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Master: the allegations against Neil Gaiman

Tortoise Media

Neil Gaiman is one of the world’s most successful authors. And one of the most loved. His works have been adapted for film, TV and the stage.


Now two women, a former nanny and a fan, allege he sexually assaulted and abused them while they were in consensual relationships with him. He strenuously denies all the allegations.


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  • 7 episodes
  • Updated Feb 18, 2025
  • Explicit

Episodes7

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  • Feb 18, 2025 · 28 min

    The lawsuit | Master Ep 7

    Neil Gaiman faces a lawsuit in the United States. The first woman to come forward and accuse the best-selling author of sexual assault has filed a complaint against him and his estranged wife, Amanda Palmer. In this episode she explains why she’s taking action. Neil Gaiman denies the allegations and says he has ‘never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever.’ Reporter: Rachel Johnson Producer: Katie Gunning Sound Design: Dominic Delargy Artwork: Lola Williams Editor: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 27, 2024 · 51 min

    The phone calls | Ep 6

    A fifth woman comes forward with allegations against the author Neil Gaiman.

  • Aug 1, 2024 · 40 min

    The NDAs | Ep 5

    Two more women have accused Neil Gaiman of sexual assault and abuse. Neil Gaiman strenuously denies the allegations.

  • Jul 8, 2024 · 42 min

    The fan | Ep 4

    The second woman to allege Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted her first met him as an 18-year-old. They began a consensual sexual relationship two years later. He strenuously denies any unlawful behaviour and maintains all their sex was consensual.

  • Jul 8, 2024 · 35 min

    The pond | Ep 3

    New Zealand police tell the former nanny there isn’t enough evidence to actively pursue her sexual assault complaint against Neil Gaiman. He says he offered himself up for an interview with the police. But the facts may indicate otherwise.

  • Jul 8, 2024 · 48 min

    The WhatsApps | Ep 2

    The woman who alleges Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted her shares her WhatsApp messages with him. The messages appear affectionate. He says they’re evidence that she consented to sex with him. But is there another way of reading them?

  • Jul 8, 2024 · 56 min

    The bath | Ep 1

    Neil Gaiman is one of the world’s most successful authors. Now two women, a former nanny and a fan, allege he sexually assaulted and abused them while they were in consensual relationships with him. He strenuously denies all the allegations.