Welcome to Tortoise Investigates. It’s the home for the best of our podcast series, where you can find all our chart-topping, award-winning... more
When Donald Trump declared victory in the US presidential election, he told an adoring crowd that "a star is born".... more
To his surprise, Alexi finds himself speaking to a local reporter at the Gold Coast Bulletin in Australia. It’s not... more
When Martin Tripp worked at Tesla, he took the advice of his boss Elon Musk - if you discover a... more
In 2018, Vernon Unsworth is at the centre of a global news story. He plays a crucial role in rescuing... more
Elon Musk is one of the most powerful men in the world. He's a billionaire, the founder of SpaceX, Tesla... more
A fifth woman comes forward with allegations against the author Neil Gaiman.Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel JohnsonProducer: Matt RussellAdditional... more
Almost a month since the investigation where two women came forward with allegations that the author Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted... more
The second woman to allege Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted her first met him as an 18-year-old fan. They began a... more
New Zealand police tell the former nanny there isn’t enough evidence to actively pursue her sexual assault complaint against Neil... more
The former nanny who alleges Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted her shares her WhatsApp messages with him. The messages appear friendly... more
Neil Gaiman is one of the world’s most successful authors. And one of the most loved. His works have been... more
After years of failed attempts, an expert flies over from America to help guide the parents on how to get... more
What motivated Anne in her work with the young women and did she believe what she was leading them to... more
As Huey’s dependence on Anne grows, she becomes increasingly isolated from the outside world. Until, after a series of events... more
After Huey cycled off into the distance, her mother had no idea what caused her to leave or why. She... more
Fipsi starts to question what really happened in the soft pink room, and how to help her friends who are... more
A group of well-heeled young English women hear about an intriguing therapist figure, who describes herself as a ‘teacher of... more
Introducing...Dangerous MemoriesWhen Sarah watched her 23 year old daughter cycle away from her in Chelsea - a well-off corner of... more
In the final episode of the series, is the 40-year game of cat-and-mouse nearly over?To find out more about Tortoise:Download... more
In this episode, Chloe looks into what happened to The Gas Man when he arrived back in Germany as a... more
Chloe makes a startling discovery about another chemical trafficker that has consequences for her investigation. A Kurdish survivor of mustard... more
The team persuades The Gas Man to step out from the shadows. He reveals the first big clue in the... more
Special Agent Bass has his target in his sights but he’s on another continent. If he wants him to talk... more
In the 1980s Special Agent Dennis Bass received a tip-off that changed the course of his career. 30 years on... more
Introducing...The Gas Man It starts with a tip-off. It’s the late 1980s and US Special Agent Dennis Bass is warned about... more
"Misinformation, disinformation, and trolling campaigns are not just a celebrity story. They are everywhere. They affect how we see reality... more
Johnny Depp’s maverick lawyer Adam Waldman finally comes under scrutiny. Alexi uncovers Waldman’s links to powerful figures and investigates his... more
Could a nation state have deployed an online army to fight for Johnny Depp? Alexi discovers the curious relationship between... more
The astonishing case of a teenage killer helps lift the lid on how bot campaigns work – and offers the... more
Disinformation experts come back with some startling results. The story begins to cross continents as the team find evidence of... more
The team talk to a Hollywood insider and travel to Florida in search of their first big clue: a treasure... more
Depp v Heard was the celebrity trial of the century. He won, she lost. But was Amber Heard the target... more
Introducing… Who Trolled Amber?What comes to mind when you think of Amber Heard? Liar? Survivor? Narcissist? Millions of us watched... more
Things begin to fall apart. Only a few years after Rebellion Defense’s rapid rise, it appears to be in trouble.... more
Oliver’s company, Rebellion Defense, is on the rise. In 2019, it is full of promise and pumped with cash, trading... more
Basia begins unravelling the ‘tissue of lies’, but it becomes clear that some of Oliver’s claims exist in the grey... more
This story starts in 2012. Oliver is a dashing young diplomat, working in Afghanistan. Charlie is a graduate newly arrived... more
It’s London, 2012. Oliver is a dashing diplomat. Charlie is a young graduate trying to find her feet in the... more
Radicalised by Covid, the anti-vax movement goes mainstream – and RFK Jr emerges as a new figurehead.You can find out... more
Andrew Wakefield becomes a superstar thanks to the support of celebrities and an army of mothers – and establishes anti-vax... more
Depp v Heard was the celebrity trial of the century. He won, she lost. But was Amber Heard the target of an... more