The BBC has announced a groundbreaking new podcast titled The Salisbury Poisonings, which will provide in-depth coverage of the public inquiry into the tragic death of Dawn Sturgess. This series, hosted by BBC journalists Marie Lennon and Andy Howard, will explore the events surrounding Sturgess’s death, offering listeners crucial insights into the circumstances of her poisoning and its broader implications for the community.
The Salisbury Poisonings Podcast: Investigating Dawn Sturgess’s Death

Background: The Tragedy of Dawn Sturgess
Dawn Sturgess, a mother of three from Wiltshire, lost her life in 2018 after coming into contact with Novichok, a nerve agent that was disguised as a perfume bottle. This devastating event occurred just four months after the high-profile poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, in Salisbury. The parallel incidents sparked widespread concern and raised serious questions about public safety and accountability.