Robert Anderson
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Robert Anderson has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025). Assistant Commissioner who had recently taken the job and went on holiday soon after starting—mentioned to illustrate police leadership context.
Sir Robert Anderson was the second Assistant Commissioner (Crime) of the London Metropolitan Police, from 1888 to 1901. He was also an intelligence officer, theologian and writer.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History |
| Role | Assistant Commissioner (Head of CID) |
| Affiliation | Metropolitan Police |
Who talks about Robert Anderson on podcasts?
Robert Anderson came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History.
- Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025)