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Rating
4.5from
This podcast has
149 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
The ObserverExplicit
No
Date created
2021/10/15
Latest episode
2026/09/22
Average duration
31 min.
Release period
6 days
Description
Raynor Winn’s memoir The Salt Path was a bestseller and literary phenomenon with millions of people captivated by this true story of financial ruin, terminal illness, and healing through nature. Raynor Winn has since published two more books and The Salt Path has been adapted for the big screen, starring Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson. At its heart it is a simple tale, of a couple embarking on a 630 mile trek in the face of stark adversity. When faced with nothing, they chose to walk. But when reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou received a tip-off that the memoir may not be the "unflinchingly honest" account it claimed to be, suddenly things began to unravel. And the questions, about what is and isn't true, began mounting. How far can you bend the truth before it begins to break? Episode 1 will be available to listen on Tuesday 13th January. Subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to binge listen to all 7 episodes on Tuesday 13th January. Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone elseA 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 Click here to subscribe today for just £1 for your first month. Reporter - Chloe Hadjimatheou Producer - Matt Russell Music supervision and sound design - Karla Patella Sound design - Rowan Bishop Podcast artwork - Lola Williams Executive producer - Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bag For Life | Careless Ep 1
2026/09/22
Journalist Ashley John-Baptiste joins actor Nkechi Simms as she returns to Camden to untangle the truth about her childhood and find out why she was taken into state care when she was 12.
Careless is a 4 part original series from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer.
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Reported by Ashley John-Baptiste and Madeleine Parr
Produced and written by Madeleine Parr
Sound design by Simon Panayi
Artwork by Jon Hill
The editor is Jasper Corbett
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A One Way Mirror | Careless Ep 4
2026/09/20
Another batch reveals childhood records dating back to when she was just three years old. Nkechi talks to the Children's Commissioner for England, Rachel de Souza, and receives a long letter from Camden Council.
Reported by Ashley John-Baptiste and Madeleine Parr
Produced and written by Madeleine Parr
Sound design by Simon Panayi
Artwork by Jon Hill
The editor is Jasper Corbett
Kicking Off | Careless Ep 2
2026/09/19
Nkechi is frustrated by the lack of clarity and delays from the council. She seeks advice from the poet, Lemn Sissay, who also grew up in care. A lawyer recommends she should go bananas.
Reported by Ashley John-Baptiste and Madeleine Parr
Produced and written by Madeleine Parr
Sound design by Simon Panayi
Artwork by Jon Hill
The editor is Jasper Corbett
You Can't Unknow | Careless Ep 3
2026/09/19
After months of bureaucratic delays, Nkechi finally sits down with her care files. But is it always better to know? Ashley asks Baroness Lola Young, who grew up in care, about the impact of reading her care records. A social worker reveals the reality of how records are written.
Reported by Ashley John-Baptiste and Madeleine Parr
Produced and written by Madeleine Parr
Sound design by Simon Panayi
Artwork by Jon Hill
The editor is Jasper Corbett
Introducing...Careless
2026/09/16
Nkechi Simms is a successful actor who’s had parts in Top Boy and the BBC comedy PRU. Outwardly life is good and she’s got everything going for her, but this hasn’t always been the case. When she was 12 Nkechi’s mother handed her over to Camden council and she was placed in foster care. Now Nkechi wants to find out what happened to her and why. The only way she can do this is by getting hold of her care records. But that’s easier said than done. And will those records answer her questions?
Reported by Ashley John-Baptiste and Madeleine Parr
Produced and written by Madeleine Parr
Sound design by Simon Panayi
Artwork by Jon Hill
The editor is Jasper Corbett
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guilty | Lucky Boy Ep 5
2026/09/14
12 years after they opened their investigation, the police charge Sally Anne Bowen with indecent assault relating to both Gareth and Sanjay's allegations. This is the story of her trial.
Gareth | Lucky Boy Ep1
2026/08/27
Gareth spent years believing he was a lucky boy. He was the 14-year-old who got the attention of the attractive young science teacher. Now, decades later, he wants the truth to come out about the damage it’s caused him. But his story is not straight forward.
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Reporter - Chloe Hadjimatheou
Producer - Gary Marshall
Sound design - Hannah Varrall
Podcast artwork - Lola Williams
Executive producer - Basia Cummings
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Lucky Boys | Lucky Boy Ep4
2026/08/26
Sally Anne Bowen doesn’t want to speak about her relationship with Gareth, but it turns out there is a way of hearing her version of events. And after months of searching, Chloe gets a message from another ‘lucky boy’.
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Reported and produced by: Chloe Hadjimatheou and Gary Marshall
Sound design: Hannah Varrall
Podcast artwork: Lola Williams
Executive producer: Basia Cummings
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The school | Lucky Boy Ep3
2026/08/26
Chloe hears from a former teacher who seems to support what Gareth believes - that there was a cover-up. And it’s still going on today.
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Reported and produced by: Chloe Hadjimatheou and Gary Marshall
Sound design: Hannah Varrall
Podcast artwork: Lola Williams
Executive producer: Basia Cummings
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The relationship | Lucky Boy Ep2
2026/08/26
Gareth is convinced that his memories are true and that there are plenty of witnesses who can corroborate his story, so why will no one help him?
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Reported and produced by: Chloe Hadjimatheou and Gary Marshall
Sound design: Hannah Varrall
Podcast artwork: Lola Williams
Executive producer: Basia Cummings
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Flying Start | The Mandelson files Ep1
2026/08/18
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.
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Reporter - Ada Barumé
Producer - Amalie Sortland
Sound design - Dominic Delargy
Podcast artwork - Lucy Stevenson
Executive producer - Jasper Corbett
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I Love Disgusting | The Mandelson files Ep4
2026/08/10
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?
My Best Pal | The Mandelson files Ep3
2026/08/10
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?
A Diplomatic Triumph | The Mandelson files Ep2
2026/08/10
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?
The girl from Acton | We call her Emma Ep1
2026/07/07
Emma is a high achieving, middle class woman from West London - she’s destined for a successful career and a comfortable British life. But in 2001 she makes a decision that will come to define her - she marries the son of a dictator and becomes Asma al-Assad, the first lady of Syria.
Episodes one and two are available to all listeners. To access the rest of the series, ad-free, subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or subscribe to The Observer for access to all our podcasts and newsletters seven days a week, plus puzzles, recipes and Culture Club. Use the code AUDIO50 to get 50% off your annual subscription.
We call her Emma is a 6 part original series from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer.
Reporter - Chloe Hadjimatheou
Producer - Gary Marshall
Field producer - Sarah Dadouch
Sound design - Karla Patella
Podcast artwork - Lola Williams & Eliza Bourner
Executive producers - Jasper Corbett and Basia Cummings
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BigAppleGreg 2026/08/22
Ugh, Emma
Thought this was fascinating albeit most unfortunate. Amassing wealth and power while society crumbles directly outside your gated walls and windows...
SDB1010 2026/08/18
We call her Emma
I appreciate the reporting and learning more about the conflict and the brutal regime. I didn’t appreciate the premise that because Asma grew up in Br...
Pblue12 2026/08/14
Fantastic in-depth reporting
Thank you. Have always wondered about this English born and educated woman - how could she have stood by and just watched. The series attempts to anal...
RosieisLife 2026/08/07
Trick to subscribe
Any podcast that REQUIRES a listener to pay to finish a story is obnoxious. There are just too many podcasts that offer free listening with ads or del...
jv--- 2026/08/05
Great reporting
Just finished the series about Asma Adaad. It was fantastic. Binged it in two days. And I felt like it would have been something I knew a fair bit abo...
Bellamammal 2026/07/07
Gag
No, really…GAG
Urbancocoa 2026/07/02
Addictive but unsatisfying
The story has me listening but the editing wasn't the best so it felt like it jumped around and left significant questions unanswered
Raluca . 2026/06/10
Love it, but…
I truly like this podcast, to the point where I often re-listen more of the seasons. However, I highly recommend to withhold judgements from the prese...
BHB222 2026/05/14
Be Wary
I honestly loved this podcast until I got to season 4. In this, they talk about children thinking they are trans, and advocating for puberty blockers ...
Meh9873 2026/05/07
Foundling
This should have been an interesting story, but it just isn’t. Plain dull. This is a 10 minute segment on Unsolved Mysteries.
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