2024

S1.E1 ∙ 1. Caroline Flack

Sat, Jun 15, 2024

The face of UK reality TV, Caroline Flack's suicide shocked the world. In exploring the timeline of events leading up to her death, Mollie Westbrook breaks down the accusations and comments made at Caroline, and how social media exacerbated her deteriorating mental health.

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S1.E2 ∙ 2. Nicola Bulley

Sat, Jun 22, 2024

What started as a tragic missing person's case became a social media frenzy. Mollie Westbrook looks at the internet conspiracies and accusations around Nicola Bulley's disappearance, and how they took the world by storm. When the whole world is discussing a case online, do we forget the people at the heart of the investigation?

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S1.E3 ∙ 3. Phillip Schofield

Sat, Jun 29, 2024

After a series of public scandals, former national treasure Phillip Schofield destroyed his career and reputation after an affair with a younger male colleague. Mollie Westbrook documents and demonstrates how rapidly social media can spread a story. We also see the impact on Schofield himself, as well as the young man he denies grooming.

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S1.E4 ∙ 4. Vardy VS Rooney

Sat, Jul 06, 2024

Known as Wagatha Christie, this is the online scandal that captivated the world and generated multiple media spin-offs. Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy went head-to-head in the high court when Rooney accused Vardy of leaking personal stories to the press. Mollie Westbrook describes and analyses the part social media played in getting to the bottom of the tabloid leaks.

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S1.E5 ∙ 5. Sarah Everard

Sat, Jul 13, 2024

What started as a tragic murder case of a young woman escalated into a national online conversation about women's safety and protests against the UK police force. After being raped and murdered by a Metropolitan Police officer with a history of sexual misconduct, the case of Sarah Everard became a talking point for many on social media. Mollie Westbrook reflects on an emotive case.

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