Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile (2024)
This feature-length documentary for ITV1 and ITVX is the first detailed up to date telling of the dark double life of Gary Glitter - real name Paul Gadd - who was viewed as an iconic performer in his heyday, yet was later exposed as a predatory child abuser. The documentary highlights how Glitter was able to evade justice for decades meaning he was free to travel abroad and continue offending. Documenting his crimes committed both in the UK and across the globe, this new film weaves historical victim testimony, archive and interviews with those who met Glitter on the showbiz circuit, as well as lawyers involved in both the prosecution and defence of Glitter during the different trials across the decades. The programme looks into how Glitter used his charismatic onstage persona to cover up his predatory offstage behaviour, meaning he was only brought to justice decades after lighting up the charts with a slew of catchy hits.
Cast
- Gary Glitter - Self (archive footage)
- Paul Cheston - Self - Court Reporter
- Keith Gildart - Self - Professor of Social History
- Sally James - Self - TV Presenter
- Garry Johnson - Self - Music Journalist
- Debi Jones - Self - TV Presenter
- Iain Lee - Self - Broadcaster
- John Price - Self - Prosecution Counsel
- Richard Scorer - Self - Lawyer
- Mu Sochua - Self - Cambodian Government Minister
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile about?
- This feature-length documentary for ITV1 and ITVX is the first detailed up to date telling of the dark double life of Gary Glitter - real name Paul Gadd - who was viewed as an iconic performer in his heyday, yet was later exposed as a predatory child abuser. The documentary highlights how Glitter was able to evade justice for decades meaning he was free to travel abroad and continue offending. Documenting his crimes committed both in the UK and across the globe, this new film weaves historical victim testimony, archive and interviews with those who met Glitter on the showbiz circuit, as well as lawyers involved in both the prosecution and defence of Glitter during the different trials across the decades. The programme looks into how Glitter used his charismatic onstage persona to cover up his predatory offstage behaviour, meaning he was only brought to justice decades after lighting up the charts with a slew of catchy hits.
- Who directed Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile?
- Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile was directed by Erica Gornall.
- Who stars in Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile?
- Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile stars Gary Glitter, Paul Cheston, Keith Gildart, Sally James, Garry Johnson, Debi Jones.
- How long is Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile?
- Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile?
- Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile is a Documentary film.
- Where was Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile produced?
- Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile was produced in United Kingdom.