Show overview
The Trial has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 102 episodes, alongside 10 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 16th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 22 min and 36 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language True Crime show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 53 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 53 episodes published. Published by The Crime Desk.
From the publisher
The Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.For ad-free listening to The Trial, exclusive bonus episodes every week, and complete access to previous series of the show, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visit www.thecrimedesk.com to become a member. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.