AFTER Baby Reindeer was released on Netflix, fans became obsessed with tracking down the ‘real-life’ woman stalker Martha Scott is based on.
The miniseries is based on a true story inspired by an ordeal suffered by writer Richard Gadd, and now supposed ‘real stalker’ Fiona Harvey is giving her opinion on Piers Morgan’s Uncensored.
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Who is Fiona Harvey?
Fiona Harvey, from Fyvie, Aberdeenshire, rose to prominence following claims by armchair detectives that she was the ‘real Martha’ in Baby Reindeer.
After weeks of speculation, the Scot said she met comedian Richard Gadd years ago when he was a bartender at The Hawley Arms in Camden, London.
Speaking to The Scottish Sun, she admitted to having befriended him but denied ever stalking him.
As for how she discovered Baby Reindeer, Fiona said she first became aware of it when Richard took him to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as a one-man show.
She said: “He created a character called Martha and put me in the picture.
“This is a program for 20-somethings. People without a life, without a job, whatever. I don’t want to be a celebrity.”
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What is Baby Reindeer about?
Baby Reindeer follows Richard Gadd’s character Donny as he works behind a bar while struggling to make it as a comic.
One day, an emotional Martha arrives and he offers her a free cup of tea when she says she has no money.
She tells him that she is a lawyer, but it soon becomes clear that there is more to Martha than meets the eye.
In the next few episodes, Donny receives thousands of emails and text messages from Martha, who affectionately refers to him as ‘Baby Reindeer’.
The series takes many dark turns as it delves into the trauma of Donny’s past, as well as confronting Martha’s demons.
The show became a huge hit for Netflix, garnering millions of viewers around the world and topping the charts in over thirty countries.
It even won praise from the master of horror, bestselling author Stephen King.
What to do if you suspect you are being stalked
Tony Neate, CEO of Get Safe Online, told Sun Online: “Perpetrators often obtain details about you through online information about personal and financial affairs, social and professional life, relationships and your location.
As a starting point, make sure only minimal information about you is available online and take stalking seriously.
Report it before it has serious effects on you and others, and keep a record of everything that happens to gather evidence while it is happening.
For expert advice, visit Stay safe online.”
What did Richard Gadd say?
Richard Gadd spoke about how important it was for him to address the difficult themes highlighted in the autobiographical series.
“When a man is pursued, it can be portrayed in films and television as sexy. Like a femme fatale that gradually becomes more sinister,” he said The times.
He continued: “It does not carry as much threat of physical violence, it is less common and can be trivialized.
“I was physically scared because I didn’t know how much she could take.”
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He admitted that some elements of the show were dramatized to create additional suspense.
However, Richard also asked viewers not to look for the real-life woman who made his life so uncomfortable.
He also stated that he went to great lengths to hide the identity of the woman who stalked him in real life.
On social media, Richard wrote: “People I love, worked with and admire… are unfairly being caught up in speculation.
“Please don’t speculate about who any of the real-life people could be. That’s not the point of our show. Lots of love, Richard.”
WARNING: The text below contains some spoilers for Baby Reindeer
Did Fiona Harvey Go to Prison for ‘Stalking Richard Gadd’?
In the final episode of Baby Reindeer, viewers watched Martha get arrested for stalking Donny.
This led fans to wonder if Fiona ever went to prison for allegedly stalking Richard Gadd.
Speaking to the Daily recordshe said: “Gadd needs to prove that I went to jail, which simply didn’t happen.
“I’ve never been sent to prison. That’s glaringly obvious.”
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Is Fiona Harvey a lawyer?
Throughout Baby Reindeer, the character Martha claims to be a lawyer.
Fiona also revealed that she is a lawyer and that she studied law in Aberdeen.
In fact, she told us she’ll be using her legal skills to “sue Netflix” for their alleged portrayal in Baby Reindeer.
Speaking exclusively to The Scottish Sun, Fiona said: “I have a complaint against Netflix as this is being billed as part of a true story.
“I am a highly competent lawyer. I would have to do it alone. I’m very good.
“I have a photographic memory and can memorize huge files. I was the best in my school at everything.”
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What did Fiona Harvey say on Twitter/X about Netflix’s Baby Reindeer?
Shortly after armchair detectives claimed Fiona was the ‘real Martha’, she attacked Richard Gadd on social media.
She tweeted: “My boyfriend thinks Gadds is mad because he never got me in the sheets.
“His main fantasy was to fuck me.
“He thinks that’s what eats him up the most.”
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What Did Fiona Harvey Say About Baby Reindeer’s ‘Martha’ Jessica Gunning?
Fiona also talked a lot about actress Jessica Gunning, who plays Martha in Baby Reindeer.
Speaking again to The Scottish Sun, she had some very harsh words.
Fiona said: “There’s a fat actress who should be me.
Reindeer comes out of disguise and gives me his first TV interview. Fiona Harvey wants her to have her say and ‘set the record straight’.
Piers Morgan
“He created a character called Martha and put me in the picture.”
She added: “I don’t want to be a celebrity.”
Talented actress Jessica has had an incredible career so far, which includes starring in high-profile shows like the comedy-drama The Outlaws, directed by Stephen Merchant.
How to watch Piers Morgan’s interview with Fiona Harvey
Fiona will now break her silence on Baby Reindeer in an exclusive interview with Piers Morgan.
This can be watched on your Piers Morgan uncensored Youtube channel.
Fans can watch the interview from 8pm in the UK.
In the US, you can stream the 3pm ET and 12pm PT chat.
After this period, you can continue to stream it on the Piers Morgan Uncensored YouTube channel.
Promoting the must-see TV, Piers told fans: “Reindeer comes out of disguise and gives me his first TV interview about Netflix’s hugely successful show.
“Fiona Harvey wants her to speak up and ‘set the record straight.’
“Is she a psychopathic stalker? Find out tomorrow on Piers Morgan Uncensored.”
Baby Reindeer by numbers
The Netflix series became a huge success…
- 7 Number of episodes in the series
- 30 Number of countries in which the series topped the Netflix charts
- 64 Percentage increase in viewers that the program gained in the second week, compared to the first
- 97 The show’s percentage score on industry bible Rotten Tomatoes
- 41,071 Number of emails that Richard claims were sent by the real-life Martha
- 13.3 million Number of viewers who watched the show during the first week
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