Richard Gadd

Richard Gadd, a Scottish writer, actor, and comedian behind Baby Reindeer, talks about how sudden fame brought anxiety instead of peace. He digs into masculinity, shame, and male pain. He reflects on turning trauma into art, how abuse complicated his sense of sexuality, and why solitude became part of healing.

Richard Gadd, a Scottish writer, actor and comedian known for Baby Reindeer, talks about fame bringing both opportunity and discomfort. He explores damaged masculinity, the role of trauma in his life, and creating complex characters like Ruben. He discusses sexuality after abuse, choosing singleness and recovery, and using art to process shame and find freedom.

Richard Gadd, an award-winning comedian and writer known for his Netflix series Baby Reindeer, opens up about the interplay of trauma and creativity. He shares how his personal struggles shaped his comedy and the challenges he faced after the success of Baby Reindeer. Richard reflects on the evolution of his comedic style, moving from lighthearted themes to tackling deeper emotional experiences. He also discusses the importance of vulnerability in performance and how his work addresses the impact of trauma and societal stigmas.

It's official: Fiona Harvey, aka 'the real Martha' from Baby Reindeer, is suing Netflix for a massive $170 million dollars in what the lawsuit calls the "biggest lie in television history" - a plan which she first mooted on Uncensored.The lawsuit - which Piers is in possession of - was filed in California at the end of last week.It states that Netflix spread "brutal lies...because it was a better story than the truth, and better stories made money". As a result of "malfeasance and utterly reckless misconduct, Harvey's life had been ruined."The streaming giant, however, isn't rolling over. Far from it. In their first public comment, they said: "We intend to defend this matter vigorously and to stand by Richard Gadd's right to tell his story." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Gadd, creator of Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer', discusses themes of abuse, trauma, and self-value in his show. The LGBTQ themes and masculinity in 'Baby Reindeer' are explored, along with navigating turbulent paths of self-acceptance and trauma in one's 20s. Gadd's emotional journey from personal struggles to performance art on a treadmill is also highlighted.