3. The Failures and The Fakes

As the palace reopens to the public, curious visitors flock to witness the infamous crime scene. Behind the scenes, Blenheim’s Chief Executive scrambles to tighten palace security.

An internationally renowned art hunter is hired by the insurers to hunt the golden treasure. Meanwhile playful sightings of fake golden toilets pop up across Oxfordshire.

Presenter: Clodagh Stenson.Producer: Jonathan Eden and William McLennan.Sound Designer: Meic Parry.Story Consultants: Graham Russell and Jack Kibble-White.Executive Producers: Peter Cooke and Peter Cook.Online Producer: Rachael Smith.Commissioner: Al Miskin.

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Gripping True Crime stories from neighbourhoods across the UK.

Series 7. The Ballad of Big MagsA vigilante matriarch with dark secrets comes to regret stepping into the media spotlight.

Previously on Crime Next Door:

Series 1. An Assassin Comes to Town Gunshots kickstart an extraordinary tale of state terrorism.

Series 2. Servants and SaintsExploring the story and allegations of a global religious group.

Series 3. Death on the FarmAfter fifty years the community of Llangolman seek justice.

Series 4. The Salisbury PoisoningsFollow the public inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess.

Series 5. The Golden Toilet HeistExploring a story of art, mystery and a solid gold toilet stolen from a British palace.

Series 6: Who Killed The Shakoors?A father is the sole survivor of a house fire that killed his wife and five children. Follow his story of unimaginable loss and the on-going fight for justice.

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• Latest episode: 2025-08-01
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