A thrilling journey into the world of dog showing, and what happened when an Irish setter is found dead after the event. Show more
What happens when a dog dies under suspicious circumstances directly after appearing at the world’s biggest dog show? Show more
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2. The Greatest (Dog) Show on Earth
31 minutesFirst broadcast:
Available for over a year
Kerry visits Crufts in Birmingham. The dog show to end all dog shows.
160,00 thousand people, 28,000 dogs, a cash prize of £200. One dog found dead. Show more
Kerry applies the principles of human homicide investigation to this four-legged mystery. She considers the line-up of suspects and asks Cui Bono? (To Whom Is It A Benefit?) Show more
Kerry discovers the world of breeding dogs, the art of pedigree dog naming and the money exchanged for specific dogs. Show more
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5. He Died like a Dog Because He was a Dog
32 minutesFirst broadcast:
Available for over a year
In this episode Kerry gets wind that Jagger could have been collateral for a much bigger cause – animal rights activism. Show more
Kerry gets news of more attacks on dogs, poisoned sausages and marshmallows – is this an organised attack or does this all feel a bit random? Show more
Kerry is shocked to discover that Jagger was killed by a cocktail of illegal pesticides. The toxicologist reveals how this same poison is used to protect racing pigeons. Show more
In a last attempt to get some answers, Kerry tries to reach out to Jagger’s family. Returning to Crufts 2022 she ponders on the lasting impact of his death on the dog show world. Show more
Kerry applies the principles of Human homicide investigation to this four-legged mystery. She considers the line-up of suspects and asks Cui Bono? (To Whom Is It A Benefit?) Show more
Kerry discovers the world of breeding dogs, the art of pedigree dog naming and the money exchanged for specific dogs. Show more
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Novichok for Dogs
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Kerry gets news of more attacks on dogs, poisoned sausages and marshmallows – is this an organised attack or does this all feel a bit random? Show more
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A Nidderdale Cocktail
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Kerry is shocked to discover that Jagger was killed by a cocktail of illegal pesticides. The toxicologist reveals how this same poison is used to protect acing pigeons. Show more
Dead Competitive
2. The Greatest (Dog) Show on Earth
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Kerry visits Crufts in Birmingham. The dog show to end all dog shows.
160,00 thousand people, 28,000 dogs, a cash prize of £200. One dog found dead. Show more
Dead Competitive
1. A Deliberate Malicious Act
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
What happens when a dog dies under suspicious circumstances directly after appearing at the world’s biggest dog show? Show more
Dead Competitive
5. He Died like a Dog Because He was a Dog
35 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
In this episode Kerry gets wind that Jagger could have been collateral for a much bigger cause – animal rights activism. Show more
In a last attempt to get some answers, Kerry tries to reach out to Jagger’s family. Returning to Crufts 2022 she ponders on the lasting impact of his death on the dog show world. Show more