Episode 109 · 28 min · Crime Next Door

The Playground Murder: 3. The Trial of Barbara Glover

Published Nov 2, 2026by BBC SoundsTrue crime

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In July 1991, a 15-year-old is tried for murder. Barbara Glover is led into Glasgow’s High Court where her name is revealed. She’s still a child but the judge lifts reporting restrictions. When Barbara gives evidence, she tells a story of jealousy and lies that results in the headline: ‘Blood Over a Boy’. 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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