Episodes 109
Avg. Duration 24m
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Apple Rating 4.5 (212)
Since Feb 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Next on Intrigue: To Catch a King. A new people-smuggling boss is running routes into the UK. Who is he, and can his true identity be revealed? To Catch a Scorpion duo Sue Mitchell and Rob Lawrie investigate. Intrigue: 'Jaw-dropping', 'gripping', 'bingeable,' 'thrilling' - dramatic true stories and investigations that reveal how the world really works.

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