Channel 5 is set to air a 90-minute documentary, Stalking Holly (working title), exploring the shocking plot to kidnap, rape, and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby. The program will examine how Gavin Plumb, jailed for 16 years in July 2024, meticulously planned the crime.
Here’s the Lowdown: The documentary will detail the timeline of Plumb’s plot, which was considered so dangerous that police used undercover officers online and arrested him at night. The incident led to Willoughby’s sudden departure from This Morning.
What This Means Now: The film raises serious questions about the safety of public figures and the ease with which individuals can plan and nearly execute serious harm. It also highlights the profound impact such threats have on the victims, as evidenced by Willoughby’s reaction.
The Bigger Picture: Stalking Holly aims to show how this terrifying plot originated and developed. The case has shocked the nation and brought increased scrutiny to the issue of celebrity safety and whether enough is being done to prevent similar crimes. The documentary will air on Channel 5. An airdate has yet to be announced.
