Intrigue
By BBC Radio 4
Ben Lewis unravels the tangled story of a Christian billionaire family, stolen relics, fake treasures and the scholar turned sleuth who exposed the scandal of biblical proportions.
Intrigue: 'Jaw-dropping', 'gripping', 'bingeable,' 'thrilling' - dramatic true stories and investigations that reveal how the world really works.
Latest episode
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Introducing... Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel
The story of the mysterious murder that changed the course of Chinese politics. -
Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Episode 1
A true story of death, sex and elite politics in China. -
Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Episode 2
Meet "the main man," as our tale of death, sex & politics moves to China’s national stage. -
Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Episode 3
The action picks up as Neil Heywood arrives in Chongqing. -
Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Episode 4
A spectacular show trial exposes the lavish lifestyle of China’s elite. -
Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Episode 5
The series finale reveals who benefitted from the murder of a British man in China. -
Introducing... Word of God
A scholar turned sleuth hunts stolen relics, exposing a scandal of biblical proportions. -
Word of God: 1. In the Beginning Was the Word
How the world's top Bible museum became embroiled in a scandal over thousands of artefacts -
Word of God: 2. Roberta Investigates
A chance visit to the Vatican hints at a black market in ancient treasures on eBay. -
Word of God: 3. Holy Grail
A biblical debate reveals claims of an amazing discovery - but is it too good to be true?