The Long Drop

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The Long Drop by Denise Mina: 1.  Gangland Glasgow

1.  Gangland Glasgow

The Long Drop by Denise Mina

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Denise Mina reimagines the trial of brutal serial killer Peter Manuel in 1950s Glasgow.

4 Extra Debut. Glasgow, 1957: A businessman wants answers about his family's murder, but what must he do to get them? Read by Liam Brennan.

The Long Drop is Denise Mina's first foray into true crime. 

The award-winning author reimagines the true crime trial of Scotland's first serial killer, Peter Manuel, in a dark and compelling exploration of truth and storytelling.

Glasgow, 1957. Businessman William Watt wants answers about his family's murder. 

Small-time crook Peter Manuel claims to have them. But you don't get something for nothing. 

Over the course of a bizarre night, these unlikely drinking partners will swap stories and attempt to cut a deal with the goal of emerging from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact. 

Abridged in ten parts by Siân Preece

Read by Liam Brennan.

Producer:  Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018.

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Denise Mina reimagines events leading to the trial of brutal serial killer Peter Manuel in 1950s Glasgow. Abridged by Sian Preece. Read by Liam Brennan

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