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Jul 1, 2021 • 3min
Introducing 'I've Been Thinking with Peter Frankopan'
Hi, Mystery Hour listener,
We’ve got another brand new podcast we think you’ll enjoy.
‘I’ve Been Thinking’ is a new weekly show hosted by Peter Frankopan. As well as being a best-selling author (Silk Roads), Professor of Global History and Oxford and voted as one of the World’s Top 50 Thinkers, Peter uses this podcast to speak with some incredible guests looking at topics from around the world that help understand and explain the past, present and future.
Guests include former Director of the FBI James Comey and Chinese artist & activist Ai Weiwei.
This is a taster of what you can expect from the show. If you like what you hear please search for I’ve Been Thinking with Peter Frankopan on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.

Jun 17, 2021 • 45min
Can the PM be impeached?
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour; to join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12PM

Jun 11, 2021 • 3min
Introducing ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’
Hi Mystery Hour fans – we have a new True Crime podcast we think you’ll enjoy called ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’
Could you be a criminal? What separates the way you think, from the criminal mind? Join the world’s leading professor of criminology, Prof. David Wilson and star of Silent Witness Emilia Fox as they discover what’s really going on behind some of the most notorious crimes.
What do you do with have-a-go heroes who try to stop you robbing a bank? What's it like inside an escalating prison riot? And how do you deal with Britain’s most infamous hitman telling you he's been ordered to kill you? In this podcast series you’ll hear from offenders, the police, crime experts and investigators as we delve into the workings of the criminal mind.
Here’s a sneaky peak and the first Episode drops on Monday 14th June. If you like what you hear search for ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’ on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.

Jun 10, 2021 • 44min
Mystery hour
Can a pacemaker win a race? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

May 27, 2021 • 46min
Age of a pylon?
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12PM

May 20, 2021 • 46min
Roundabout impasse?
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May 13, 2021 • 46min
What is bitcoin?
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour. To join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, 12PM, Thursdays.

May 6, 2021 • 45min
Can a policeman commandeer a vehicle?
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour; to join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12PM

Apr 29, 2021 • 47min
When did we start eating Spaghetti?
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour; to join the game call: 0345 60 60 973, Thursdays at 12PM

Mar 25, 2021 • 44min
Does the Queen write a will?
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