Why Are We Obsessed with True Crime?

Get to grips with humanity's dark side with psychologist and co-host of the Bad People podcast Julia Shaw, former forensic scientist-turned-comedian Ria Lina and psychologist and behavioural geneticist Kathryn Paige Harden.

Whether it's serial killers or master fraudsters, stories of terrible crimes and even more terrible people dominate podcast and streaming charts.

But what's behind our fascination? Is it morbid curiosity, a craving for justice or the thrill of solving the puzzle from the safety of our sofas? Delve into the science behind our obsession with true crime and uncover what happens in our brains when we consume stories of crime with our expert panel.

Chaired by Catherine Loveday.

This event may include references to crime scenes and murder investigations.

There will be a book signing after this event.