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Inside Murder Trial

Extraordinary courtroom access takes listeners uniquely inside real-life unfolding murder trials. Journalist Jane MacSorley and advocate Thomas Ross KC unpack each days events.

Podcast · By BBC Radio Scotland · English · Official site

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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 29, 2026

    Death of a Dog Walker: 8. That's Not A Hat (opens the original)

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    After nearly two weeks hearing the prosecution case, the jury are now set to hear just a handful of witnesses for the defence. Tommy Ross KC explains the defence don’t need to prove Campbell’s innocence - just raise doubts and point out reasons why the jury might find him innocent. Central to the defence case - David Campbell takes the decision to give evidence - and opens himself to cross examination.

  2. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    Death of a Dog Walker: 7. Saving Face (opens the original)

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    The final witnesses for the prosecution are called to give evidence, but what impact will they have on proceedings? The jury is played extracts from David Campbell’s police interview - where he chooses to answer some questions and not others. And Tommy reflects on Campbell’s decision to go ahead without any legal representation. Later in court, there is drama as the jury is reduced to 14 members. What impact could this have on the final verdict?

  3. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    Death of a Dog Walker: 6. That Could Be Anybody (opens the original)

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    The partner of the accused is rarely called by the prosecution. But today – we hear evidence from David’s wife of more than 57 years. She’s asked about his relationship with the victim, Brian Low. And she’s quizzed about the CCTV showing a bike similar to hers being ridden through Aberfeldy. Does she agree that the rider could be her husband? Later in the episode we learn how David’s football allegiance could raise questions about the blue bag apparently being carried by the killer. And we hear

  4. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    Death of a Dog Walker: 5. Two Fingers (opens the original)

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    After yesterday’s revelations from the CCTV cameras, we follow more images which perhaps show someone on their way to commit the murder. But do any of the camera’s provide a clear shot of who that person is? We also see footage of David Campbell apparently making gestures towards the police – on his own camera system. Later – there is evidence which might explain why David’s wife’s bike has changed its appearance. And clues which could explain where David was hiding a gun. Or – they might presen

  5. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    Death of a Dog Walker: 4. You Don’t Expect To Hear That! (opens the original)

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    It’s an emotional day in court as Brian’s loved ones recall the moment their world was shattered, as they first learned that Brian was dead. And then – that he had been murdered. Later, we hear evidence from a police officer who gathered CCTV in the case. And we build a picture of what COULD be the killer on his way to commit the murder…only there’s no images which show his face. Then, on another camera, we witness some bizarre behaviour from the accused. Could his own home camera system provide

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