We Call Her Emma
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"From the makers of Sweet Bobby — the same investigative rigour applied to a very different, harder story."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
We Call Her Emma, from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer, follows a high-achieving, middle-class woman from west London seemingly destined for a comfortable life — until a decision comes to define the rest of it. The series revisits the Emma Caldwell case with the same rigorous investigative approach Tortoise brought to Sweet Bobby.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about We Call Her Emma
What is We Call Her Emma about?
We Call Her Emma, from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer, follows a high-achieving, middle-class woman from west London seemingly destined for a comfortable life — until a decision comes to define the rest of it. The series revisits the Emma Caldwell case with the same rigorous investigative approach Tortoise brought to Sweet Bobby.
Is We Call Her Emma worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. Tortoise Investigates and The Observer trace how a high-achieving west London woman ended up at the centre of the Emma Caldwell case.
Who is We Call Her Emma for?
We Call Her Emma is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of We Call Her Emma to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to We Call Her Emma?
We Call Her Emma is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to We Call Her Emma?
If you enjoy We Call Her Emma, you might also like: Pipeline, The Missing Cryptoqueen, Hunting Warhead, Bear Brook. See our full "Podcasts Like We Call Her Emma" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Serious, investigative, thorough
- Episode length
- 30-40 min
- Episodes
- 2026 release
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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