Careless | Tortoise Investigates
The ObserverWhen she was 12, the actor Nkechi Simms' mother handed her over to Camden Council and she was placed in foster care. Now she 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?
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 149 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureTrue Crime | |||
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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
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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 Investiga... more
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 counc... more
For the last three weeks, reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou has been following the trial of Sally Anne Bowen, the teacher at the centre of Tortoise Investigates’ podcast series Lucky Boy, first released in 2025. Following the jury’s verdict, Chloe calls pr... more
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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 analyse and explain. Sadly the reason is probably more obvious than we like to think!
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United States2 months ago - Fascinating
Great reporting. Fascinating story. I really like Chloe’s considered and careful style.
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The Syria story reminds me of what’s happening in Gaza and the West Bank. A tragic yet important story
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Apple Podcasts | #60 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #165 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
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Apple Podcasts | #27 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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A hard-hitting investigative series that follows complex geopolitical and human-interest stories through on-the-ground reporting, archival material, and expert testimonies. Episodes frequently examine power dynamics, accountability, and the human costs of conflict, often blending intimate personal narratives with broader political context. A standout aspect is the careful layering of survivor accounts, insider perspectives, and investigative rigor to question official narratives, sometimes triggering public debates about accountability and ethics. The show consistently pulls in insiders, journalists, and witnesses to illuminate difficult topics that sit at the intersection of politics, society, and individual lives; it's especially compelli... more
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Recent guests on Careless include:
1. Nkechi Simms
2. Ayman Abdel Nour
3. Zaki Meshi
4. Phil Elwood
5. Abdo al-Dabakh
6. Oldwyn Jones
7. Janet Barnicoat
8. Ariel Bruce
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