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This week's topic: The truth about Baby Reindeer
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An interview with Richard Gadd in GQ from early April outlining where he is coming from… He says the show is “pretty truthful” and “extremely emotionally truthful”.
This piece in the Free Press called Baby Reindeer Is a True Story - But Whose True Story? It goes into the questions around the show’s claim of truth and highlights the uncomfortable points in the conversation.
The Hollywood Reporter’s report on some comments made by Russell T Davies. He’s the guy behind the most recent Doctor Who series and he’s got a lot of experience in complying with broadcasting standards.
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