The NDAs | Ep 5

The lawsuit | Master Ep 7

Neil Gaiman faces a lawsuit in the United States. The first woman to come forward and accuse the best-selling author of sexual assault has filed a complaint against him and his estranged wife, Amanda Palmer. In this episode she explains why she’s taking action. Neil Gaiman denies the allegations and says he has ‘never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever.’ Reporter: Rachel Johnson Producer: Katie Gunning Sound Design: Dominic Delargy Artwork: Lola Williams Editor: Jasper Corbett ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The phone calls | Ep 6

A fifth woman comes forward with allegations against the author Neil Gaiman. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The NDAs | Ep 5

Almost a month since the investigation where two women came forward with allegations that the author Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted them - allegations he strenuously denied - more women have come forward. Including another woman made to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson Producer: Katie Gunning and Matt Russell Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella Series editor: Matt Russell Editor: Jasper Corbett To find out more about Tortoise: Download [https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990] the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997] to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member [https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/] and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The fan | Ep 4

The second woman to allege Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted her first met him as an 18-year-old fan. They began a consensual sexual relationship two years later. She alleges he was abusive and once penetrated her without her consent. He strenuously denies any unlawful behaviour and maintains all their sex was consensual. Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson Producer: Katie Gunning Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella Series editor: Matt Russell Editor: Jasper Corbett To find out more about Tortoise: Download [https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990] the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997] to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member [https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/] and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The pond | Ep 3

New Zealand police tell the former nanny there isn’t enough evidence to actively pursue her sexual assault complaint against Neil Gaiman. He says he offered himself up for an interview with the police. But the facts may indicate otherwise. Clip: 1968 interview with Neil Gaiman - BBC  Clip: Big Bang Theory, series 11, episode 21 - CBS/Warner Bros Clip: Newsnight - BBC  Clip: William Morrow 2014 Clip: Politics and Prose bookstore 2013 Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson Producer: Katie Gunning Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella Series editor: Matt Russell Editor: Jasper Corbett To find out more about Tortoise: Download [https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990] the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997] to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member [https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/] and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.