Feb 2022

Part 6: Cucumbers and Cooker Bombs

Hamza takes a long, hard look at what the government found when it investigated more than 20 majority-Muslim schools in Birmingham. And our two reporters have a confrontation – with each other.

1h 4m

Feb 2022

Part 7: The Detail of the Deputies

Birmingham authorities struggle to explain why they disavowed their own findings about the Trojan Horse plot. But when Brian and Hamza make a discovery deep inside some court documents, everything suddenly makes sense.

50m 26s

Feb 2022

Part 8: An Appointment in Perth

A man banned from working in education in the aftermath of the Trojan Horse letter inspires Brian and Hamza to track down one last witness with him – in Australia. And all three travelers find their faith tested.

47m 30s

Mar 2022

The Trojan Horse Affair - Part 5

Hamza and Brian learn that the Trojan Horse letter wasn’t the only unsigned letter alleging an extremist operation was afoot in Birmingham. An interview with a couple who lodged complaints against their school starts out cordially, but six hours later, the atmosphere is so tense ... Show More

1 h

Mar 2022

The Trojan Horse Affair - Part 1

A strange letter appears outlining a plot by Islamic extremists to infiltrate Birmingham schools. Hamza and Brian visit the supposed mastermind of the plot, and he tells them he did take over a bunch of schools – just not for the reasons in the letter.To get full access to this s ... Show More

59m 38s

Mar 2022

The Trojan Horse Affair - Part 4

A series of frustrating interviews with Birmingham politicians leaves Brian and Hamza wondering if crucial information about the Trojan Horse letter was kept from officials in London. Then one rainy Friday afternoon, Brian hears back from a government source who wants to meet rig ... Show More

45m 24s

Mar 2022

The Trojan Horse Affair - Part 6

Hamza takes a long, hard look at what the government found when it investigated more than 20 majority-Muslim schools in Birmingham. And our two reporters have a confrontation – with each other. To get full access to this show, and to other Serial Productions and New York Times po ... Show More

1h 4m

Mar 2022

The Trojan Horse Affair - Part 2

Hamza and Brian think the source of the Trojan Horse letter might be hiding in plain sight. After learning about the petty personnel dispute that probably gave rise to the letter, they’re even more bewildered about how it ever could have been taken seriously. To get full access t ... Show More

54m 55s

Jun 2023

Andrew Tate challenged on misogyny and rape allegations

Social media personality Andrew Tate has denied fuelling a culture of misogyny and defended his reputation in a combative interview with the BBC. Mr Tate, in his first television interview with a major broadcaster since being released into house arrest from police custody in Roma ... Show More

48m 29s

Mar 2022

The Trojan Horse Affair - Part 8

A man banned from working in education in the aftermath of the Trojan Horse letter inspires Brian and Hamza to track down one last witness with him – in Australia. And all three travelers find their faith tested.To get full access to this show, and to other Serial Productions and ... Show More

47m 30s

Aug 2021

Episode 245: Hamza Shaikh

This weeks guest was found when Faisal asked the audience to suggest a guest with an interesting career. Lo and behold Hamza Shaikh took the hot seat. Discussing the field of architecture, and a common job of podcasting between Faisal and Hamza. They also dive into the topic of t ... Show More

1h 43m

Mar 2022

The Trojan Horse Affair - Part 7

Birmingham authorities struggle to explain why they disavowed their own findings about the Trojan Horse plot. But when Brian and Hamza make a discovery deep inside some court documents, everything suddenly makes sense.To get full access to this show, and to other Serial Productio ... Show More

50m 26s

Mar 2022

The Trojan Horse Affair - Part 3

In a state of surprise, Hamza and Brian leave a meeting with the man the Trojan Horse letter was first sent to. And they learn about an internal investigation report that local officials have kept hidden, but which they think could contain a bombshell. To get full access to this ... Show More

38m 6s

Part 5: A Study in Scarlett