Thin Blue Line Radio
51 episodes Last Updated: Nov 19, 24
We are a podcast focussed on commemorating those officers who have fallen in the line of duty.
Sharing their story, we delve into all those final selfless acts of these brave officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in protecting the public & their communities.
We conduct a monthly roll call through recent decades, specifically 1970 to present day, of all those who have been lost in the line of duty.
During this period we will spotlight one particular case and delve into their story.
We will also pay attention to those who have fallen, through the centuries.
We plan on releasing 'Special Editions' focussing on matters that effect Policing locally, nationally and around the world.
Always Remembered, Never Forgotten.
Episodes
Nov 19, 2024
THROUGH THE DECADES: PC Robert Pritchard
November’s Through The Decades is proudly sponsored by Motorfinity. When you go all the way back to 1924, Anglesey was a very remote place with a very small contingent of Police Officers covering the area. PC Robert PRITCHARD was asked to come and help when a landlord had gone to see one of his tenants about overdue rent. This simple task, spiralled out of control very quickly, with tragic consequences.
Nov 12, 2024
SPOTLIGHT: PC George Taylor
November’s Through The Decades is proudly sponsored by Motorfinity. In 1976 Police Scotland was a very different place. In a remote small town called Carstairs, just South East of Glasgow, was an institute that held some of Scotland’s most violent and dangerous criminals. PC George TAYLOR found himself assisting with two prisoners in the middle of an escape from a local psychiatric ward. But what happened? Tune in to find out.
October’s Through The Decades is proudly sponsored by Motorfinity. The Shankill area of Belfast becomes the scene of another brutal murder, as we cover another tragedy from 'The Troubles', that directly affected The Royal Ulster Constabulary. Back in 1969, Victor Arbuckle laced up his boots, not expecting it to be the last time. Already injured from previous altercations, he kissed his family goodbye, never to return home. Join JP & Dave, as they cover the tragic story of Constable Victor Arbuckle.
Oct 12, 2024
S2 SPOTLIGHT: PC Keith Blakelock
August’s Through The Decades is proudly sponsored by Motorfinity. Back in 1985, the UK was scene to large, unpredictable rioting. One such riot was in Tottenham; at Broadwater Farm, after a standard house search saw the death of the occupant. PC Blakelock was tasked with his serial to protect a group of firefighters helping at the riots who came under attack. How did this story end up in the death of someone who was just trying to protect others? Tune in to find out.
Oct 05, 2024
S2 TBLR Monthly Roll Call - October
Season Two continues with our Monthly Roll Call. Join TBLR as we pay tribute to fallen officers, conducting our monthly roll call. More information can be found at www.thinbluelineradio.com on our 'Roll Call' page, directing you to The Police Remembrance Trust, commemorating our fallen colleagues 1970 - present day.
Sep 29, 2024
S2 THROUGH THE DECADES: PC Thomas Bishop
August’s Through The Decades is proudly sponsored by Motorfinity. On the evening of September 20th back in 1877, Police Officer Thomas Bishop was on a normal duty in the quiet village of Bere Regis. The town was hosting a local and popular event, which was synonymous with consuming alcohol and bouts of disorder breaking out. As such, a few officers were placed around the town at the local hotspots, with PC Thomas Bishop and a colleague manning a popular local public house called the Drax Arms. What happened next? Tune in to find out.
Sep 24, 2024
S2 SPOTLIGHT: Insp Raymond Codling
August’s Spotlight is proudly sponsored by Motorfinity. Septembers Spotlight Edition takes us into the Greater Manchester Police force area, near to Heywood. Police Inspector Raymond CODLING was near Birch Services when he, and his colleague, came across a suspicious looking male on a motorcycle. The situation took a very quick and sharp turn for the worse, as this story explores the very real risk of day-to-day Policing, when a standard interaction with a motorist turns into a tragic and horrific execution.
Sep 05, 2024
S2: TBLR Monthly Roll Call - September
Season Two continues with our Monthly Roll Call. Join TBLR as we pay tribute to fallen officers, conducting our monthly roll call. More information can be found at www.thinbluelineradio.com on our 'Roll Call' page, directing you to The Police Remembrance Trust, commemorating our fallen colleagues 1970 - present day.
Aug 31, 2024
SEASON TWO: Through The Decades - PC Israel May
August’s Through The Decades is proudly sponsored by Motorfinity. Working as a Police Officer in a village in Kent, May was brutally murdered in such common circumstances. May was found beaten and bruised in a bush, with his truncheon missing from the scene, and a pair of braces torn on the floor. But what happened on that fateful day, and how did they tie the offender to the scene?
Aug 30, 2024
SEASON TWO - SPOTLIGHT: PC Roger Brereton
August’s Spotlight is proudly sponsored by Motorfinity. Hungerford, UK was the scene of tragic events, when a gunman went berserk. Once again, a group of heroes ran towards the danger – with PC Roger BRERETON being one of those who, knowing the gunman had already killed a number of people, put his life on the line to protect those around him. JP explains those awful details, as well as another tale of another hero, as Roger BRERETON enters the fray.