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The Rock Star & The Nanny

The Rock Star & The Nanny

A rock star, a murdered nanny and FIVE suspects…In 1991, Penny Hill was found brutally bashed on the side of a road in Coolah, NSW.She had just landed a dream job as a nanny for Col Baigent – a former drummer with Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs - and ...

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11 episodesEN

Show overview

The Rock Star & The Nanny launched in 2019 and has put out 11 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 3 min and 27 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language True Crime show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 6.3 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2019, with 9 episodes published. Published by Pacific Podcast Network.

Episodes
11
Running
2019–2020 · 1y
Median length
21 min
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

A rock star, a murdered nanny and FIVE suspects…In 1991, Penny Hill was found brutally bashed on the side of a road in Coolah, NSW.She had just landed a dream job as a nanny for Col Baigent – a former drummer with Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs - and his wife Barbara.Three days after starting work, Penny was left for dead in a ditch.This podcast delves into a shocking crime uncovering new evidence into a case that has haunted a community for almost three decadesWho killed Penny Hill? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest Episodes

You'll love this episode of Investigates about Michael Hutchence...

bonus

Loved The Rockstar & The Nanny? You'll love this special episode of our sister podcast Investigates, all about Michael Hutchence... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 202043 min

The Ghost Files: The new podcast from The Rock Star & The Nanny

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From the people who made The Rock Star & The Nanny comes season 2 of The Ghost Files. Listen now: https://play.acast.com/s/the-ghost-files Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 20202 min

Investigates: The new podcast from The Rock Star & The Nanny

From the people who brought you The Rock Star & The Nanny comes Investigates. Launching on the 31st of October. Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/investigates/id1344649849 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 20193 min

Introducing...How I Survived

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Love listening to incredible stories about real life people? Why not check out our other podcast How I Survived. It features amazing, first-hand survival stories from people who have faced the unimaginable and escaped with their lives.You can subscribe here: https://apple.co/2IC81ZbOr here: https://play.acast.com/s/how-i-survived Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 20191 min

Ep 6The Rock Star & The Nanny – Episode 6

In the final episode of the podcast, we take a look at the evidence against each suspect in the Penny Hill murder case. Joining us is Sunday Night reporter Alex Cullen, who has covered the story for Channel Seven program. And we reveal the new development in this case which could finally lead to a conviction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 201939 min

Ep 5The Rock Star & The Nanny - Episode 5

In this episode, we examine the evidence against Penny's boyfriend, Shane Williams. In a brand new interview, we put new facts to Shane… facts that take him by surprise. We also speak to one of the last people to see Penny alive. And they reveal their stern warning to the young nanny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 201921 min

Ep 4The Rock Star & The Nanny - Episode 4

In this episode, we speak exclusively to Penny Hill's boyfriend, Shane Williams, a person of interest in her murder. Shane was one of the last people to speak with the nanny before she was brutally bashed and left for dead. Shane makes a startling revelation about the case. What could it mean? We also speak with the coroner who presided over the first inquest into Penny's death and we reveal a shocking new twist in the cold case.Music credit: Poison Ivy by Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs; Written by Leiber - Stoller; Label: Linda Lee  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 201920 min

Ep 3The Rock Star & The Nanny - Episode 3

What secrets lay in a compartment box found under the bed where Penny Hill had slept? In this episode, we reveal it was the contents of this box which led to a second inquest into Penny's murder. And why had Barbara Baigent, wife of former rock drummer Col Baigent, taken against Penny?Music credit: Poison Ivy by Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs; Written by Leiber - Stoller; Label: Linda Lee  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 201920 min

Ep 2The Rock Star & The Nanny - Episode 2

In this episode of The Rock Star & The Nanny, we hear about a suspect in the Penny Hill cold case. We learn from police and family Penny was a country girl who trusted everyone. Police reveal Penny likely new her killer. And we explore the significance of a woman's cries on the night Penny was bashed and left for dead. Music credit: Poison Ivy by Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs; Written by Leiber - Stoller; Label: Linda Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 201929 min

Ep 1The Rock Star & The Nanny - Episode 1

A rock star, a murdered nanny and FIVE suspects… In 1991, Penny Hill was found brutally bashed on the side of a road in Coolah, NSW. She had just landed a dream job as a nanny for Col Baigent – a former drummer with Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs - and his wife Barbara. Three days after starting work, Penny was left for dead in a ditch. In this episode discover more about Penny's last moments - and who became a prime suspect in her death...Music credit: Poison Ivy by Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs; Written by Leiber - Stoller; Label: Linda Lee  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 201925 min

The Rock Star & The Nanny - Trailer

A rock star, a murdered nanny and FIVE suspects… In 1991, Penny Hill was found brutally bashed on the side of a road in Coolah, NSW. She had just landed a dream job as a nanny for Col Baigent – a former drummer with Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs - and his wife Barbara. Three days after starting work, Penny was left for dead in a ditch. This podcast delves into a shocking crime uncovering new evidence into a case that has haunted a community for almost three decades. Who killed Penny Hill?Music credit: Poison Ivy by Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs; Written by Leiber - Stoller; Label: Linda Lee  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 20190 min
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