'Baby Reindeer' creator Richard Gadd said he 'couldn't escape' the show at its height. He sent his parents on holiday so they could avoid journalists.

Gadd reflected on the overwhelming success of 'Baby Reindeer', stating, 'I couldn't escape from it. Turn on the TV, there'd be something on the TV. Turn on the radio, they'd be talking about it.' He described how the show's popularity infiltrated every aspect of his daily life, including being featured in newspapers during routine errands. His family's experience with media attention led him to send his parents on holiday for their safety.

In light of the show’s impact, Gadd expressed his distress over the media's invasion into his family life: 'I was getting really upset at that point. I was really worried for them.' This sentiment highlights the challenges faced by creators amidst the success of their projects, especially when it spills into personal realms.

After Fiona Harvey, the woman who inspired the character Martha in 'Baby Reindeer', came forward and initiated legal action against Netflix for defamation, Gadd's story gained even more traction. Netflix's response to Harvey's lawsuit emphasized their commitment to defend Gadd's narrative integrity: 'We intend to defend this matter vigorously and to stand by Richard Gadd's right to tell his story.'

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