The Storyteller: Naked Villainy

In part one of my interview with Defence KC Brian McConnachie we learn about how he landed one of the biggest cases of his career unexpectedly. Part two, which is considerably longer and more detailed is available on the Patreon on the link below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2024

This is part one of a three part interview with now retired Detective Inspector Gary Winter - the man responsible for getting the case to court. He reveals the huge effort it took to get the Crown and Procurator Fiscal Service to agree to move the case forward. In the second and third parts of his interview you will hear so much more about what was not said in court, evidence that couldn't be heard due to witnesses dying, more about Kit's actions after the murder and his frustration that it took 45 years to get to court. To hear the full three parts and many more in depth interviews, photos of the scene, people involved, locations, maps, court documents and analysis, join the Patreon below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link If you or someone you love is affected by issues raised in this podcast, below are some resources for domestic abuse, coercive control and stalking. https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/ https://dsahelpline.org https://www.paladinservice.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2024

In the second part of this in-depth interview with retired forensic officer Eric Jensen, he reveals his encounter with Kit Harrisson in the police station in 1978 following his arrest. To see the video version of this interview along with 40 plus bonus episodes, photos, documents and more click on the Patreon link below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2024

Retired forensic officer Eric Jensen gives an in-depth interview revealing parts of evidence found at the scene which weren't mentioned during the trial. To see the video version of this interview along with 40 plus bonus episodes, photos, documents and more click on the Patreon link below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2024

Following the high emotions at the end of the trial, I reflect on the hopes of those who didn't live to see justice and I visit Brenda's sister in Ipswich. Unfortunately she couldn't face a recorded interview but I summarise her thoughts on the case and her relief at the verdict and sentencing of her former brother-in-law. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2024

A teaser of the explosive in-depth interview with the sister of convicted killer Kit Harrisson. It is available now on the Patreon. Click on the link below to access this and forty plus bonus episodes plus photos, locations, documents and much more. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2024

With the verdict delivered, all that is left to do is sentence the 82-year-old man who the jury decided was guilty of killing his ex-wife 45 years prior. Judge Lord Richardson does not hold back in addressing Dr Kit Harrisson during sentencing. Outside the court Dr Brenda Page's family finally have their say.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2024

The verdict - 45 years after the brutal murder of Dr Brenda Page, a jury must decide the fate of her accused killer. The judge gives the jury his final directions and instructs them that eight or more of them must be in agreement before returning with their verdict. Listener offer - get 10% off your first month and access a therapist from your phone or laptop by going to BetterHelp.com/storyteller If you or someone you love is affected by issues raised in this podcast, below are some resources for domestic abuse, coercive control and stalking. https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/ https://dsahelpline.org https://www.paladinservice.co.uk Useful article on coercive control https://uksaysnomore.org/what-is-coercive-control/

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2024

Ahead of the verdict, listen to an extended teaser from the Patreon with excerpts from some of the in-depth interviews. You can listen to the full interviews plus analysis of the evidence, photos of the people and places, documents and much more. Click on the link below and sign up for the price of a cup of coffee to access the full library. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2024

Defence KC Brian McConnachie accuses the Crown of presenting a case that amounts to fake news and urges the jury to acquit Dr Kit Harrisson on the charge of murder. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Listener offer - for a £1 per month trial starting your online business head to Shopify.co.uk/storyteller

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2024

Here's a taster of my interview with veteran journalist Alison Shaw. The full interview with her analysis of the evidence and background knowledge from covering the case over four decades is on the Patreon. Click on the link below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2024

Here's a taster of my interview with veteran journalist Alison Shaw. The full interview with her analysis of the evidence and background knowledge from covering the case over four decades is on the Patreon. Click on the link below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2024

Defence KC Brian McConnachie accuses "dangerous" witnesses of lying in his closing speech.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2024

Advocate Depute Alex Prentice takes his final opportunity to persuade the jury that there is only one person who has lied to the court.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2024

The closing speeches begin with Advocate Depute Alex Prentice repeating Dr Brenda Page's chilling words written in a letter. He weaves together the threads of the Crown case to create a strong cord. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link LISTENER OFFER - to get 10% off your first month with Betterhelp and choose from one of the thousand plus therapists in the UK visit Betterhelp.com/storyteller

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2024

More of the shocking contents of Dr Brenda Page's final letter to Kit Harrisson are revealed as the murder accused is reexamined and the defence case concludes.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2024

Difficult questions are put to Kit Harrisson during cross examination by Advocate Depute Alex Prentice right from the start. And a letter from him to Brenda Page reveals she was afraid of him.

Transcribed - Published: 29 February 2024

Professor Sam Vaknin has three decades of experience working with narcissists, psychopaths and other personality disorders. In this special bonus episode we delve deep into the thought processes and behaviours of killers. The full video of this interviews available on the Patreon https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link https://www.youtube.com/@samvaknin

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2024

Curiouser and curiouser - the stories and explanations keep flowing from accused killer Dr Kit Harrisson as he continues to give evidence in court. Charles Dickens even gets a mention! For exclusive extra content, including full into interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link If you'd like 10% off your first month of therapy go Betterhelp and take the first step to a happier you, head to betterhelp.com/storyteller

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2024

From the moment he steps into the witness box it becomes clear this is not going to be the typical testimony of a murder accused as Kit Harrisson has an answer for everything, including questions he is not asked. In part one of his examination in chief, he claims it was Dr Brenda age who was aggressive towards him.

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2024

Things get more heated in the second part of the police interview as Dr Kit Harrisson accuses the police of planting evidence and lying. And the Crown case closes with an unexpected announcement from the prosecutor. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Listener offer Shopify - Sign up for a £1 per month trial period at shopify.co.uk/storyteller

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2024

A few surprises are in store as the second joint minute is read out in court. Also the Crown's last witness takes the stand and we hear Dr Kit Harrisson's bizarre police interview.

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2024

A chilling encounter with a suspected killer - murder victim Dr Brenda Page's next door neighbour recalls an unexpected meeting with Dr Kit Harrisson and what it was like seeing him in court 45 years later. And the forensic evidence concludes with a simple summary - only two detectable DNA profiles at the scene. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Listener offers - for 10% off your first month of therapy head to betterhelp.com/storyteller And for 60% off your first HelloFresh order and 25% off the next two months go to HelloFresh.co.uk/villainy.

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2024

A blood pattern expert reveals his interpretation of blood spatter on the walls and bedding and how the killer may have avoided being covered in blood. Forensic Scientist Christopher Gannicliffe also gives his interpretation of when the sperm belonging to accused Kit Harrison may have been deposited. Listener offer - Discover the delicious possibilities with HelloFresh. Visit HelloFresh.co.uk/villainy and get 60% off your first order and 25% off the next two months. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2024

A teaser of interviews with Defence Kings Counsel Brian McConnachie and Kit Harrisson's original lawyer David Burnside who represented him during his divorce and after his arrest in 1978. To hear the full interviews plus photographs of people, places and evidence exhibits, documents and currently 20 bonus episodes with many more to come, head to the link below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 11 January 2024

The cross examination of forensic scientist Dr Andrew Gibb continues and the defence are keen to focus on the survival of sperm even if items are washed. This is all setting up for a truly bizarre explanation coming up. How would you feel if you were in the jury? The evidence seems damning but can confusion create doubt? Listener offer - Hello Fresh - Delicious discoveries to be made in your kitchen with Hello Fresh. You can receive 60% off your first order and 25% the next two months if you go to HelloFresh.co.uk/villainy. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkl

Transcribed - Published: 11 January 2024

Ready for a deep dive into the anatomy of sperm? In this extra long episode you'll learn a lot about swimmers. If the science is too much, skip past the first fifteen minutes of the episode and on to what was found on Brenda's blood soaked bedsheets. Sponsor offers - Sign up and receive one-pound-per-month trial period at www.shopify.co.uk/storyteller and start your online business today. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D and five free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. www.drinkAG1.com/thestoryteller. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2024

Did Brenda's upstairs neighbour see her killer waiting in her flat for her to return? And hear what happened when police officers arrived at Dr Kit Harrisson's house to arrest him for her murder. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link To receive a free one year supply of Vitamin D and five free AG1 travel pack with your first purchase head to www.drinkag1.com/thestoryteller

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2023

Retied Forensic officer Eric Jensen reveals a key piece of evidence he found linking Kit Harrisson's car to the point of entry of the murder scene and he's thoroughly cross examined by defence KC Brian McConnachie about the possibility of cross contamination. For exclusive extra content, photos, maps, never-heard-before interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2023

Retired forensic officer gives evidence about the murder scene and what was taken to be tested including the watch strap found a Kit Harrisson's house in a fire grate. But confusion over which type of test ends in disaster. If you'd like to see the layout of the property, photos of the people and places as well as bonus analysis and exclusive interviews head to the Patreon below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2023

A door banging and a scream heard by a visitor in the early hours at 13 Alan Street, but does his statement from the same day match his evidence in court? And the beginning of the testimony from the forensic scientist who investigated the scene.

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2023

How would you react if police came to your door and informed you that your ex wife had been killed? You'll find out exactly what Dr Kit Harrisson said and how he responded to being arrested. That and a strange shopping trip to Edinburgh hours after Dr Brenda Page was brutally murdered. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link This episode is kindly sponsored by Betterhelp and there is an exclusive offer for loyal listeners. Head to www.betterhelp.com/storyteller for your 10% discount off the first month. Don't suffer in silence, especially at this time of year.

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2023

Brenda's closest work colleague tells the court how she begged her to go along with Kit's wishes on a foreign work trip and confided her greatest fears. For exclusive extra content, including the full interview with Dr Jessie Watt and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2023

Three statements from three colleagues with more damning evidence of Kit's violent outbursts, bruises seen on Brenda's legs and the lengths she went to, to hide the white trousers used as proof of a past assault on her, for the divorce hearing. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, an easy to use and accessible way to find a licensed therapist and set up convenient sessions from the comfort of your home. For 10% off your first month with BetterHelp please go to www.betterhelp.com/storyteller

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2023

Inspector Morse was a famous British detective drama set in Oxford and in this episode you'll hear from the journalist who likened the murder of Dr Brenda Page, to one of the fictional scripts from the TV series. The first officer at the scene of the murder tells the court what he was met with upon entering her flat and Brenda's neighbour and colleague tells Isla about the grim task he was asked to perform which has haunted him ever since. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2023

Hear a fascinating insight into the characters of Dr Brenda Page and her accused killer from Kit's former boss and in court Brenda’s boyfriend reveals a chilling promise he made to her in the event of her death. For exclusive extra content, including full interviews and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2023

An eye witness reveals she spotted a green mini outside the hotel where Dr Brenda Page was dining with two businessman hours before she was killed and a friend of Kit's details an incident during which he showed him how to remove a pain of glass from a window without damaging it. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. For an exclusive 10% off your first month visit www.betterhelp.com/storyteller

Transcribed - Published: 26 October 2023

Brenda's former boss reveals there was a palpable feeling of evil in the air following her murder and two colleagues give evidence. The court learns she DID go to the police about her husband's violence. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. For an exclusive 10% off you first month visit www.betterhelp.com/storyteller

Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2023

Two brutal cross-examinations of two very sharp women - one Dr Brenda Page's friend and the other, Kit's friend and both give damning testimonies. The King's Counsel defending the accused killer, won't give up easily...but neither do the witnesses.

Transcribed - Published: 12 October 2023

The post mortem results are read to the court revealing the horrific final moments of Dr Brenda Page's life and a friend and colleague recalls a chilling statement. k

Transcribed - Published: 5 October 2023

A shocking letter is shown to the court in which Dr Brenda Page predicts her sudden death and asks her lawyer to take steps in the event it happens. For exclusive extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon and show your support. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 28 September 2023

On what would have been Dr Brenda Page's 77th birthday, one of her best friends from her hometown in England gives a chilling insight into the marriage and one of the most important witnesses in the trial begins his evidence.

Transcribed - Published: 21 September 2023

After a bombshell delay, the murder trial finally gets underway and the first witness has her moment after a 45 year wait. For early and ad free releases, extra content and bonus episodes, head to the Patreon and show your support. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Transcribed - Published: 14 September 2023

The Number 1 series is back for a third season and this time, it's making history. We begin by travelling back in time by two decades and hearing exclusive audio of crime journalist Isla Traquair confronting a killer, before facing him present day in court. As she hits record for the FIRST TIME IN A UK COURT, things don't go as expected. For extra content, exclusive interviews and behind th scenes head to https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod

Transcribed - Published: 7 September 2023

The Number 1 series is back for a third season and this time, it's making history. We begin by travelling back in time by two decades and hearing exclusive audio of crime journalist Isla Traquair confronting a killer, before facing him present day in court. As she hits record for the FIRST TIME IN A UK COURT, things don't go as expected. For extra content, exclusive interviews and behind th scenes head to https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod

Transcribed - Published: 7 September 2023

The Number 1 series is back for a third season and this time, it's making history. We begin by travelling back in time by two decades and hearing exclusive audio of crime journalist Isla Traquair confronting a killer, before facing him present day in court. As she hits record for the FIRST TIME IN A UK COURT, things don't go as expected. For extra content, exclusive interviews and behind the scenes head to https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod

Transcribed - Published: 7 September 2023

A teaser of a mammoth series which is making history. This is the first time in UK history that a murder trial has been recorded in full. Get ready for a deep dive as you hear Isla Traquair confront a killer two decades ago and then face him again in court. Unprecedented access and interviews coming soon.

Transcribed - Published: 31 August 2023

A teaser of a mammoth series which is making history. This is the first time in UK history that a murder trial has been recorded in full. Get ready for a deep dive as you hear Isla Traquair confront a killer two decades ago and then face him again in court. Unprecedented access and interviews coming soon.

Transcribed - Published: 31 August 2023

Isla Traquair talks to award-winning actor Kate Dickie on taking on the role of Sheila Garvie and her thoughts on the murder case. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4684883/advertisement

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2020

Isla Traquair talks to award-winning actor Kate Dickie on taking on the role of Sheila Garvie and her thoughts on the murder case.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2020