Kirat and Bobby have an unusual relationship. The circumstances of their individual lives mean it’s difficult for them to meet face to face but, despite everything, they end up falling in love. Their romance might play out online but in many ways it’s a traditional love story. Until Kirat discovers the disturbing truth. Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning series about a sophisticated ten year scam that almost destroyed one woman’s life, and the investigation into the catfisher behind it all. If you want to listen to more thought-provoking investigations, head to Tortoise Investigates (https://lnk.to/tortoiseinvestigates!SBdescription)- the home of all our investigative podcasts. To find out more about The Observer: • Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free episodes. • Head to our website observer.co.uk • Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
A breached phone, a shaken home, and a mystery at the center of The Slow Newscast
This preview is based on the published show notes for “Introducing... One-star review,” which points listeners to an episode of The Slow Newscast. It teases the story of Ali, a restaurateur whose phone security was breached and whose belongings began disappearing, raising troubling questions about motive and protection.
A final twist reshapes Kirat’s case in Sweet Bobby’s closing chapter
This preview is based only on the published show notes. The finale of Sweet Bobby promises an unexpected turn in Kirat’s case against the catfisher, plus a phone call to host Alexi Mostrous that appears to alter the direction of the story.
A new series examines the science behind a notorious wrongful-conviction case
This preview is based on the published show notes for episode one of The Lab Detective. It introduces a four-part series on Kathleen Folbigg’s conviction, the lab-based discovery that challenged it, and the wider questions the case raises about justice and science.
A confession leads to police—but not the response Kirat hoped for
This preview, based only on the show notes, points to a pivotal chapter: after a confession, Kirat takes her case to the police and faces an unexpected reaction. It also teases host Alexi Mostrous trying a new tactic with the catfisher.
A first taste of West Cork for listeners who loved Sweet Bobby
This preview introduces West Cork by making episode one available here, with a clear pitch to fans of Sweet Bobby. Based on the show notes, it’s also part of Acast Classics 2026, a curated set of limited series recognized for journalism, craft, and storytelling.
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