Toil and Trouble
When 80-year-old tarot expert Alfred Douglas invites a near stranger, Maura, to stay, his family is unconcerned until the pandemic makes them constant companions. As Maura's interest in magic shifts from knowledge to power, Alfred becomes isolated from everyone he knows. His family, fearing for his safety, begins secretly documenting what is happening. The true story of magic, control, and fear ultimately ends up in court. Presented by the hosts of Drunk Women Solving Crime, this is part of the Always True Crime network.
Episodes
Introducing... Codename Badger
New from Always True Crime, here's the first episode of Codename Badger. A series that uncovers the true story of a mysterious spy who appears at the door of a grieving widow, claiming her husband’s death is not all it seems. What follows is a lifetime of secrecy, espionage and control.This is episode one: In 1955 Josephine Mills’ husband Robbie dies suddenly, leaving her the single parent to
Witch Trial
Maura's in court, but the case is far from open and shut. Instead, she sacks her barrister and opts to represent herself. At the end of their ordeal, one question for Alfred and his family remains - what was Maura’s true aim? The books? The school? Or the magic itself?This series contains themes of domestic abuse and coercive control. If you live in the UK and require support, there are a number o
Uncaring
Despite her arrest, Maura continues to contact Alfred. Calls, messages and even debt collectors appear at his door. A trial looms, but Maura has no intention of letting go. And the family makes a shocking discovery about Alfred’s will. This series contains themes of domestic abuse and coercive control. If you live in the UK and require support, there are a number of helplines listed on the UK Gove
A Sorry Celebration
The Coronation weekend. While the nation celebrates, Alfred’s life unravels. Broken glass, trashed rooms, and threats fill the air. Alfred is trapped in his own home, while Paul and Anna are stranded helplessly outside.This series contains themes of domestic abuse and coercive control. If you live in the UK and require support, there are a number of helplines listed on the UK Government website th
The Drumming Circle
Who is Maura Lane? Barrister, activist, drummer… We learn more about Maura’s past, and the occult school she was drawn to: The Order of the Morning Star. And the police visit Alfred’s house, with a letter for Maura. This series contains themes of domestic abuse and coercive control. If you live in the UK and require support, there are a number of helplines listed on the UK Government website that
Cake
Alfred’s 80th birthday should have been a celebration. Instead, it marked the start of the chaos. As Maura’s behaviour becomes more unpredictable, his family fears what will come next. To their horror, Alfred asks a handyman to install bolts inside his bedroom door.This series contains themes of domestic abuse and coercive control. If you live in the UK and require support, there are a number of h
The Lodger
Rye, East Sussex. Alfred Douglas, an 80-year-old scholar of the occult, is locked in his own home, surrounded by shattered glass. A teacher and beloved author, Alfred now lives with Maura, a former student who became his lodger during the pandemic. But what started as a friendship is changing into something far more dangerous.This series contains themes of domestic abuse and coercive control. If y
Introducing… Toil and Trouble
When 80-year-old Alfred Douglas invites a near stranger to stay, his family thinks nothing of it. Alfred is a world-renowned expert in tarot and his students often visit his extensive library at his home in Rye. This is how he learned from his teacher and why now he runs a magic school - the Order of the Morning Star. When the pandemic hits, Alfred and his guest, Maura, provide each other with muc
