The Scottish comedian talks to Louis Chilton about his groundbreaking new Netflix series, which explores his own terrifying history with a stalker, and delves into the dark complexities of sexual violence
The star of Baby Reindeer issued a plea to fans, urging them to stop trying to find out who the real-life characters in the series are. The Netflix show has become a sensation since it was released on the platform earlier this month, storming to the top of the streaming charts in dozens of countries. It's based on a one-man Edinburgh Fringe play which depicts the real experiences of creator Richard Gadd, who had to deal with a female stalker who showed up at his house and sent him thousands of...
Gadd, 34, from Fife won a 2019 Fringe award for his stand-up show Baby Reindeer, the pet name his stalker, known as 'Martha', gave him. He told The Times this week he still struggles to trust people.
The new mini-series tells the story of a Scottish stand-up comic who is haunted by a stalker for months on end. It is based on the real torment of 34-year-old Fife comedian and actor Richard Gadd.
The book is a collection of artwork, stories, essays, and poems contributed by people from the area who are considered to be in the “margins” of life.
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Comedian Richard Gadd recounts the harrowing true story of how his experience with being stalked forced him to confront a buried trauma.