I suppose, what do you think . You understand its a fiction, its a drama, so you might think they might be taking some liberties, but you do assume it is very mu. Very. Its sticking to the truth. And when we were talking about it last week and we were planning that section of the programme, of course we invited netflix to take part, and it chose not to put a guest into the programme. So the only time weve actually heard from someone at netflix talking about this was to a parliamentary committee, which is where we get to the latest developments of the story. Exactly right. Because, as you say, the only time netflix has commented since the furore around this programme was when a netflix executive from the uk, benjamin king, gave evidence to the culture, media and Sport Committee and he talked about the show in this way. He said it was obviously a true story of the horrific abuse that the writer and Protagonist Richard Gadd suffered at the hands of a convicted stalker, and that is key con
Of stalking that he underwent and says he underwent in real life. And a lot of the controversy revolves around what happens right at the start of the first episode, where were told by netflix, by the producer of this programme, this is a true story. Exactly. Because it is unusual. You know, were used to seeing these kind of programmes where it might say, this is inspired by true events, or, this is based on a true story. Its very rare to see, this is a true story. And as a viewer, when you watch this as a true story, i suppose, what do you think . You understand its a fiction, its a drama, so you might think they might be taking some liberties, but you do assume it is very mu. Very. Its sticking to the truth. And when we were talking about it last week and we were planning that section of the programme, of course we invited netflix to take part, and it chose not to put a guest into the programme. So the only time weve actually heard from someone at netflix talking about this was to a p
And donald trump, apparently agreeing on something most ben calendar that neither biden shen and thats unprecedented in modern history. It all came together quite suddenly, i would say on wednesday morning following this challenge from biden and trump lost two debates to me in 20 0. 20 that he hadnt shown up for debate. Now hes acting like he wants to debate me again. Well, make my day pal. Ill even do it twice. So lets pick the dates i hear youre free on wednesdays oh, okay. The former president did not take long to rsvp. He hit back with this job posting. Its my great honor to accept the cnn debate against crooked joe biden, the worst president in the history of the United States and a true threat to democracy on june 27th likewise, i accept the abc debate against cricket job on september 10 thank you djt. It is rather interesting that the Biden Campaign insisted that one of the rules is going to be they will cut the microphones to eliminate interruptions if someone talks too long so
Im ali velshi. We are following to Breaking News out of israel. Prime minister benjamin and yahoo has declared that israel isnt a state of war after what is being called the worst attack on the country in 50 years overnight the palestinian group, hamas, which controls gaza, launched an all out assault by land, air, and see. Israel senate responded by air striking at least 21 targets in gaza. The Israeli Ministry saying they infiltrated the Israeli Border by both land and sea. Itll be very interesting when we describe that happen. Gaza base fires fired more than 2200 rockets into israel. Across the country. Israeli Officials Say at least 40 officials have been killed, hundreds more injured. The Gaza Health Ministry says 198 palestinians have been killed, 1600 injured. Both hamas and the militant group Palestinian Islamic jihad claimed they have captured it soldiers inside of israel. According to media reports, hamas fired a second barrage of attacks toward israel following the israeli r
A man died this morning after being attacked by two dogs in staffordshire yesterday. The uk doesnt currently recognise The American Bully Xl as a breed, so the breed needs to be defined before any legislation can be introduced. Its not been confirmed what type of dogs were involved in yesterdays attack. A man was arrested on suspicion of having dogs out of control, and then further arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. Leigh milner has the story. This is the scene where a man was attacked by two dogs yesterday afternoon just outside a property on main street in stonnall near walsall. Members of the public try to help him. Many have been left shocked by what happened. figs to help him. Many have been left shocked by what happened. 5 a shocked by what happened. As a villaaer shocked by what happened. As a villager and shocked by what happened. As a villager and a shocked by what happened. As a villager and a little shocked by what happened. Is villager and a little place like this we d