EPISODE · Oct 24, 2025 · 38 MIN

Derek Bentley Must Hang

from Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · host Pushkin Industries

An amateurish burglary in 1950s London ends in murder. One of the men involved is a 19-year-old named Derek Bentley. Bentley has the understanding of a child - and he wasn't the killer. But the British justice system seems determined to deliver the death penalty. The fate of capital punishment lies in the balance, and so too does the fate of Derek Bentley. For a full list of show notes go to timharford.com, and to join our new Patreon, go to patreon.com/cautionaryclub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Oct 24, 2025

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Derek Bentley Must Hang

0:00 38:32

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford?

This episode is 38 minutes long.

When was this Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford episode published?

This episode was published on October 24, 2025.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!