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BBC Drops “True Story” Billing From ‘Dopesick’ On iPlayer
As echoes of the 'Baby Reindeer' scandal continue reverberating, the BBC has moved to nix a "true story" billing for 'Dopesick' on iPlayer.
EXCLUSIVE: As echoes of the Baby Reindeer scandal continue reverberating around the industry, the BBC has moved to nix a “true story” billing for Dopesick on iPlayer. The British broadcaster has been streaming Hulu’s series since April, describing it as the “true story of the dealers, doctors and the billion dollar drug that fuelled America’s deadly opioid addiction.” “It’s a drama, not a documentary, and that will be remembered.” She added Netflix takes safeguarding in all of its productions “incredibly seriously,” and noted a huge uptick in men calling sexual abuse hotlines in the wake of the show.
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