Richard Gadd as Donny in Baby Reindeer

Richard Gadd has revealed the reason why one episode of Baby Reindeer didn’t make the final cut.

The British actor and writer achieved international acclaim with the Emmy-winning Netflix miniseries based on his real-life experiences with a stalker, who is portrayed in the series by Jessica Gunning.

It’s no secret that the show features some pretty dark moments, exploring the traumatising impacts of stalking, Donny’s sexual assault and his character’s struggles with sexuality.

Yet this was exactly how Richard envisioned his series, even going so far as to remove one episode entirely because it didn’t match the dark vibe of the show.

Speaking at the Future Visions conference in Melbourne, Australia, the actor explained that TV executives had suggested he make the show........

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