

Assume Nothing
BBC Radio Ulster
The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes.
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Mar 16, 2024 • 23min
Episode 2: Lovebombing
Presented by actor Amybeth McNulty (Anne with an E, Stranger Things) this eight-part series investigates why women continue to be murdered and what could be done to prevent it.
Professor Jane Monckton Smith guides us through the ‘homicide timeline’; the pattern of behaviour she has identified in domestic homicides that, if spotted early enough, could help vulnerable and at-risk women keep themselves safe.

Mar 16, 2024 • 23min
Episode 8: Homicide
Presented by actor Amybeth McNulty (Anne with an E, Stranger Things) this eight-part series investigates why women continue to be murdered and what could be done to prevent it.
Professor Jane Monckton Smith guides us through the ‘homicide timeline’; the pattern of behaviour she has identified in domestic homicides that, if spotted early enough, could help vulnerable and at-risk women keep themselves safe.
From the multi award-winning team behind Assume Nothing: Rape Trial, the series examines eight real-life cases of murder, and asks whether recognising a pattern of behaviour could save lives.Presenter Amybeth McNulty
Producer Sarah McGlinchey
Executive Editor Andy Martin
A BBC NI production

Mar 16, 2024 • 23min
Episode 5: Escalation
Presented by actor Amybeth McNulty (Anne with an E, Stranger Things) this eight-part series investigates why women continue to be murdered and what could be done to prevent it.
Professor Jane Monckton Smith guides us through the ‘homicide timeline’; the pattern of behaviour she has identified in domestic homicides that, if spotted early enough, could help vulnerable and at-risk women keep themselves safe.
From the multi award-winning team behind Assume Nothing: Rape Trial, the series examines eight real-life cases of murder, and asks whether recognising a pattern of behaviour could save lives.

Mar 16, 2024 • 24min
Episode 4: Trigger
Presented by actor Amybeth McNulty (Anne with an E, Stranger Things) this eight-part series investigates why women continue to be murdered and what could be done to prevent it.
Professor Jane Monckton Smith guides us through the ‘homicide timeline’; the pattern of behaviour she has identified in domestic homicides that, if spotted early enough, could help vulnerable and at-risk women keep themselves safe.
From the multi award-winning team behind Assume Nothing: Rape Trial, the series examines eight real-life cases of murder, and asks whether recognising a pattern of behaviour could save lives.

Mar 16, 2024 • 25min
Episode 3: Living with Control
Presented by actor Amybeth McNulty (Anne with an E, Stranger Things) this eight-part series investigates why women continue to be murdered and what could be done to prevent it.
Professor Jane Monckton Smith guides us through the ‘homicide timeline’; the pattern of behaviour she has identified in domestic homicides that, if spotted early enough, could help vulnerable and at-risk women keep themselves safe.
From the multi award-winning team behind Assume Nothing: Rape Trial, the series examines eight real-life cases of murder, and asks whether recognising a pattern of behaviour could save lives.

Mar 16, 2024 • 24min
Episode 1: A History of Control
Presented by actor Amybeth McNulty (Anne with an E, Stranger Things) this eight-part series investigates why women continue to be murdered and what could be done to prevent it.
Professor Jane Monckton Smith guides us through the ‘homicide timeline’; the pattern of behaviour she has identified in domestic homicides that, if spotted early enough, could help vulnerable and at-risk women keep themselves safe.
From the multi award-winning team behind Assume Nothing: Rape Trial, the series examines eight real-life cases of murder, and asks whether recognising a pattern of behaviour could save lives.

Nov 25, 2023 • 31min
Episode 1: Leaks and Lies
A former Special Branch officer discusses the challenges of gathering intelligence during the Northern Ireland Troubles. Topics include a serious threat, monitoring phone conversations, a risky capture plan, and the aftermath and increased security measures.

Nov 25, 2023 • 29min
Episode 3: A Game of Risk
A Special Branch officer operates in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, relying on informers and sources. In this episode, he seeks a new source by gaining the trust of a wounded man in police custody, while also overhearing plans for an imminent attack. The podcast explores encounters with the Provost, accepting punishment, risks, and covert operations and surveillance tactics used during the Troubles.

Nov 25, 2023 • 25min
Episode 2: Of Bombs and Bank Robberies
A Special Branch officer recounts his experiences during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Topics include collecting parcels, smuggling weapons, a chaotic bank robbery, and the need for information sharing and peace.

Nov 25, 2023 • 30min
Episode 4: To Catch a Ghost
A Special Branch Officer operates in the midst of the Northern Ireland Troubles, dealing with informers, explosives experts, and dangerous missions. The podcast explores the consequences of internment, reporting threats, circumstantial evidence, lack of support, and secret talks with the IRA.


