Episodi

  • Stockport Drug and Rape: 'Work to be done'
    Sep 17 2026

    An update on the trial of a husband from Stockport accused of drugging and raping his wife, and 12 other men alleged to have committed sexual offences against the same victim.

    The husband, in his 60s from Stockport in Greater Manchester pleaded guilty to 15 charges earlier this year, including raping his wife and sharing intimate images of her without her consent. The husband has since pleaded guilty to a further 45 charges. There are also 12 other men who will face trial for a range of sexual offences against the same woman. Allegations they deny.

    One man, Keith Fotheringham, 59, from Dundee, Scotland, has already pleaded guilty to all charges he faced. He will be sentenced at a later date.

    Reporter: Mat Trewern Presenter: Michelle Dignan Producer: Darren Milby Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin

    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    4 min
  • Stockport Drug and Rape: The Husband
    Sep 15 2026

    An update on the trial of a husband from Stockport accused of drugging and raping his wife, and 12 other men alleged to have committed sexual offences against the same victim. The husband, in his 60s from Stockport in Greater Manchester pleaded guilty to 15 charges earlier this year, including raping his wife and sharing intimate images of her without her consent. The husband has since pleaded guilty to a further 45 charges. There are also 12 other men who will face trial for a range of sexual offences against the same woman. Allegations they deny.

    One man, Keith Fotheringham, 59, from Dundee, Scotland, has already pleaded guilty to all charges he faced. He will be sentenced at a later date.

    Join BBC Journalist, Mat Trewern and BBC Radio Manchester Presenter, Michelle Dignan, as they follow this major criminal trial

    Reporter: Mat Trewern Presenter: Michelle Dignan Producer: Darren Milby Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin

    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    7 min
  • Stockport Drug and Rape: The Defendants
    Sep 8 2026

    Join BBC Journalist, Mat Trewern and BBC Radio Manchester Presenter, Michelle Dignan, as they follow this major criminal trial from day one.

    Ahead of the prosecution opening speech, Mat and Michelle speak to Barrister Kirsty Brimelow-KC, who is chair of the Bar Council about delays in getting prisoners to court.

    The trial will follow a husband from Stockport accused of drugging and raping his wife, and 12 other men alleged to have sexually abused the victim

    The husband and the 12 other co-defendants – who all deny the charges - will stand trial at the same time, at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

    One man has already pleaded guilty to all charges he faced.

    Reporter: Mat Trewern Presenter: Michelle Dignan Producer: Darren Milby Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin

    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    11 min
  • Stockport Drug and Rape: The Jury
    Sep 4 2026

    Join BBC Journalist, Mat Trewern and BBC Radio Manchester Presenter, Michelle Dignan, as they follow this major criminal trial from day one.

    In this episode, ahead of the prosecution opening speech, Mat and Michelle, speak to Dr Hannah Fawcett, a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University to find out what it’s like to be a member of a jury on a major criminal trial.

    The trial will follow a husband from Stockport accused of accused of drugging and raping his wife. 12 other men are alleged to have committed sexual offences against the same victim.

    The husband and the 12 other co-defendants – who all deny the charges - will stand trial at the same time, at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

    One man has already pleaded guilty to all charges he faced.

    Reporter: Mat Trewern Presenter: Michelle Dignan Producer: Darren Milby Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin

    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    12 min
  • Stockport Drug and Rape: Trailer
    Sep 1 2026

    Follow the trial of a husband from Stockport accused of drugging and raping his wife, and 12 other men alleged to have sexually abused the victim

    The husband, who is in his sixties, has pleaded guilty to 15 charges, including rape but is set to stand trial on 33 other charges - he cannot be named to maintain his wife's anonymity.

    Twelve other men will stand trial at the same time. They are alleged to have committed sexual offences against the same victim

    One man, Keith Fotheringham, 59, from Dundee, Scotland, has already pleaded guilty to all charges he faced.

    The husband and the 12 other co-defendants – who all deny the charges - will stand trial at the same time, at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

    Join BBC Journalist, Mat Trewern and BBC Radio Manchester Presenter, Michelle Dignan, as they follow this major criminal trial from day one.

    Reporter: Mat Trewern Presenter: Michelle Dignan Producer: Darren Milby Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin

    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    4 min
  • “You used your vehicle as a dangerous weapon”
    Dec 16 2025

    Paul Doyle, who used his car as a "weapon" to drive into crowds at Liverpool FC's victory parade has been jailed for 21 years and six months.

    The judge told him he drove at crowds in a rage after his anger took hold of him.

    The 54-year-old has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent.

    The ex-Royal Marine, who stared straight ahead with no expression as he was sentenced, now starts a life behind bars.

    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    15 min
  • Dashcam footage: a "man out of control"
    Dec 15 2025

    Paul Doyle's sentencing begins with court shown distressing footage from his own dashcam, on the day he drove his car into the crowd at Liverpool FC’s victory parade.

    Fans hurt that day share personal victim statements in court about how they have suffered, physically and psychologically.

    The 54-year-old has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent.

    Court hears that after the attack Paul Doyle told officers that he had ruined his family's life.

    Presenter: Phil Munns. Reporter: Mairead Smyth. Producer: Grace Eden. Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.

    This series contains distressing details. For information or support visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    15 min
  • "Guilty"
    Nov 26 2025

    Paul Doyle dramatically changes his plea to guilty, after ploughing his car into the crowd at Liverpool FC’s victory parade.

    The 54-year-old admitted dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent.

    Paul Doyle sobbed as he changed his pleas at Liverpool Crown Court.

    Presenter: Phil Munns. Reporter: Mairead Smyth. Producer: Grace Eden. Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.

    This series contains distressing details. For information or support visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    13 min