Episode 108: Isaac 'Ikey' Solomon

Welcome to episode 108, in which Claire tells the story of Isaac 'Ikey' Solomon, one of London's most infamous dealers in stolen property in the early 1800s, who was supposedly the inspiration for Fagin in Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. His real life story is even more fascinating than the fictional version - hear how he ended up in Van Diemen's Land not once but twice!Then Ben finished things off with a collection of stories about the celebrities who have earned themselves the longest prison sentences.If you would like to reach out please email us at [email protected]