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'Baby Reindeer' Row Intensifies: Fiona Harvey to Counter Claims in Piers Morgan Interview

May 9, 2024, 10:04 AM

The Netflix series 'Baby Reindeer' has sparked significant controversy and media attention surrounding its portrayal of real-life events. Richard Gadd, the creator and star of the show, has been at the center of this storm, particularly concerning his interactions with a woman named Fiona Harvey, who claims to have inspired the character of Martha. Harvey has publicly denied the allegations made in the show, including sending Gadd 41,000 emails, and plans to set the record straight in an upcoming interview with Piers Morgan on Thursday. This situation has raised ethical questions about the show's production and the responsibilities of platforms like Netflix in handling real-life stories. Netflix has responded by stating they took all reasonable precautions in disguising real-life identities.