PodParley PodParley
PodParley
Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Episode 1

EPISODE · Feb 17, 2017 · 22 MIN

Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Episode 1

from Intrigue · host BBC Radio 4

The story of the mysterious murder which changed the course of Chinese politics. Carrie Gracie investigates the killing of a British man, Neil Heywood, in Chongqing in 2011, and explores his links to China's up-and-coming power couple. China is gripped by a lurid show trial. Producers: Maria Byrne and Neal Razzell Sound mix by James Beard

NOW PLAYING

Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Episode 1

0:00 22:55

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

Last Orders: Glasgow's Haunted Nightclub

May 10, 2026 ·23m

Hidden Haunts: Paranormal Reports from Scotland’s Ruined Castles

Apr 26, 2026 ·31m

Haunted Perth: Ghost Stories from Crieff

Apr 12, 2026 ·25m

The Amherst Haunting: Canada's most notorious poltergeist case

Mar 29, 2026 ·62m

Interview with Ankit Panda: Iran Strikes, Nuclear Deterrence, and the Return of Proliferation

Mar 13, 2026 ·21m

The Night Shift: True Hauntings from Scotland’s Hospitals and Care Homes

Mar 8, 2026 ·32m

Similar Podcasts

Northanger Abbey Jane Austen Step into the world of youthful curiosity and social intrigue, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. This podcast explores the complexities of coming of age and the often humorous misunderstandings that arise when one navigates the expectations of society and the allure of adventure. Each episode features a complete audiobook, offering a fresh take on themes of personal growth and societal norms from a variety of authors and time periods. With a new book highlighted every week, listeners gain diverse perspectives and styles, ensuring no two stories are alike. Whether you're seeking insight, a thought-provoking escape, or simply enjoy the charm of classic tales, there's always something new to discover. New books are added weekly. Check out more shows at solgoodmedia.com. Intrigue Outloud International Intrigue You love International Intrigue, so why not listen to our dulcet tones as well? Subscribe for all things Intrigue, including new episodes of Election Intrigue, Intrigue Explained, and plenty more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. The Smuggler's Log Christopher Meacham The captain's logs of a smuggler who operated back in the 2460s have been recently recovered in an intragalactic internet data mining operation. Our first installment includes regaled tails of smuggling ops of yore, shootouts, and an epic space battle. And for the political historians out there, we'll hear plenty of political intrigue and bureaucratic red tape, as well. Our data restoration scientists and technicians have restored a log of an entire day of the smuggler's operations. We are all working to restore more, but management has determined that... for funding reasons... this log is sufficient for a release. Eerie Edinburgh Eerie_Edinburgh Ancient Edinburgh: a thousand years of life, death, murder, intrigue, and ghosts! Edinburgh is a paranormal enthusiast’s paradise, with spirits and spectres seemingly around almost every corner and up every close.In recent years, its best known hauntings are the fascinating stories of the ghosts in the underground vaults and the MacKenzie poltergeist in the graveyard at Greyfriars Kirk. However, if you look beyond these incredible modern tales, you’ll find hundreds of years worth of history and spooky goings-on.Edinburgh has it all – ghostly pipers, Egyptian spirits, white ladies, warlocks, and witches, to name just a few.
URL copied to clipboard!