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Baby Reindeer is one of the year’s most talked-about shows, but who is the real-life woman that inspired the character of Martha?The hit Netflix series was created by Richard Gadd, and claims to tell the true story of his experience of being obsessively stalked by a woman called Martha after he befriends her in the pub he works in.In the show, Martha has already served a four-and-a-half year sentence for a previous stalking conviction, and in the final episode she is given a further nine months in prison.After the show’s release, some viewers attempted to uncover the real identities of characters in the show, including Martha. Gadd subsequently urged viewers to refrain from speculating, saying: “That’s not the point of our show.”The woman chose to publicly reveal her identity this week in an interview with the Daily Record, after a flurry of speculation since the release of the show.She is Fiona Harvey, a 58-year-old Scottish lawyer, who in the interview described the show as “a load of rubbish”.Speaking about the decision to come forward, she said she did so “because people have to know what is going on.”*WORLD EXCLUSIVE*The real-life Martha from Baby Reindeer breaks cover and gives me her first TV interview about the smash hit Netflix show.

Scots woman Fiona Harvey will go head to head with Piers Morgan in an explosive TV clash on his YouTube channel which airs tonight. They will discuss the "true story" behind smash hit Netflix show Baby Reindeer, which features lead character 'Martha', said to be based on Harvey.

There is a lot of discourse about the new limited series “Baby Reindeer.” An utter smash hit for Netflix, the series is an adaption of Richard Gadd‘s stage play, which chronicles Gadd’s real-life experiences with a stalker and sexual assault. Despite Gadd and Netflix’s attempts to do everything possible to disguise or refashion the identities of some of the real-life subjects, there has been unexpected drama over viewers attempting to figure out just who was really who.

K.J. Yossman “Baby Reindeer” star Richard Gadd and “Jurassic Park” icon Jeff Goldblum are among those set to present a BAFTA TV award on Sunday night.

Lorraine Kelly has shared her concerns ahead of Piers Morgan's interview with the woman claiming to be the 'real Martha' from Netflix smash hit, Baby Reindeer.

It's the Netflix show everyone has been talking about, having amassed more than 18.6 million views since it launched on the streaming service last month and rocketing to number one across the globe.

Content warning: this article discusses rape and sexual assault.Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd has revealed that some crew members were moved to tears by the series’ traumatic fourth episode.The series, which has topped Netflix UK’s viewership charts for the last three weeks, tells the semi-autobiographical story of Donny, a struggling comedian who is stalked by an older woman named Martha. Adapted from a one-man play, it is based on events in Gadd’s own life, and he stars in the lead role.As the seven-episode series progresses, it is gradually revealed that Donny has suffered trauma in his past, which is affecting how he is dealing with his stalker.In the fourth episode the details of this incident come to light, as it is revealed he was groomed and raped by an older, successful male television writer.The episode details how the two meet and develop a working relationship, before Darrien grooms Donny with hard drugs over an extended period of time, before eventually assaulting him.Appearing at the Directors Guild Of America in Los Angeles alongside Baby Reindeer co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, Gadd revealed how filming the difficult episode took its toll on the crew.“We did close the set, but I was looking over and you’d see the props guys wiping tears from their eyes as they would be putting the props back how they should be,” Gadd shared (via The Independent).“The show was based in such a trauma that everyone on set felt at times it was a huge, weighty thing,” he continued.

Russell T Davies is the latest high-profile TV industry figure to criticize Netflix for allowing real-life Baby Reindeer characters to be identified online.

Selena Kuznikov Jessica Gunning, who plays the haunting stalker Martha in Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer,” says creator and star Richard Gadd was on her radar even before she auditioned for the show — ever since she saw his one-man show “Monkey See Monkey Do” at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. “I just thought it was one of the most profound things I’ve ever seen really on stage,” she said. “Then I tried to go and see ‘Baby Reindeer’ the play, but it was sold out.

Netflix hit series Baby Reindeer, will give her first TV interview tomorrow (May 9).Baby Reindeer, which has topped Netflix UK viewership charts for the last three weeks, is a semi-autobiographical series adapted from a one-man play, written by and starring Richard Gadd.The story follows a struggling comedian named Donny (Gadd) who is stalked and harassed by an older woman named Martha (played by Jessica Gunning). The final episode of the show reveals how Martha, who had already served more than four years in prison for a previous stalking conviction, was jailed for nine months.Scottish lawyer Fiona Harvey, 58, has come forward and claimed to be the inspiration behind Martha, but has dismissed Baby Reindeer as “a load of rubbish”.She has reportedly made herself known to the press “because people have to know what is going on,” and has threatened legal action against Gadd.Now, Harvey will give her first interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, in an attempt to “set the record straight”.*WORLD EXCLUSIVE*The real-life Martha from Baby Reindeer breaks cover and gives me her first TV interview about the smash hit Netflix show.

Netflix has argued that it took care to disguise the identities of the real-life Baby Reindeer characters after the show’s extraordinary success sparked an internet guessing game.

The woman accused of being Baby Reindeer's 'real-life' Martha has gone head to head with interviewer Piers Morgan in a TV clash. Fiona Harvey, 58, recorded her first "big TV interview" with the controversial broadcaster earlier this week in which she aims to "set the record straight". But Fiona told the Daily Record she was "not happy" with Piers' questioning after the interview was recorded in London ahead of its broadcast tomorrow.

Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha has gone head to head with celebrity interviewer Piers Morgan in a TV clash.

Baby Reindeer‘s real-life Martha will have her say on the Netflix series in a YouTube interview.

Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd has opened up further about his creative process behind the hit Netflix series, and how he viewed his real-life stalker.Earlier this week he appeared alongside co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau at the Directors Guild of America to speak in a panel with the series’ director Weronika Tofilska and its editor Peter Oliver.The semi-autobiographical series, which was adapted from a one-man play, follows a struggling comedian named Donny (a fictionalised version of Gadd, who created and starred in the show) who is relentlessly stalked by an older woman named Martha (Gunning). With the guidance of his girlfriend, Teri (Mau), Donny attempts to understand and resolve his situation, but is in the process affected by traumatic events of his past.One of the show’s most talked about elements is the nuanced relationship between Donny and Martha, with the protagonist often feeling sorry for his stalker, and even developing some sort of attraction towards her.Gadd has admitted previously that he felt sorry for his real-life stalker, and elaborated on this during the panel.

The stars of Baby Reindeer are stepping out promote their hit new Netflix series!

Baby Reindeer has become a sleeper hit for Netflix.

Baby Reindeer’s Martha was allegedly based on has labelled the show “a load of rubbish” and has threatened to take legal action.The hit Netflix series was created by Richard Gadd, and claims to tell the true story of his experience of being obsessively stalked by a woman called Martha after he befriends her in the pub he works in.In the final episode of the show, Martha, who had already served a four-and-a-half year sentence for a previous stalking conviction, is jailed for nine months.Now, the woman – who has been identified as Fiona Harvey – has told the Daily Record: “None of this happened. It’s a load of rubbish.”It is the first time that she has given her consent to be named in the press, saying that she has made the decision “because people have to know what is going on.”She went on to tell the newspaper that she has not been to prison, adding: “I don’t know where the four-and-a-half years and nine months comes in.”Threatening legal action against Gadd and Netflix, she said: “Gadd needs to prove I went to jail which just didn’t happen.

Lateysha Grace, who rose to fame after appearing on reality shows The Valleys and Celebrity Big Brother, has declared herself a 'chav' while recalling being 'born and raised on a council estate'. The TV personality, 31, took to Instagram this week after meeting a follower in real life, sharing the experience on her Stories while giving some insight into her upbringing. Recalling that the fan had praised her for being 'ghetto', Lateysha corrected that she was 'more of a chav', writing: "I've always been a chav and have never forgotten my roots." She continued: "One thing about me is I can't ever pretend to be someone I'm not.

Baby Reindeer since bingeing it all in one weekend. (If you haven’t already seen it, it’s definitely worth cancelling your plans over.)Over seven 30 to 40-minute episodes, we are introduced to amateur comedian Donny, who works at a pub in Camden where he serves a woman called Martha.

Social media has been buzzing with comments about 'Baby Reindeer's Martha moving to Skelmersdale', as Facebook users jested that 'there are worse people in Skelmersdale'. It comes after a profile imitating the hit Netflix's show's stalker claimed to have relocated to the Lancashire town.

“Baby Reindeer” mania has already swept the U.K., and the word-of-mouth export continues to make waves across the U.S., hence our belated review about an incredibly devastating and twisting series that is so much more than you initially expected. There’s a natural tendency in most savvy viewers to predict how events might unfold in any film or televised event. For years, Netflix established itself as a contender in the truth-is-stranger-than-fiction sweepstakes with the murder-for-hire animal park drama (“Tiger King”) or plunges into the darkest realms of internet video (“Don’t F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer”).

Nava Mau is revealing that she shot a scene for Baby Reindeer that was deleted from the Netflix series, which gave her closure alongside her character.

Richard Osman is making claims that “everyone” in the industry knows who abused Richard Gadd, the star and creator of the Netflix series Baby Reindeer.

Baby Reindeer‘s Richard Gadd was allegedly investigated by the show’s producer Clerkenwell Films after dating an actress who went on to audition for the role of Teri.Deadline reports that following the investigation, he was cleared of any wrongdoing after briefly dating the actress Reece Lyons in 2021, who he had asked to audition for the show. The audition itself took place after the conclusion of their brief relationship. However, Lyons was not interviewed as part of the investigation over phone or in person, but did correspond in writnig.Lyons spoke about her experience in a thread on X/Twitter and although she did not name Gadd or explicitly reference Baby Reindeer but Deadline confirmed that Gadd was the person concerned.

Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha is considering legal action over the show in which she is portrayed as a terrifying stalker.

Stephen King, author of horror novels including It, Carrie and The Shining, has written an essay on Baby Reindeer.King posted on his official X account earlier this week: “I have an essay about BABY REINDEER in the London Times. I can’t believe they paid me for writing about such a cool show, but they did.

EXCLUSIVE: Richard Gadd, the creator and star of hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer, has faced questions about his professional conduct after dating a transgender actress who intended to audition for his show.

Baby Reindeer is known to people in the television industry.Speaking as the new co-host of The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, Osman spoke with journalist Marina Hyde about the recent series, which has been topping viewership charts in the UK and US.The series, which was adapted from a one-man show by comedian Richard Gadd, is based on real events from his life. It follows a struggling comedian, Donny, who is relentlessly stalked by an older woman named Martha.

spawned a new real-life drama.“Baby Reindeer,” Netflix’s most-watched series of the past two weeks, stars Scottish actor Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn — a struggling comedian and bartender who becomes the object of a woman’s obsession after he serves her a cup of tea.Adapted from Gadd’s 2019 one-man stage show, the seven-episode series has become a global juggernaut, with viewers multiplying faster than a Mogwai fed after midnight. Within the first few minutes of meeting Donny’s stalker, Martha, it’s obvious that viewers have stepped onto a wild, complex and confusing ride. Zaftig and disheveled, Martha is also clever and cheerful.

Netflix’s runaway hit series Baby Reindeer has been one of the most talked-about shows of 2024, but why are Martha’s email messages in the show spelt so poorly?Created by and starring Richard Gadd, the show brings his real-life experience of being stalked and sexually abused to screens, having previously told the story on stage in his acclaimed one-man show.Gadd plays a fictionalised version of himself named Donny who is obsessively stalked by a woman named Martha (Jessica Gunning) after he befriends her in a pub.As their unusual relationship begins to develop, we see some of the litany of emails sent from Martha to Donny printed on the screen, invariably with very poor spelling.Reflecting the real-life circumstances of the events in the show, the email correspondences we see on screen from Martha are taken verbatim from Gadd’s actual stalker.In total, the woman sent Gadd a total of 41,041 emails, over 350 hours of voicemail messages, 106 pages of letters and many social media messages.It is not known exactly why the real Martha’s messages were composed with such poor spelling and grammar, although it could be said that it reflects her psychological state at the time.Others have speculated that the messages could be the result of dyslexia or a series of manic episodes.

It's the latest series that Netflix viewers can't get enough of - Baby Reindeer.

Richard Osman has dropped a bombshell, claiming those in the comedy industry knows the identity of the individual who sexually assaulted Richard Gadd, the creator of Baby Reindeer.The TV favourite and former Pointless host, aged 53, claimed that Richard hasn't kept his abuser's identity a secret within the industry, revealing that "everyone knows who he [Gadd] is talking about" in his harrowing stage show and its Netflix adaptation.The series, which delves into the comedian's haunting experiences with stalking and sexual assault, recently aired its fourth episode on Netflix, shocking audiences with a raw depiction of Gadd's alter ego, Donny, being abused by a made-up male TV writer named Darrien. This portrayal sparked wild guessing games among viewers, as they tried to unmask the real inspiration behind the fictional abuser.

Baby Reindeer stars Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning reunited on the red carpet at a movie premiere – after the 'real-life Martha' hit back. Richard and Jessica have garnered international fame after series Baby Reindeer – based on true events in Richard's life – became a smash hit on Netflix, watched by millions around the world. At the Love Lies Bleeding premiere in London on Tuesday, 30 April, the actors appeared in great spirits as they stood arm-in-arm and flashed huge smiles for the cameras.

Comedian, actress and mum Katherine Ryan talks to OK! about all things fashion, as she prepares to host eBay’s very first eBay Live in the UK tomorrow. She opens up on the stories behind some of her most iconic outfits going on sale for charity, having to up the glam as a busy mother-of-three. But first, OK! had to ask the Canadian star about Baby Reindeer - the hit Netflix show from fellow comedian Richard Gadd that’s on everyone’s lips right now… Katherine, firstly, as a fellow comic we’ve got to ask.

Baby Reindeer has taken over Netflix.