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The Observer · 150 episodes with transcripts

When 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.

Spoken has transcripts of 150 Careless | Tortoise Investigates episodes, with the speakers named. The newest listed here is from October 20, 2026.

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Latest Careless | Tortoise Investigates transcripts

A One Way Mirror | Careless Ep 4

October 20, 2026

Basia Cummings (0:10)

Hi, it's Basia Cummings here from The Observer. Before we get going, I just wanted to let you know that to listen to the full investigation, you'll need to subscribe to The Observer, where you can get access to all of our Tortoise Investigates podcast series. It's really easy to subscribe. You can sign up on Apple…

If you're already a subscriber, just link your account. Thanks, as ever, for listening.

Ashley John-Baptiste (0:39)

Imagine going about your day. You could be at work, out with friends or even asleep.

Then your phone pings.

Nkechi (0:47)

I thought, right, let's have a look at that then.

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