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Master: the allegations against Neil Gaiman

Master: the allegations against Neil Gaiman

By: Tortoise Media
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Neil Gaiman is one of the world’s most successful authors. And one of the most loved. His works have been adapted for film, TV and the stage.


Now two women, a former nanny and a fan, allege he sexually assaulted and abused them while they were in consensual relationships with him. He strenuously denies all the allegations.


Tortoise is an investigative audio newsroom. This story has taken months of work and investigation.


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Episodes
  • The lawsuit | Master Ep 7

    The lawsuit | Master Ep 7
    Feb 18 2025

    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



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    28 mins
  • The phone calls | Ep 6

    The phone calls | Ep 6
    Aug 27 2024
    A fifth woman comes forward with allegations against the author Neil Gaiman.

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    51 mins
  • The NDAs | Ep 5

    The NDAs | Ep 5
    Aug 1 2024

    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


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    Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists


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    40 mins
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the storyline of this and the information they have gathered, the interviews they got....its all a caprivating, outstanding muat listen

outstanding

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Tortoise have provided a balanced and rather neutral podcast containing facts, victim interviews, and corroboration of video/text/photos shown to them as well as recordings of calls.

It allows the listener to listen to the facts and make up their own mind, rather than trying to push you in a direction for/against the claims which is appreciated.

The factual information contained within this podcast is upsetting, heartbreaking, and truly damning. It is presented clearly and consisely, and needs to be picked up by more people rather than shoved under the rug.

Thank you for giving these women an chance to share their stories, I hope it helps them to heal from what he has done knowing that their warnings are now out there.

I believe them

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A great piece of journalism reported with empathy and compassion. This is devastating to hear as a loyal Gaiman fan. My heart and respect goes out to these women, I hope they get their justice.

Heartbreaking.

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These women - of which there are now five (who have spoken out that is) - clearly describe a pattern of abuse of power through sexual grooming and exploitation. I’ve read every one of his books and loved them, but in interviews I always saw an air of egoism that repelled me about the man. The parallels between him and his 2nd wife and Jeffrey and Ghislaine hit me immediately. I don’t care how talented or “likeable” he is - the man is disgusting and should be called to account…

Brilliant journalism

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