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The Missing Madonna

The Missing Madonna

Released: 2023-08-18
© (C) BBC 2023
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11 Episodes
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Listen on Apple Podcasts
11 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2023-08-18
© (C) BBC 2023
Most Recent Episode
Introducing The Missing Madonna

Introducing The Missing Madonna

In 2003, a priceless da Vinci masterpiece is stolen in a daring heist.
Time: 1:40
From a Scottish Castle to a Merseyside boozer, via the FBI’s most-wanted list, this is the incredible story of a missing masterpiece.
Episode ID: 1000624867468
GUID: urn:bbc:podcast:p0g7g036
Release Date: 18/08/2023, 10:02:00

Description

A da Vinci painting is stolen in a daring heist at a Scottish castle. This is the incredible inside story of Britain’s biggest art theft and the search for a stolen masterpiece.

Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

2025-05-11

Compelling and unique

Wonderful story, utterly captivating, real-life art heist story. You can just tell Olivia’s dad would be completely made up. Please also bring us a pod of the Dutch art detective! Do not miss!
Samphire69
2024-08-28

Great tale well told

Great work, I hope you’ll do some more stories of Scouse life. Your dad would be very proud of you.
hopeful in hackney
2024-08-13

Rewrite of the truth…

OK story but totally transparent and tacky attempt to recast chancer villains as art lovers.
xredleaderx
2024-08-11

Excelent

Would recommend this podcast also liked the narration by Olivia. If it was fiction you wouldn’t believe it
penley cresent
2024-05-17

Excellent, gripping storytelling

I don’t often leave reviews but felt compelled to do so after finishing all 10 episodes of The Missing Madonna. From the story pacing to the plot twists, to the music and hosting, this is a brilliantly crafted podcast. Even the bonus episode is brilliant!
duncanhowsley
2024-04-28

Gripped

I listened to the whole thing over two days. Olivia is easy to listen to and tells it well with feeling. It’s a fascinating story and really well told. Best thing I’ve listened to in a while. Well done guys. Gutted it’s finished!
mrsKT2016
2024-04-18

Too much music

Interesting content but far too much music used to create tension or as background filler
Pospod222
2024-02-22

Great story

Great story and well worth a listen. It REALLY needs to be a movie.
David Rhys
2023-12-03

Fantastic

Fantastic podcast best I’ve listened to all year
shiney19
2023-11-28

Really good real-life story

Incredible true story, brilliantly narrated by Olivia Graham. The personal angle makes it all the more compelling . Well worth your time.
chudbond
2023-11-20

What a story!

Beautifully told. Warm, endearing and fascinating. A story I never knew about, a classic case of truth being stranger than fiction. Absolutely brilliant. Had intended to listen to one and ended up listening to the whole lot in one sitting. Incredibly engaging.
David Dowling
2023-10-29

A worthwhile listen!

Great story told by a brilliant storyteller! Glad I’ve finally been able to hear a full account of this crazy story!
jessgradwell
2023-10-20

I love the silver fox

Great story and beautifully told
Ssnoopy101
2023-10-12

Such a Great Story

Presented and written by the daughter of a man at the centre of the story. Totally binged this and loved it! Well worth a listen ☺️
The Original Popo
2023-10-10

No thanks.

Stopped listening just over a minute in the she said “there’s a painting that’s well better than the rest”x
229894310
2023-09-28

Great series but episode missing!

I enjoy this kind of storytelling with an espionage/heist feel to it and it was even more interesting because that this was a true story where the narrator was able to use her father’s papers to piece it all together. Episode 4 on Apple podcast is just a repeat of episode 3 though … so had to track it down to BBC Sounds to get the missing episode!
Indigo Sock Monkey
2023-09-25

Average

This is a really interesting case but I found the podcast hard to follow and eventually gave up.
Elle_Woods_
2023-09-24

Wonderful

The ending is brilliant, I choose to believe he did 🤩🦊
t c67
2023-09-21

Engaging story

I listen to a lot of podcasts but this is the first time I have ever written a review.
I live just outside of Edinburgh so fully intend to go up and see this painting.
The story was brilliantly told by Olivia who brought the characters to life especially her Dad. And what a character he was! I won’t give anything away but when Olivia was telling the final story, I blurted out “Oh god, no, no before dissolving into fits of laughter” Long live the Silver Fox!
Portrush Punk
2023-09-17

Just brilliant

Listened on the BBC. Just brilliant from start to finish. Haven’t enjoyed a podcast as much since ‘Making a Murderer’. It’s that good. I cried my heart out at the last one though, so be warned! Robbie Graham, the silver fox shines through. I won’t give anything away, but I do hope it is written in pencil. Ps if you’re not keen on a Liverpool accent, stick with her, you’ll get used to her and it will be worth it. I really recommend this.
rockingmyworld
2023-09-14

Love it!

What a great podcast, how could you not fall in love with the silver fox.x
Charlie lovely
2023-09-13

Cheers Silver fox

I have absolutely loved this podcast from start to finish.My first of this kind.Told beautifully.I could listen to this lady read the phone book.
The finish is superb and I hope with everything I have that he did what he told his lovely daughters he had done.
Brilliant.
Jon
Jonom Leeds
2023-09-13

SUPERB - goosebump and tear inducing.

A wonderful story of an amazing, real life caper. Well done on the telling of this amazing story. I loved it.
Cazza J G
2023-09-10

Excellent Pod

Cracking story. Really well presented with a personal connection that gave it something extra.
The music really reminds me of another tune and it’s driving me nuts. Can anyone help me?!!
GRM 1977
2023-09-10

Interesting

I knew nothing of this story so really enjoyed learning about it. Great detail and very well written.
Kiz27
2023-09-08

Brilliant story - superbly told.

Thanks to Olivia Graham for narrating her fathers story with such energy and emotion. I loved it.
redpaolo
2023-09-07

Great story

Great podcast, well presented and put together.
Highly recommended.
But please it’s photo or photograph not bloody photie.
Deano 41
2023-09-06

Great podcast!

Really draws you in
Luna192013
2023-09-05

Amazing!

Unbelievable story, very captivating from the start, couldn’t stop listening once I’d started, had me gripped from the beginning, a must listen for all scousers and anyone who loves true crime, one story you deffo will not have heard!
Kateg1993
2023-09-05

A right good yarn

I have vague memories of the theft of a Da Vinci from a Scottish castle, and this is a really accessible account of how it was stolen and recovered. Narrated with real feeling and a degree of wonder by Olivia, daughter of the chief finder, and packed full of anecdotes. We were hooked til the end.
From plot 13
2023-09-05

Come on, get on with it

Omg, talk about dragging it out. It should’ve been made over half the amount of episodes, what a shame
dandavidsculpt
2023-09-05

Missing Madonna

A great story very well told by Olivia and the production team.
Buzzwagonesgue
2023-09-05

Wow wow wow, more please

If Carlsberg did podcasts, never listened to a more gripping, exciting well executed podcast ever!!!! Olivia who tells the story leaves you wanting more. And that’s exactly what I want!!!!
Well done, my only hope would of been the silver fox lived to see & hear this. X
Dani j o n e s
2023-09-05

A unique story but the podcast is way too long.

Good narration (for the most part).
The story is unique and interesting.
Stretching it out to last for so many episodes felt unnecessary. They were clearly trying to ‘pad’ the listening hours.
The show could easily be halved in talk time!
TheS£ntry
2023-09-04

Excellent

Excellent series.
Really surprised some people complaining about the presenter’s “extreme accent”. This is just how people talk in one of Britain’s biggest cities. It’s not in the slightest bit extreme. Complainers simply displaying their ignorance.
LP3791
2023-09-04

Just wow!!

Best podcast I’ve listened to, so authentic & raw. Olivia has a bright future ahead, she’s a natural, so relatable. I would actually like to be her best friend because she sounds a ball!
Mrs L Fox
2023-09-04

Interesting BUT ….did the presenters win a competition?

Great story. Can’t stand the cack handed journalism and Liverpool accents though. First episode, some associate of the presenter said “ like” six times in two sentences. I am all for regional accents, I’m a
Geordie myself, but these lack any serious gravitas .Can’t believe the Buccleuch estates sanctioned this.
mugwomp90
2023-09-03

Shame about the narrator

With such an extreme accent and a tendency to insert random made up words the narration was a mess. I wish she had been a character in it as she just doesn’t have any objectivity. Understandable but not good enough for a BBC product. A more nuanced take on who did what would have been more engaging.
Helojed
2023-09-02

What a story!

Incredible story, beautifully put together by Olivia. One of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to, all the better for having that personal aspect to it. I’m sure Robbie would be so proud of his daughter for telling his story.
aff1990
2023-09-02

Incredible storytelling

I have listened and re-listened to this podcast. First time I was on the edge of my seat. Second time I just wanted to take in the details. This time I’m making everyone else listen with me. Such a beautiful, funny, moving story
shellhoulston
2023-09-01

The Missing Madonna

Interesting story very well told. Listened in one go. Thoroughly recommend it.
ACaldie
2023-09-01

Amazing story, brilliantly told

What a story from a great team!
stephenward
2023-08-31

Great story

Brilliant account of one of the most famous art thefts ever.
Bruno Rost
2023-08-31

Very good story

I did enjoy the podcast, Olivia is a good presenter but her accent was a bit distracting for me.
Jersey Phil
2023-08-30

Top storytelling in authentic voices

I thought this was incredible
Should be a movie!
Well in
JohnnyMilb
2023-08-30

Well worth the listen.

What a story?! Highly recommend this podcast.
BozoBella24
2023-08-29

Finished the whole thing in 2 days

Fascinating story made all the better by Olivia’s connection. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
kaggim
2023-08-29

Highly recommended

Great story well told!
awannabedrifter
2023-08-27

Loved it

I literally listened start to finish in one go.
One of the coolest stories I’ve heard in a long time and I can already foresee a future film/series off the back of this!
Thoroughly enjoyed every second!
RsalCclass
2023-08-26

Wonderful listening

A brilliant piece of broadcasting. So well told and so moving. Thank you for sharing your story.
profch