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Episode 60: Dangerous Fantasy - The Crimes of Gavin Plumb

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Naomi Channell

Society & Culture, News, Documentary, True Crime

4.8725 Ratings

🗓️ 17 July 2024

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

In October 2023, the UK woke up to shocking news. Much loved TV presenter Holly Willoughby had a dangerous stalker who wanted to kidnap her. The plan had been disrupted and Gavin was arrested. But Gavin was a very dangerous man, and this episode will reveal just how dangerous he really is.


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0:00.0

This is a true crime podcast and is not suitable for all audiences.

0:05.5

Please use discretion.

0:07.8

Just another quick note before I get started.

0:11.2

Very last reminder that I'm going to be at CrimeCon UK in London this year and I cannot wait.

0:16.8

If you're going, please do come and say hi.

0:20.2

I'd love to meet you and have a coffee with you.

0:23.1

If you haven't been but want to know more, please go to www.com.com.com.com for information.

0:30.5

It's a truly fascinating event with some incredible panels, speakers, there's interactive elements and some of the best

0:39.3

true crime content creators from here in the UK and from across the world.

0:45.1

If you do want to book tickets, the organisers have kindly given me a discount code.

0:50.5

Just use real 10. That's REA-L-10 for 10% off. Now back to the show.

1:00.0

Fame and fortune, something that a lot of people want. The attention, adoration, the money and the

1:09.8

lifestyle.

1:13.5

But it does come at a price.

1:20.9

And in today's case, we're going to hear just how big that price can be.

1:25.0

I'm Naomi Channel and this is real. I've worked in TV production for nearly 20 years,

2:06.8

and that means that I'm often around people who are in the public eye.

2:12.0

I see the positive sides of fame, but I do also see the bad.

2:21.2

A significant number of celebrities that I've worked with in the past have had stalkers or obsessive fans. Most of them mean no harm, though of course it can be

2:30.9

extremely worrying for the celebrity in question. We've learnt that these

2:36.5

obsessions can get out of hands and turn deadly. John Lennon was shot by a deluded fan called

2:44.6

Mark David Chapman in 1980. TV presenter Gildando was shot on her doorstep in 1999.

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