The Long Drop By Denise Mina

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Gangland Glasgow

20180305

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 Si n Preece

Read by Liam Brennan.

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

On Trial

20180306

Glasgow, 1957. Six months on, Manuel is on trial for eight brutal murders and Watt's lawyer, Laurence Dowdall, is about to take the stand.

Denise Mina reimagines the true crime trial of Scotland's first serial killer, Peter Manuel, in a dark and compelling exploration of truth and storytelling.

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.

Read by Liam Brennan.

Abridged by Si n Preece.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018.

Lawyer Laurence Dowdall takes the stand as Peter Manuel is tried for eight murders.

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

Cross Examination

20180307

Glasgow, 1957. Six months on, Manuel is on trial for eight brutal murders and Watt's lawyer, Laurence Dowdall, is struggling under cross-examination at the High Court.

Denise Mina reimagines the true crime trial of Scotland's first serial killer, Peter Manuel, in a dark and compelling exploration of truth and storytelling.

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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact.

Read by Liam Brennan

Abridged by Si n Preece.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018.

Six months after the bizarre pub crawl, Peter Manuel is on trial for murder.

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

Watt Takes The Stand

20180308

Six months on, Peter Manuel is on trial for eight brutal murders including those of the Watt family.

Bereaved patriarch William is about to take the stand at the High Court.

Denise Mina 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact.

Read by Liam Brennan

Abridged by Si n Preece.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018.

William Watt takes the stand in Denise Mina's reimagining of the trial of Peter Manuel.

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

Who Is The Serial Killer?

20180309

A killer is about to be revealed as Watt and Manuel struggle to stay one step ahead of feared gangster Dandy McKay.

Denise Mina 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact.

Read by Liam Brennan

Abridged by Si n Preece.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018.

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

Consequences

20180312

Roused to anger by Watt's clumsy enquiries into the murder of his family, the Glasgow underworld comes calling.

Denise Mina 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact.

Read by Liam Brennan

Abridged in ten parts by Si n Preece.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018.

The Glasgow underworld is closing in on William Watt and Peter Manuel.

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

The Trial

20180313

Peter Manuel's murder trial reaches a critical stage as the High Court hears his disputed confessions to the murders of Anne Kneilands, Isabelle Cooke, the Watt and the Smart families.

Denise Mina 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact.

Read by Liam Brennan

Abridged by Si n Preece.

Manuel's trial reaches a critical stage as the court hears his disputed confessions.

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

The Defence

20180314

Manuel has sacked his legal team and is conducting his own defence against multiple murder charges.

Denise Mina 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact.

Read by Liam Brennan

Abridged by Si n Preece.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018.

Glasgow, 1958. Peter Manuel has sacked his legal team and is conducting his own defence.

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

Recall

20180315

William Watt is shocked to be recalled to the witness box as Peter Manuel continues to conduct his own defence.

Denise Mina 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact.

Read by Liam Brennan

Abridged by Si n Preece.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018.

William Watt is horrified to be recalled to the witness box at Manuel's murder trial.

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

The Verdicts

20180316

The murder verdicts are about to be returned.

Concluded by Liam Brennan.

Denise Mina 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact.

Abridged by Si n Preece.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018.

The verdicts are due in Denise Mina's reimagining of the trial of Peter Manuel.

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

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	Gangland Glasgow	20180305	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 Si n Preece Read by Liam Brennan. Denise Mina reimagines the trial of brutal serial killer Peter Manuel in 1950s Glasgow.
02	On Trial	20180306	Glasgow, 1957. Six months on, Manuel is on trial for eight brutal murders and Watt's lawyer, Laurence Dowdall, is about to take the stand. Denise Mina reimagines the true crime trial of Scotland's first serial killer, Peter Manuel, in a dark and compelling exploration of truth and storytelling. 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. Read by Liam Brennan. Abridged by Si n Preece. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018. Lawyer Laurence Dowdall takes the stand as Peter Manuel is tried for eight murders. Denise Mina reimagines the trial of brutal serial killer Peter Manuel in 1950s Glasgow.
03	Cross Examination	20180307	Glasgow, 1957. Six months on, Manuel is on trial for eight brutal murders and Watt's lawyer, Laurence Dowdall, is struggling under cross-examination at the High Court. Denise Mina reimagines the true crime trial of Scotland's first serial killer, Peter Manuel, in a dark and compelling exploration of truth and storytelling. 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact. Read by Liam Brennan Abridged by Si n Preece. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018. Six months after the bizarre pub crawl, Peter Manuel is on trial for murder. Denise Mina reimagines the trial of brutal serial killer Peter Manuel in 1950s Glasgow.
04	Watt Takes The Stand	20180308	Six months on, Peter Manuel is on trial for eight brutal murders including those of the Watt family. Bereaved patriarch William is about to take the stand at the High Court. Denise Mina 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact. Read by Liam Brennan Abridged by Si n Preece. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018. William Watt takes the stand in Denise Mina's reimagining of the trial of Peter Manuel. Denise Mina reimagines the trial of brutal serial killer Peter Manuel in 1950s Glasgow.
05	Who Is The Serial Killer?	20180309	A killer is about to be revealed as Watt and Manuel struggle to stay one step ahead of feared gangster Dandy McKay. Denise Mina 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact. Read by Liam Brennan Abridged by Si n Preece. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018. Denise Mina reimagines the trial of brutal serial killer Peter Manuel in 1950s Glasgow.
06	Consequences	20180312	Roused to anger by Watt's clumsy enquiries into the murder of his family, the Glasgow underworld comes calling. Denise Mina 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact. Read by Liam Brennan Abridged in ten parts by Si n Preece. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018. The Glasgow underworld is closing in on William Watt and Peter Manuel. Denise Mina reimagines the trial of brutal serial killer Peter Manuel in 1950s Glasgow.
07	The Trial	20180313	Peter Manuel's murder trial reaches a critical stage as the High Court hears his disputed confessions to the murders of Anne Kneilands, Isabelle Cooke, the Watt and the Smart families. Denise Mina 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact. Read by Liam Brennan Abridged by Si n Preece. Manuel's trial reaches a critical stage as the court hears his disputed confessions. Denise Mina reimagines the trial of brutal serial killer Peter Manuel in 1950s Glasgow.
08	The Defence	20180314	Manuel has sacked his legal team and is conducting his own defence against multiple murder charges. Denise Mina 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact. Read by Liam Brennan Abridged by Si n Preece. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018. Glasgow, 1958. Peter Manuel has sacked his legal team and is conducting his own defence. Denise Mina reimagines the trial of brutal serial killer Peter Manuel in 1950s Glasgow.
09	Recall	20180315	William Watt is shocked to be recalled to the witness box as Peter Manuel continues to conduct his own defence. Denise Mina 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact. Read by Liam Brennan Abridged by Si n Preece. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018. William Watt is horrified to be recalled to the witness box at Manuel's murder trial. Denise Mina reimagines the trial of brutal serial killer Peter Manuel in 1950s Glasgow.
10	The Verdicts	20180316	The murder verdicts are about to be returned. Concluded by Liam Brennan. Denise Mina 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 to emerge from scandal with reputations, and profits, intact. Abridged by Si n Preece. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2018. The verdicts are due in Denise Mina's reimagining of the trial of Peter Manuel. Denise Mina reimagines the trial of brutal serial killer Peter Manuel in 1950s Glasgow.