmer is out of jail - but detectives are following his every move. They’re holed up in a secret underground hideout 300 miles from London, after its revealed Palmer has some of Scotland Yard’s top cops in his pocket. Then, he makes himself a target after he threatens to turn super grass. This podcast includes strong language and descriptions of violence. Presenter: Livvy Haydock Series producer: Mick Tucker Producer: Patrick Kiteley Technical production and sound design: Nicky Edwards Additional technical production: Richard Hannaford Journalism Assistant: Tim Fernley Production Manager: Sarah Payton Commissioning editors: Richard Maddock and Dylan Haskins Editor and executive producer: Carl Johnston

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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	How many people who have been on the FBI's most wanted list are ever sat down for a podcast
0:42.5	with the BBC.
0:44.5	For over a decade, a pair of mugshots have lived side by side on the FBI's website.
0:50.6	These individuals are considered as terrorists.
0:53.3	In 2005, they were called the number one domestic terror threat in America.
0:58.4	Customists are a quarter billion dollars in damages.
1:00.9	The cause of their alleged terrorist actions, the environment.
1:05.0	Our purpose was direct action to disrupt environmental destruction.
1:10.5	How far is too far to go to stop the planet burning?
1:14.3	If it's not me, then it's who.
1:15.7	If it's not me, then it's who.
1:18.7	Burn Wild.
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