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The gangs targeting Premier League stars
18/2/2026 | 41 mins.
In towns and cities across the UK, the wealthy are being watched. Organised criminal gangs are targeting millionaires, high-profile sports stars and some of Britain’s most exclusive jewellery stores. Not randomly. Not recklessly. But with precision.
They research their targets. Track their movements. Study alarm systems. Map escape routes. Then they strike. Safes are ripped out in minutes. Priceless jewellery displays cleared before police even arrive. Millions in watches, diamonds and cash disappearing into criminal networks that stretch far beyond Britain’s borders.
So who are these criminal gangs? How do they choose their targets? And where does the money go?
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Introducing: Up To Speed
17/2/2026 | 2 mins.
The Crime Agents listeners, we've got a new podcast we think you'll love.
Step inside sport’s greatest soap opera, Formula One, with a brand-new podcast Up To Speed. Hosted by Drive to Survive star Will Buxton, racing driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, and F1 content creator Jolie Sharpe.
Expect razor-sharp reaction, behind-the-scenes insight, blockbuster interviews and answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask! With their deep knowledge, expert analysis and infectious love for racing, Will, Naomi, DC & Jolie dive into the stories that matter - on and off the track.
It’s fast-paced, unfiltered and full of the gossip that keeps the paddock buzzing.
They’ll react to the weekend's race drama every Monday. On Thursday they’ll deep dive into the biggest stories of the week.
Watch and listen to episode 1 now on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
Cheating death: ‘I was ambushed by Russian hitmen’
16/2/2026 | 35 mins.
In this special bonus episode, Andy is joined by Sky News cameraman Richie Mockler, who tells the extraordinary story of how he and his team cheated death after being ambushed by Russians at the start of the Ukraine War in February 2022.
Richie describes fearing for his life after being hit by two bullets - and how he and the team all managed a miraculous escape thanks to local mechanics, Ukrainian police, and a big slice of luck.
Andy also asks Richie about the impact this incident had on him and his family, and how the experience compared to his many other dangerous encounters during decades of working in warzones and serving in the Royal Marines.
Andy & Neil will be back with a Q&A bonus episode next week. Have a question? Send it by email to [email protected] or follow us on social media: @thecrimeagents
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Mandelson, Epstein & Andrew: when power and policing collide
11/2/2026 | 35 mins.
In this episode, Andy is joined by Lewis Goodall from The News Agents to look at the ongoing police investigation into Peter Mandelson, the former Labour peer brought down by his extensive association with Jeffrey Epstein. Neil dials in from his holiday to explain exactly what it would take for Mandelson to be convicted of Misconduct in Public Office, while Andy explains how British police will be working with their US counterparts to secure the evidence they need from the Epstein Files.
Andy and Lewis also look back at previous occasions, such as Partygate, when politics and policing have collided, and discuss whether it's true that powerful people are often treated differently by the justice system. They also examine the latest allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and ask: will there ever be a formal police investigation into the former Prince?
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Q&A: Andrew's bodyguard & was police chief right to go over Maccabi Tel Aviv debacle?
09/2/2026 | 27 mins.
In this week's Q&A episode, Andy & Neil address the row which has recently engulfed West Midlands Police. Was the force right to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa? And did Chief Constable Craig Guildford's mishandling of the crisis mean that it was right for him to go as a result? Andy & Neil dissect the mistakes that were made and whether better leadership could have saved his job.
They also respond to a question about whether Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's personal protection officer might have useful information relating to the latest allegations against the former Prince, and react to one listener's suggestion that the new National Police Service will be "building Nigel Farage's deportation force for him".
Later, Andy & Neil explain whether counter-terrorism police are keeping tabs on the thousands of people arriving in the UK on small boats.
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About The Crime Agents

If you want to understand what’s really happening on Britain’s streets, you need to hear this. The Crime Agents, the new podcast from the makers of The News Agents, goes beyond the headlines to uncover the truth behind crime that affects all of us. Why is violence rising? Why is public trust in the police collapsing? And what’s really driving young people to kill each other? Hosted by two insiders who have spent their lives chasing the answers, this is your front-row seat to the realities of crime today. Neil Basu, the former Head of UK Counter-Terrorism Policing, brings unparalleled experience from the front lines of law enforcement. Andy Hughes, LBC’s Crime Correspondent, has spent two decades exposing the criminal underworld as an award-winning investigative journalist. Each week, The Crime Agents dives deep into the stories you think you know - from foiled terror plots and unsolved murders, to gang culture, far-right extremism, and the tactics police use to crack the toughest cases. With over 50 years of combined experience, Neil and Andy don’t just report on crime - they’ve lived it. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: [email protected]

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