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.
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A tragedy in the English Channel got Aaron Walawalker thinking. How could it be that people were dying, their boats sinking in one of the busiest stretches of water in the world? This is how Liberty Investigates went to battle over FOI
The horizon near Ali’s house is filled with flames. Owen Pinnell and Jess Kelly, from BBC Arabic, can’t stop thinking of them. And back in the UK, Unearthed’s Joe Sandler Clarke is digging into his own investigation. This is the story 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
A tragedy in the English Channel got Aaron Walawalker thinking. How could it be that people were dying, their boats sinking in one of the busiest stretches of water in the world? This is how Liberty Investigates went to battle over FOI
The horizon near Ali’s house is filled with flames. Owen Pinnell and Jess Kelly, from BBC Arabic, can’t stop thinking of them. And back in the UK, Unearthed’s Joe Sandler Clarke is digging into his own investigation. This is the story 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
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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