Go behind the scenes of some of the best investigative journalism from recent years, as journalists tell us about the leads, the dead-ends and of course, the tip offs.
New Episodes
You will have heard about the BBC Newnight interview with Prince Andrew – it was a seismic scoop that reverberated around the world. But how did it happen? The answer is one woman: Sam McAlister. This is how she bagged the interview
Hannah Al-Othman sits in her car in front of a stranger’s house. Inside is a man who might be responsible for a woman’s death. A man whose name is known to a lot of people, but who has not yet been brought
We’re between series of The Tip Off now – and planning lots more great episodes for you, but while we do, why not take a listen to Silenced. A new podcast from human rights organisation ARTICLE 19 Silenced tell the Stories of
You will have heard about the BBC Newnight interview with Prince Andrew – it was a seismic scoop that reverberated around the world. But how did it happen? The answer is one woman: Sam McAlister. This is how she bagged the interview
Hannah Al-Othman sits in her car in front of a stranger’s house. Inside is a man who might be responsible for a woman’s death. A man whose name is known to a lot of people, but who has not yet been brought
We’re between series of The Tip Off now – and planning lots more great episodes for you, but while we do, why not take a listen to Silenced. A new podcast from human rights organisation ARTICLE 19 Silenced tell the Stories of
Winner of the 2018 Best New Podcast award at the British Podcast Awards, and shortlisted for Smartest Podcast at the same awards in 2018, 2019 and 2020
Highly Commended at the Georgina Henry Awards and the Drum Media Awards
The Tip Off has been highly acclaimed by reviewers, with features in outlets including FT, the Observer (several times), Wired and the Daily Mail, among others.
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About The Tip Off

“At a time when public faith in the media is undermined by claims of ‘fake news,’ it’s easy to overlook the many journalists pursuing stories in the public interest and exposing wrongdoing through long and meticulous investigation. Enter The Tip Off.”

“This weekly podcast gives a satisfyingly dramatic look at the detective work behind journalism.”

“If you really want to find out how complicated, well-hidden public interest stories are brought into the light, then your best bet is The Tip Off podcast.”

“It’s excellent on how stories reach our newspaper pages. … The Tip Off makes you reassess everyday journalism.”

“Stories with the potential to change our lives (but which often get ignored) get an in-depth airing.”

“At a time when public faith in the media is undermined by claims of ‘fake news,’ it’s easy to overlook the many journalists pursuing stories in the public interest and exposing wrongdoing through long and meticulous investigation. Enter The Tip Off.”

“This weekly podcast gives a satisfyingly dramatic look at the detective work behind journalism.”

“If you really want to find out how complicated, well-hidden public interest stories are brought into the light, then your best bet is The Tip Off podcast.”

“It’s excellent on how stories reach our newspaper pages. … The Tip Off makes you reassess everyday journalism.”

“Stories with the potential to change our lives (but which often get ignored) get an in-depth airing.”

“At a time when public faith in the media is undermined by claims of ‘fake news,’ it’s easy to overlook the many journalists pursuing stories in the public interest and exposing wrongdoing through long and meticulous investigation. Enter The Tip Off.”

“This weekly podcast gives a satisfyingly dramatic look at the detective work behind journalism.”

“If you really want to find out how complicated, well-hidden public interest stories are brought into the light, then your best bet is The Tip Off podcast.”

“It’s excellent on how stories reach our newspaper pages. … The Tip Off makes you reassess everyday journalism.”

“Stories with the potential to change our lives (but which often get ignored) get an in-depth airing.”
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