Hoaxed3 Sep 2022

Introducing: Hoaxed

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 conspiracy theories. A story about a modern-day Satanic panic; about the victims whose lives were destroyed and about the conspiracists who spread the lie around the world.

Oh, and it's about our hunt for the perpetrators - the people who forced the kids to lie - the ones who started it all.

New episodes of Hoaxed launch each week, but Tortoise members and Tortoise+ subscribers on Apple Podcasts get exclusive, early and ad-free access. To access the first 5 episodes now subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise as a member, where you will also get invites to exclusive events. Visit the Tortoise website and use the code Alexi50 for half price membership for £50 per year.

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Introducing... One-star review

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Bonnie and Clyde | Ep 6

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 p...

27 Okt 202246min

The Healer | Ep 5

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 ou...

20 Okt 202227min

Infiltration | Ep 4

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13 Okt 202227min

The Avengers | Ep 3

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 pre...

6 Okt 202242min

Ella's list | Ep 2

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 t...

29 Sep 202241min

Secrets and lies | Ep 1

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 f...

22 Sep 202236min