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BBC Three's 'Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story' Explores Media Scrutiny and Victim Blaming

The new series delves into the true-crime case of Chloe Ayling, highlighting the intense public and media skepticism she faced after her abduction.

  • The series is based on Ayling's 2017 kidnapping in Milan and her subsequent treatment by the media.
  • Nadia Parkes stars as Ayling, capturing her ordeal and the psychological battle with her captor.
  • The drama underscores the misogyny and classism in media coverage of Ayling's case.
  • Ayling's story is adapted from her memoir and aims to shift public perception of her experience.
  • The show portrays the broader issue of victim blaming and the challenges survivors face in being believed.
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