7/7: Reporting Terror – The London Bombings Part 1

Twenty years after the 7/7 London bombings, True Criminals revisits the deadliest terrorist attack on British soil since Lockerbie.In Part 1 of this powerful two-part episode, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero relive the chaos of July 7th, 2005—when four coordinated suicide bombings struck London’s transport network, killing 52 people and injuring hundreds.As frontline reporters, they describe what it was like to cover the breaking news amid fear, misinformation, and confusion. We’re also joined in the studio by Chris Webb, former Head of News for the Metropolitan Police and Deputy Director of Media and Communications at Scotland Yard, who reveals how the police handled media coordination during one of the UK’s darkest days.This episode offers rare insight into the role of the press and police in real-time crisis response, uncovering how both institutions navigated the emotional and logistical fallout of a national emergency.............................True Criminals – Winner of the 2025 True Crime Award for Outstanding Independent PodcastShare Your Thoughts and Questions:Connect with us via email at contact@audiobleachglobal.com. We’d love to hear from you!Follow Us:Instagram: @true.criminalsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-CriminalsSupport Us:If you love the podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCriminalsConnect with Martin Brunt:Twitter: @skymartinbruntDiscover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book: No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter.Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSYConnect with Helen Fospero:Instagram: @helenfosperoCheck out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation:Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575Credits:True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.Executive Producer: Lee MannProducer: Russell BarnesAudio Production: Andrew ChappellMusic Composition: Chap MannequinArtwork: Bleached Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Winner of Outstanding Independent Podcast at this year’s True Crime Awards in London, True Criminals is your weekly deep dive into both historic and contemporary crime stories, hosted by Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero.With decades of frontline reporting experience, Martin and Helen go beyond the headlines to uncover exclusive insights and untold details from some of the most gripping criminal investigations.Each episode delivers powerful storytelling and rare access, featuring guests such as senior detectives, investigative journalists, bestselling authors, and individuals directly connected to the crimes. Whether it’s a high-profile case or one that’s never made the news, True Criminals offers a unique, behind-the-scenes view of the criminal justice system.Produced by Audio Bleach Global, the series is helmed by BAFTA-winning producer Russell Barnes.For questions and listener feedback, contact us at contact@audiobleachglobal.comFollow us:Instagram: @true.criminalsYouTube: @True-CriminalsTikTok: @truecriminalspodcastConnect with the hostsMartin Brunt on Twitter: @skymartinbruntRead his book No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter – Buy on AmazonHelen Fospero on Instagram: @helenfosperoListen to her podcast The Convex Conversation: Apple PodcastsCreditsProduced by: Audio Bleach GlobalExecutive Producer: Lee MannProducer: Russell BarnesAudio Production: Andrew ChappellOriginal Music: Chap MannequinArtwork: BleachedLearn more: audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.