Newscast Victoria Derbyshire on the Gisèle Pelicot Interview
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Feb 14, 2026 Victoria Derbyshire, veteran broadcast journalist famed for incisive interviews, discusses her exclusive UK conversation with Gisèle Pelicot. She describes preparing for the meeting and the visual choices for TV. They talk about Pelicot waiving anonymity, public support in Avignon, family aftermath, resilience and finding love again. The interview is powerful and carefully framed for viewers.
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Careful Preparation For A Sensitive Interview
- Victoria Derbyshire prepared by re-reading Gisèle Pellicot's memoir four times and learning French phrases to greet her.
- She felt apprehensive because she knew the case details but little about Pellicot personally.
Guard Of Honour Outside The Courthouse
- Women formed a daily guard of honour outside the Avignon courtroom and applauded Pellicot as she left.
- Pellicot said the applause and presence of supporters gave her enormous strength.
Abuser Targeted Strength, Not Vulnerability
- Pellicot believes her husband targeted her because she was an 'unbreakable woman' who refused his sexual fantasies.
- He used internet forums and drugging to chemically subdue her and carry out the crimes.