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Kirat is a successful radio presenter. On Facebook she meets Bobby, a handsome cardiologist. He’s a catch. Soon, they get tangled up in a love affair full of lies and manipulation. Then... Kirat discovers a deception of almost unimaginable proportions. From the makers of Finding Q, this is Sweet Bobby. A live investigation, in six parts, in search of one of the world's most sophisticated catfishers. To get early, ad-free access to each episode, join Tortoise Media. For a 30-day free trial, j ...
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A coup at Claridge’s: Qatar’s quiet move on London
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A tiny Gulf state has bought up some of Britain’s prized assets. But at what cost? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When China opened up to the West, Hollywood saw a massive opportunity. But China had its own dreams. Now the movie studios are beginning to realise what they gave away See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Visit Rwanda: Britain’s harsh welcome for refugees
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Britain’s harsh welcome for refugees – and what happened when the plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was tried before See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Every day more cracks emerge in the political system that guarantees the freedoms Britons hold dear. How do we stop it shattering? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How the Lebedevs partied their way to power is a 6 part series investigating two men - who are at the heart of the story of Britain opening its doors to Russian oligarchs. Alexander Lebedev is a former KGB officer. He’s the man with the money and - as we’ll see - with the plan. Alexander’s son, Evgeny, rose from a fixture on the social scene to a s…
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Stripped. Searched. Traumatised. Children and the police
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How many more Child Qs are there? How many children are strip-searched by the police and who are they? Patricia Clarke and Claudia Williams investigate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Ukrainian port normally feeds the world, but the Russian invasion means nothing is getting out. Can we reopen the port – or will millions starve? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Revealed: Stormy Daniels and her battle for truth
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Who is the real Stormy Daniels? Hattie Garlick meets arguably one of America’s most misunderstood and misrepresented women See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Downfall: twenty days that did for Rishi Sunak
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How did Rishi Sunak go from one of the most popular members of the government to one of the least in a matter of days? Matthew d’Ancona pieces together what happened. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take news slowly. We tell stories that really matter, and take time to see the full picture. If you want more slow and consi…
Today we are sharing an episode of Tortoise's new podcast series: The Backstory with Andrew Neil. This week Andrew talks to Fiona Hill, former director for Europe and Russia at the US National Security Council, about Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and her journey from the North East of England to the White House. Click here https://podfollow.com/the…
Two atrocities in the port city of Mariupol epitomise Russia’s violence in Ukraine. This is the story of those atrocities and of Mariupol’s truth With special thanks to Konstantin Korobov and Nina Kuryata for their help in reporting this story. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take news slowly. We tell stories that really …
What happens when a museum possesses a group of objects so sacred that they can never be seen in public or studied in private – and the original owners want them back? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The days of the Russian oligarch in London are numbered. What fate awaits the enablers – those well-connected people who worked for and provided services to wealthy Russians? This is the story of one of them Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take news slowly. We tell stories that really matter, and take time to see the full…
Twenty-seven women fell in suspicious circumstances. Seventeen died. Often, in the shadow of their fall, was a man. What if they didn’t fall. What if they were pushed? Warning: This episode contains some upsetting content around the issues of domestic violence, sexual violence and homicide. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We…
What does the story of Alexei Navalny and wife Yulia Navalnaya tell us about Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the state of opposition? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take news slowly. We tell stories that really matter, and take time to see the full picture. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a me…
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Into the dark: The broken promise of a bionic eye
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Imagine being blind but thanks to the wonders of technology being able to see again. How would you then feel if that sight was taken away? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take news slowly. We tell stories that really matter, and take time to see the full picture. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can be…
Political wisdom says the Russian invasion of Ukraine saved Boris Johnson’s skin. But the really successful operation to rescue the prime minister started long before and involved three men who you've probably never heard of. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
