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.
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Neil Gaiman faces a lawsuit in the United States. The first woman to come forward and accuse the best-selling author of sexual assault has filed a complaint against him and his estranged wife, Amanda Palmer. In this episode she explains why she’s taking action. Neil Gaiman denies the allegations and says he has ‘never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever.’
Reporter: Rachel Johnson
Producer: Katie Gunning
Sound Design: Dominic Delargy
Artwork: Lola Williams
Editor: Jasper Corbett
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27 Aug 2024TRANSCRIPT
The pattern | Ep 6
A fifth woman comes forward with allegations against the author Neil Gaiman.
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1 Aug 2024TRANSCRIPT
Episode 5: The NDAs
Almost a month since the investigation where two women came forward with allegations that the author Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted them - allegations he strenuously denied - more women have come forward. Including another woman made to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson
Producer: Katie Gunning and Matt Russell
Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne
Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella
Series editor: Matt Russell
Editor: Jasper Corbett
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8 Jul 2024TRANSCRIPT
Episode 4: The fan
The second woman to allege Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted her first met him as an 18-year-old fan. They began a consensual sexual relationship two years later. She alleges he was abusive and once penetrated her without her consent. He strenuously denies any unlawful behaviour and maintains all their sex was consensual.
Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson
Producer: Katie Gunning
Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne
Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella
Series editor: Matt Russell
Editor: Jasper Corbett
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8 Jul 2024TRANSCRIPT
Episode 3: 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
Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson
Producer: Katie Gunning
Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne
Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella
Series editor: Matt Russell
Editor: Jasper Corbett
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8 Jul 2024TRANSCRIPT
Episode 2: 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?
Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson
Producer: Katie Gunning
Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne
Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella
Series editor: Matt Russell
Editor: Jasper Corbett
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8 Jul 2024TRANSCRIPT
Episode 1: 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 - DDC comics / Netflix
Clip: The Ocean at the End of the Lane trailer - National theatre
Clip: The Simpsons - Disney
Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson
Producer: Katie Gunning
Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne
Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella
Series editor: Matt Russell
Editor: Jasper Corbett
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The lawsuit | Master Ep 7
Published 18 Feb 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] When Scarlet met Amanda she was 22. When she was allegedly first assaulted by Neil Gaiman she was 23. She's now 26 but she says she won't let this go but the sake of any young people who might come after her. If you have the the strength to be able to do I do think it's a responsibility. […]
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