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Can I Tell You A Secret left out crucial details about cyberstalker Matthew Hardy and the impact he had on his victims and their families. Many of Hardy's victims, like activist Gina Martin, were not featured in the docuseries, despite reporting him over 100 times to the police. PC Kevin Anderson, who solved the case, received an award for his exceptional work in investigating the extreme online harassment incidents involving Hardy.

This article contains mention of online harassment and bullying.

Netflix's new docuseries Can I Tell You A Secret? left out a lot of major details about Matthew Hardy, his victims, and what happened afterward. Whether it was the true number of stalking incidents that Matthew was involved with or what happened to the police officer involved, there has been a lot of off-camera drama that has happened since the docuseries premiered on Netflix in February 2024. It has deeply affected...

Women’s employment charity, Smart Works is launching a new podcast exploring the transformative power of clothing. Fashion As A Force For Good is hosted by renowned fashion journalist and Smart Works supporter Tiffanie Darke. Her guests on the podcast include Angela Scanlon, Gemma Cairney, Felicity Hayward, Jo Elvin, Emma Gannon and Gina Martin. Each of them delves into their relationship with fashion, the power of clothing and the transformative role clothes have played at key moments in their careers.

Chinese actor Jiang Mengjie is receiving praise for telling her story about upskirting.

Jiang told her eight million followers on the Chinese social network Weibo that she had been blackmailed over the explicit video, which had been filmed “many years ago”.

The star who shot to fame on the 2010 television series The Dream of Red Mansions told her fans that the video left her “angry and disgusted, along with a feeling of powerlessness,” per the BBC’s translation.

Jiang revealed that she had been sent private messages about the footage “saying that they would send the video to major film and TV companies and brands, and ruin the rest of my life”.

The police have since told the star that the suspect who blackmailed her has been detained, and she will be “notified in time of their punishment”.

“As a public figure, maybe I can make more people pay attention...

BBC Studios, the commercial arm of U.K. broadcaster BBC, has revealed a first look and development deal with London-based talent and entertainment company Diving Bell Group.

Founded by Kim Butler and Justin Girdler in 2017, Diving Bell represents creators and innovators in the purpose-led space including model, trans activist and cultural figure Munroe Bergdorf; feminist author, illustrator and influencer Florence Given; Gina Martin, who successfully led the national campaign to make upskirting illegal; and Emma Gannon whose careers podcast “Ctrl Alt Delete” has amassed over 10 million downloads.

The deal gives BBC Studios a first look at content ideas from Diving Bell clients for the purpose of collaborating to develop these ideas and pitch for commissions. To lead the process, BBC Studios has teamed with industry veteran and diversity champion Kelly Webb-Lamb, formerly Channel 4’s deputy director of programs, who has worked with Diving Bell’s talent on a one-to-one...

BBC Studios has struck a first look and development deal with Diving Bell Group, the talent agency that represents the likes of trans activist Munroe Bergdorf and feminist author Florence Given.

The BBC’s commercial arm described Diving Bell Group as representing “some of the most future-facing, change-making creators currently emerging in the UK.”

The outfits will collaborate to develop ideas and pitch for commissions and Kelly Webb-Lamb, Channel 4’s former Deputy Director of Programmes, has been consulting with both to identify these opportunities. BBC Studios will be given a first look at content ideas from Diving Bell’s clients.

The firm represents Bergdorf, the trans activist and cultural figure who has appeared on the front of Time Magazine. Other clients include Women Don’t Owe You Pretty author Given, Gina Martin, who successfully led the national campaign to make upskirting illegal, and Emma Gannon, whose careers podcast Ctrl...

A character that leaves behind a meaningful memory can be quite rare, especially if the character only has a limited amount of time to leave an impression.

Leah Gibson rose to the challenge and captivated the audience with her portrayal of Gina, adding a layer of love to an unmatched character.

Her presence was a breath of fresh air, making us believe that maybe there was a future where things were just wonderful.

Gina Martin also brought some happiness to our favorite leading man, Bellamy Blake. Although Bellamy and the audience weren't lucky enough to keep Gina with us, she still left her own legacy behind.

The time that we got to spend with Gina was an incredible memory, and it symbolized the possibility for more.

Gina's death was also an inspiration for fans to express their frustration with the character offering more than just her relationship with Bellamy.

Gina and Bellamy were lovely,...

This year’s #March4Women, taking place on Sunday 3 March, will mark 100 years since the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act which permitted women to enter professions, most notably law – and will celebrate the modern-day campaigners who have challenged the law to change the world.

Organisers Care International will use the occasion to call for a global law to protect women worldwide from sexual harassment, violence and abuse in the workplace. Speakers include Helen Pankhurst, Annie Lennox, Lady Hale, President of the Supreme Court of England and Wales and Mexican labour rights activist Marcelina Bautista. Music produced by celebrated composer David Arnold will include multi-award-winning singer Beverley Knight, Urban Voices Collective, and Bond string quartet.

The event will take place indoors for the first time, with the traditional marching format being replaced by a rousing rally at Central Hall Westminster – a famous meeting place of the suffragettes of old. The line-up will...