We Call Her Emma
True crime podcast review — 2026
"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
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across 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". 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; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
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.
What podcasts are similar to We Call Her Emma?
If you enjoy We Call Her Emma, you might also like: Already Gone Podcast, Hands Off My Podcast: True Crime, A Million Other Choices, Ireland Crimes and Mysteries. See our full "Podcasts Like We Call Her Emma" page for more recommendations.
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- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Serious, investigative, thorough
- Episode length
- 30-40 min
- Episodes
- 2026 release
- Country
- United Kingdom
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