Obscene: The Dublin Scandal

Welcome to Obscene: The Dublin Scandal

Line of Duty’s Adrian Dunbar narrates Obscene: The Dublin Scandal, a seven-part series about a bizarre moment in Irish history.In the summer of 1982, two seemingly random killings occurred within the space of days, sparking Ireland’s biggest manhunt. The smartly-dressed suspect, Malcolm MacArthur, was eventually found hiding in the home of Ireland’s Attorney General. His trial lasted seven minutes, and after spending 30 years behind bars, MacArthur can now be seen wandering the streets of Dublin. Featuring contributions from award-winning Irish novelist Colm Toibin (Brooklyn), The Irish Times’ Fintan O’Toole, and veteran broadcaster Olivia O’Leary, this series revisits the political fallout that ensued, and tackles the many unanswered questions surrounding this case.

Episode 1: Man in a Dickie Bow

Two seemingly random killings and a smartly-dressed assailant shock Ireland in the summer of 1982.Warning: This episode contains descriptions of graphic violence and some strong language.--CREDITS:Narrated by Adrian Dunbar Written by Paul WalkerArchive producer: Declan Smith Music: Jeremy Warmsley Mix engineer: Peregrine AndrewsDevelopment producer: Satiyesh Manoharajah Development researcher: Christian Dametto Creative director: Georgia MoseleyAssistant producer: Tess Davidson Series Producer: Eamon O’ConnorAssistant Commissioner: Natalie MaceExecutive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsObscene: The Dublin Scandal is a BBC Studios Podcast production for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.

Episode 2: Manhunt

The police launch Ireland’s biggest manhunt for the suspect. Tip offs lead to an unexpected location.Warning: This episode contains some violence. --CREDITS:Narrated by Adrian Dunbar Written by Paul WalkerArchive producer: Declan Smith Music: Jeremy Warmsley Mix engineer: Peregrine AndrewsDevelopment producer: Satiyesh Manoharajah Development researcher: Christian Dametto Creative director: Georgia MoseleyAssistant producer: Tess Davidson Series Producer: Eamon O’ConnorAssistant Commissioner: Natalie MaceExecutive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsObscene: The Dublin Scandal is a BBC Studios Podcast production for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.

Episode 3: Whatever it is, you are on your own

Who is Malcolm MacArthur, the suspected killer found hiding in the Attorney General’s home?Warning: This episode contains some violence.__CREDITS:Narrated by Adrian Dunbar Written by Paul WalkerArchive producer: Declan Smith Music: Jeremy Warmsley Mix engineer: Peregrine AndrewsDevelopment producer: Satiyesh Manoharajah Development researcher: Christian Dametto Creative director: Georgia MoseleyAssistant producer: Tess Davidson Series Producer: Eamon O’ConnorAssistant Commissioner: Natalie MaceExecutive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsObscene: The Dublin Scandal is a BBC Studios Podcast production for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.

Episode 4: The Right Man

Murder and politics collide as Charles Haughey, the Irish Prime Minister, attempts to clear the air with a disastrous press conference.__CREDITSNarrated by Adrian Dunbar Written by Paul WalkerArchive producer: Declan Smith Music: Jeremy Warmsley Mix engineer: Peregrine AndrewsDevelopment producer: Satiyesh Manoharajah Development researcher: Christian Dametto Creative director: Georgia MoseleyAssistant producer: Tess Davidson Series Producer: Eamon O’ConnorAssistant Commissioner: Natalie MaceExecutive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan HaskinsObscene: The Dublin Scandal is a BBC Studios Podcast production for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.