The Mandelson Files | Tortoise Investigates

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The home of investigative podcasts from Tortoise, from Sweet Bobby to Hoaxed. Listen to the latest original series from Tortoise, including We call her Emma and The Mandelson files. To binge listen to all episodes today, ad-free, subscribe to The Observer and use the code AUDIO50 for 50% off an annual digital subscription. You'll get access to: This series and all our podcasts before anyone elseAd-free listeningA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Or subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for access to this series and ad-free listening to Observer podcasts. Reporter - Chloe Hadjimatheou Producer - Gary Marshall Sound design - Karla Patella Podcast artwork - Lola Williams & Eliza Bourner Executive producers - Jasper Corbett and Basia Cummings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. Episode 1

    A Flying Start | The Mandelson files Ep1

    When Peter Mandelson was sacked as the UK’s ambassador to the United States over his links with Jeffrey Epstein people wondered how he ever got appointed in the first place.   Eventually Keir Starmer’s government was forced to publish more than a thousand pages of emails, messages and letters which reveal how Peter Mandelson was appointed, vetted and cleared to become the UK’s most influential diplomat.  What emerges from those documents, is a story about who wields power in Britain today, how it works and how we conduct our politics.    The Observer’s Ada Barumé tells the story of a political farce that begins with the appointment of Peter Mandelson and ends with the resignation of Keir Starmer.  The Mandelson Files is a 4 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 - Ada Barumé Producer - Amalie Sortland Sound design - Dominic Delargy Podcast artwork - Lucy Stevenson Executive producer - Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Flying Start | The Mandelson files Ep1

  2. Episode 2 • TheObserver+ Only

    A Diplomatic Triumph | The Mandelson files Ep2

    Peter Mandelson’s appointment has been made public, but in the background, civil servants are scrambling to get everything in order before he is sent to Washington. Will they pull it off? And will he be well received by president Trump?

    A Diplomatic Triumph | The Mandelson files Ep2

  3. Episode 3 • TheObserver+ Only

    My Best Pal | The Mandelson files Ep3

    Peter Mandelson becomes embroiled in new revelations about Jeffrey Epstein. The foreign office tries to quickly contain the damage. Peter Mandelson fights on until the bitter end. Will his sacking keep the scandal at bay?

    My Best Pal | The Mandelson files Ep3

  4. Episode 4 • TheObserver+ Only

    I Love Disgusting | The Mandelson files Ep4

    Peter Mandelson is back in London, licking his wounds, when another batch of ‘Epstein Files’ is released. But he can’t resist talking to journalists to give his side of the story. Scrutiny then turns to the government which appointed him. How much did they know? And can they contain the fallout?

    I Love Disgusting | The Mandelson files Ep4
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The home of investigative podcasts from Tortoise, from Sweet Bobby to Hoaxed. Listen to the latest original series from Tortoise, including We call her Emma and The Mandelson files. To binge listen to all episodes today, ad-free, subscribe to The Observer and use the code AUDIO50 for 50% off an annual digital subscription. You'll get access to: This series and all our podcasts before anyone elseAd-free listeningA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Or subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for access to this series and ad-free listening to Observer podcasts. Reporter - Chloe Hadjimatheou Producer - Gary Marshall Sound design - Karla Patella Podcast artwork - Lola Williams & Eliza Bourner Executive producers - Jasper Corbett and Basia Cummings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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