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Hoaxed

Tortoise Media 12 Episodes Jul 30, 2026

Hoaxed is an investigative podcast series from Tortoise Media, the team behind Sweet Bobby. It examines a 2014 case in Hampstead, London, where two children falsely claimed they were abused by a Satanic cult led by their father and school staff. The story was a lie, but it spread widely online, becoming one of Britain's most serious conspiracy theories. The series explores the modern-day Satanic panic, the victims affected, and the search for those who coerced the children into lying.

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Introducing... One-star review Jul 30, 2026 37:45 The Slow Newscast can be listened to here.When Ali, a restaurateur, realised his mobile’s security had been breached and that random things were missing from his flat, he began to feel uneasy. Was he being targeted for his politics or his personal life? And more importantly, who could stop it?The Slow Newscast from The Observer takes the news slowly. Who are the people biohacking themselves in a q

Bonnie and Clyde | Ep 6 Oct 27, 2022 46:05 In the final episode of Hoaxed, Alexi confronts Abraham and Ella. about what they. did in Hampstead - and why. And the police give Alexi some surprising news.Listen to the full series today. For the premium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists, download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-free access to all our investigative series and daily and weekly

The Healer | Ep 5 Oct 20, 2022 27:59 Alexi and his producer fly to Morocco to confront Abraham Christie - and learn dark secrets about his past.Listen to the full series today. For the premium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists, download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-free access to all our investigative series and daily and weekly shows, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple&n

Infiltration | Ep 4 Oct 13, 2022 27:22 All 6 episodes are available to listen for free today. You can listen to the full series ad-free and get access to exclusive bonus content coming soon by subscribing to Tortoise+ on Apple podcasts or joining Tortoise as a member where you can support the investigation and get tickets to exclusive events. Just visit the Tortoise website and use the code Alexi50 for half price membership.For a consp

The Avengers | Ep 3 Oct 6, 2022 42:35 The perpetrators of the Hampstead hoax meet their match in an unassuming mystery novelist, who is determined to expose their lies and bring them to justice.Listen to the full series today. For the premium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists, download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-free access to all our investigative series and daily an

Ella's list | Ep 2 Sep 29, 2022 41:28 Seized upon by conspiracy theorists, Ella’s list of alleged cult members spreads like wildfire across the Internet. Hampstead parents start receiving death threats and lives are torn apart.Listen to the full series today. For the premium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists, download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-free access to all our investigat

Secrets and lies | Ep 1 Sep 22, 2022 36:36 Two young children make horrific allegations in a London police station, lighting the fuse on the most serious British conspiracy theories in decades.All six episodes are now available to listen for free. You can listen to the full series ad-free and get access to exclusive bonus content coming soon by subscribing to Tortoise+ on Apple podcasts or joining Tortoise as a member where you can support

Introducing: Hoaxed Sep 3, 2022 1:16 In 2014, two children told police a shocking story: that they were being abused by a Satanic cult; a cult headed by their father and by parents and teachers at their school in the wealthy London suburb of Hampstead. The story was a lie. But on the internet, that didn't matter. From the team who brought you Sweet Bobby, Hoaxed is an investigation into one of Britain's most serious-ever co

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