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‘Baby Reindeer’ Saga: BBC Gets Spike In Compliance Questions From Factual Drama Producers
The BBC has been fielding increased questions from factual drama producers following the saga over Netflix series 'Baby Reindeer.'
Sources said the BBC has been fielding a surge in duty of care compliance questions in recent weeks from producers of factual dramas keen to avoid a similar crisis on their shows. Harvey is now suing Netflix for defamation and negligence, according to a suit filed at a federal court in Los Angeles, which claims that the “biggest lie in television history” was told about the Scottish woman. One top producer praised the methodical approach taken by the BBC’s compliance officers on similar factual dramas, saying the broadcaster would have changed details including Martha’s profession, her nationality, and the city in which Baby Reindeer was set.
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