Introducing... Hoaxed, the new series from Alexi Mostrous and Tortoise.

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. 

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. 

Here's a sneak preview of episode one, to find it follow the link: https://podfollow.com/hoaxed

To access the first three episodes now subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise as a member. Visit the Tortoise website and use the code Alexi50 for half price membership for £50 per year.

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