With the World Cup dominating headlines, Luke tells the true story of the theft of the Jules Rimet Trophy ahead of the 1966 World Cup, involving bungled security, ransom demands and a dog called Pickles.

Plus, Poppy brings the tale of the footballer who discovered he had died after his team held a minute's silence in his honour.

Also, Luke shares more about his new investigative series, The Surgeon of St Helena, exploring allegations of medical malpractice, corruption and injustice on one of Britain's most remote overseas territories. It's available to listen to now.

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Poppy tells the story of the mysterious disappearance of six followers of the University of Cosmic Intelligence, an online cult led by a self-proclaimed prophet whose teachings blended cosmic spirituality, conspiracy theories and complete separation from the outside world.

Meanwhile, Luke explores a bizarre mouse plague sweeping Western Australia…

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Luke tells the story of Tristan da Cunha and the 1961 volcanic eruption that forced its entire population to evacuate to the UK, and what happened when they tried to adjust to a completely unfamiliar modern world.

Meanwhile, Poppy explores a murder case in Northern Ireland where a carefully constructed online presence was used as an alibi.

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