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  • An English gentleman | Walter's War Ep 1

    SEASON 9, EPISODE 1

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    An English gentleman | Walter's War Ep 1

    This story starts in 2012. Oliver is a dashing young diplomat, working in Afghanistan. Charlie is a graduate newly arrived in London, trying to find her feet in the world. The pair meet online and she falls in love. But only a few months later, she discovers that the story Oliver has told her about his life is not what it seems.  A decade later, this man has climbed to the top of academia, the civil service, and into the world of national security, eventually founding a billion-dollar company selling AI to the military.  But a mystery hangs over Charlie: did the untruths continue, and if they did, why haven’t caught up with him? The first three episodes are available to Tortoise members on the free Tortoise audio app, and subscribers to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts. You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S9, E1

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    31 min
  • EPISODE 82: The Only Mussel Road in Cornwall

    6 APR

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    EPISODE 82: The Only Mussel Road in Cornwall

    Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened!  Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton  Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song: 'Mussel Shell Road' by Toby & Jen Kessell Stream it here: https://ffm.to/musselshellroad Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist: https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram: @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 Apr

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    1hr 4min
  • Introducing... Foundling

    SEASON 19 TRAILER

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    Introducing... Foundling

    On 6th October 1987, a newborn baby is found on the verge of a remote country lane in Suffolk. Police comb the area for clues and appeal for witnesses, but the mother is never found. The baby, Jess, is adopted. Journalist Lucy Greenwell has never forgotten the day when Jess was discovered. She was a child and lived nearby. For decades Lucy has wondered; what happened to Jess, and what could have driven a mother to leave her child in such an isolated place? When Lucy tracks Jess down, she finds a woman already deep in her own search for the truth, and a story far more tangled than either of them expected. What unfolds is a tale of long-held secrets and unintended consequences that spirals out of Jess’s control. Foundling is a 6 part original series from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer. To binge listen to all episodes today, ad-free, subscribe to The Observer and use the code AUDIO50 to get 50% off your annual subscription. You'll get access to: This series and all our podcasts before anyone elseAd-free listeningPremium newslettersPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordExclusive offers from our partners including Mubi and iescapeTickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Or subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to listen to all our podcasts, including this one, without any ads. Reporter - Lucy Greenwell Producer - Katie Gunning Original theme music - Tom Kinsella Sound design and additional music - Rowan Bishop Podcast artwork - Blythe Walker Sibthorp Narrative editor - Gary Marshall  Editor - Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S19 Trailer

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    4 min
  • Introducing: Who Trolled Amber?

    SEASON 10 TRAILER

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    Introducing: Who Trolled Amber?

    Introducing… Who Trolled Amber? What comes to mind when you think of Amber Heard? Liar? Survivor? Narcissist? Millions of us watched the celebrity trial of the century, Depp v Heard, in 2022. Amber Heard lost and Johnny Depp was vindicated. But what if Amber was actually the victim of an organised trolling campaign? What if the online hate against her was manufactured? Alexi Mostrous, the reporter who brought you Sweet Bobby and Hoaxed, investigates what happened to Amber and who might have been responsible. It’s a story about how our own thoughts and opinions can be moulded without us even realising. All six episodes of Who Trolled Amber are now available to binge-listen. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous Producer and reporter: Xavier Greenwood Editor: David Taylor Narrative editor: Gary Marshall Additional reporting: Katie Riley  Sound design: Karla Patella  Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S10 Trailer

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    3 min
  • EPISODE 83: Maybe You Already Have It All

    3 DAYS AGO

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    EPISODE 83: Maybe You Already Have It All

    Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened!  Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton  Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'Thoughts While Swimming' by Theresa Lola feat John Roseboro Stream it here : https://ffm.to/thoughtswhileswimming Theresa Lola Website : https://www.theresalola.com/ Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 days ago

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    48 min
  • Lucky Dube: how a South African musician changed the sound of desert music

    12/10/2019

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    Lucky Dube: how a South African musician changed the sound of desert music

    In the remote Aboriginal communities of Central Australia, a musician most of us have never heard of, was “bigger than The Beatles”.

    12/10/2019

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    32 min
  • EPISODE 81: Down For Life

    30 MAR

    7

    EPISODE 81: Down For Life

    Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation. This is what happened!  Produced by Tom Rosenthal Edited by Rose De Larrabeiti Mixed by Mike Woolley Theme tune by Tom Rosenthal & Lucy Railton  Incidental music by Maddie Ashman End song : 'River Talk' by Adam Melchor Stream it here : https://ffm.to/rivertalk Listen to all the end songs featured on the podcast (so far) on one handy playlist : https://ffm.to/soabendsongs ———————————————————————————— Instagram : @strangersonabench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 Mar

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    56 min
  • The secret life of Walter Mitty | Walter's War Ep 2

    SEASON 9, EPISODE 2

    8

    The secret life of Walter Mitty | Walter's War Ep 2

    Basia begins unravelling the ‘tissue of lies’, but it becomes clear that some of Oliver’s claims exist in the grey area, and in the secretive world in which he works, it’s hard to sift fact from fiction. Did he serve in the military? Is he an aristocrat? And as she traces his rise in national security, she is pulled into a bigger story – about a company, and a threat that is facing us all.  The first three episodes are available to Tortoise members on the free Tortoise audio app, and subscribers to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts. You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S9, E2

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    33 min
  • I Was Held Captive in This House for 11 Years

    8 JAN

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    I Was Held Captive in This House for 11 Years

    Lily Rose Lee was 21 when she accepted a ride from her friend’s father. She was 32 when she finally escaped his house, along with two other women. In this episode, Lily recounts what 11 years in captivity did to her body and mind, how she survived, and what she learned about resilience. You can connect with Lily Rose Lee on Facebook Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast Find us on Youtube: @whatitwaslikepodcast Follow us on Instagram: whatitwaslikepodcast This is a Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 Jan

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    1hr 3min
  • Off Duty: The Crime | Ep 1

    SEASON 6, EPISODE 1

    10

    Off Duty: The Crime | Ep 1

    On the evening of 29 December 2011, Officer Clifton Lewis was moonlighting as a security guard at a Chicago minimart when two men walked in. They shot Lewis several times, then took off with his gun and police star. A week later, police had their suspects: four men affiliated with a gang called the Spanish Cobras. For hours, under intense police questioning, they all said they didn’t do it. But that didn’t seem to matter. This is episode one of Off Duty, an investigation by the Guardian’s Melissa Segura

    S6, E1

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    26 min

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