
Master: the allegations against Neil Gaiman - episode 2
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07/31/24 • 48 min
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Episode two: The Whatsapps
The former nanny who alleges Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted her shares her WhatsApp messages with him. The messages appear friendly and affectionate. He says they’re evidence that she consented to sex with him. But is there another way of reading them?
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Episode two: The Whatsapps
The former nanny who alleges Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted her shares her WhatsApp messages with him. The messages appear friendly and affectionate. He says they’re evidence that she consented to sex with him. But is there another way of reading them?
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Master: the allegations against Neil Gaiman - episode 1
Episode one: The bath
Neil Gaiman is one of the world’s most successful authors. And one of the most loved. His works have been adapted for film, TV and the stage. Now two women, a former nanny and a fan, allege he sexually assaulted and abused them while they were in consensual relationships with him. He strenuously denies all the allegations.
Clip: The Sandman trailer - DC Comics/Netflix
Clip: The Ocean at the End of the Lane trailer - National Theatre
Clip: The Simpsons - Disney
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Master: the allegations against Neil Gaiman - episode 3
Episode three: The pond
New Zealand police tell the former nanny there isn’t enough evidence to actively pursue her sexual assault complaint against Neil Gaiman. He says he offered himself up for an interview with the police. But the facts may indicate otherwise.
Clip: 1968 interview with Neil Gaiman - BBC
Clip: Big Bang Theory, series 11, episode 21 - CBS/Warner Bros
Clip: Newsnight - BBC
Clip: William Morrow 2014
Clip: Politics and Prose bookstore 2013
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