Episode 108 · 24 min · Crime Next Door

The Playground Murder: 2. This is the Day

Published Oct 26, 2026by BBC SoundsTrue crime

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Diane Watson’s best friend Pauline Love helps carry her home, just yards away from the playground. When Diane’s parents – Jim and Margaret - open the door they are horrified to find their child bleeding and struggling for breath. Their son Alan returns to find his big sister lying on the hall floor, surrounded by paramedics. Audrey meets teachers from Whitehill Secondary to hear about the effect Diane’s death had on the school. This episode contains content that listeners may find distressing. Written and produced by Audrey Gillan and Laurence Cook Series Editor: Shelley Jofre Commissioner: Heather Kane Darling Head of Audio for BBC Scotland: Victoria Easton-Riley Legal Advisor: Ros McInnes Editorial Policy Advisor: Nikki O’Donnell Assistant Producer: Jax Sinclair Original music, sound design and mixing: Joel Cox Series Producer: Laurence Cook

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