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05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd named TV's most influential person
Baby Reindeer creator and star Richard Gadd has been named the most influential person in TV in the Radio Times TV 100 list. His co-star Jessica Gunning and One Day's Ambika Mod took second and third place respectively in the annual TV power list, which is compiled by TV experts and executives. Advertisement Speaking to the Radio Times after topping the list, Gadd said: 'I've always felt outside of the industry in a lot of ways, always felt like I came up in a weird way, I've never really felt a part of it until now. Jessica Gunning came second in the list (Ian West/PA) 'I spent my whole childhood writing, I was always attempting to write comedy, trying to act and just doing silly stuff that would make my friends laugh. 'You'll never see me at the private members bars or parties. I just work really hard all the time, I'm constantly doing stuff and there are exciting things happening right now that I'm working on.' Gadd's Netflix hit is said to be inspired by his real-life experiences, and sees his character Donny being stalked by a woman called Martha, played by Gunning, after he serves her a free cup of tea in the pub where he works. Advertisement Mod features on the list after starring in Netflix's One Day, based on the romantic David Nicholls book of the same name, and Disney+ crime drama The Stolen Girl. In fourth place on the list is her fellow One Day star Leo Woodall, who also appeared in The White Lotus; in fifth is Rivals creator Dominic Treadwell-Collins; and in sixth is Ruth Jones and James Cordon with a joint entry following BBC sitcom Gavin And Stacey's Christmas 2024 finale. The Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman is in seventh place, while last year's Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland, who won the BBC show with professional dance partner Dianne Buswell, is in eighth, and Black Bag star Marisa Abela is in ninth. Danny Dyer takes 10th place on the list after his role as Freddie Jones in Disney+'s Rivals. Advertisement Morgan Jeffery, digital editor of Radio Times, said of the rankings: 'The TV 100 is our definitive annual rundown of the most powerful and influential figures working in television today – a celebration of the talent shaping what we watch and why we watch it. 'And in 2025, no name loomed larger than Richard Gadd. His bold, unflinching series Baby Reindeer didn't just dominate the cultural conversation – it changed it, sparking global debate, critical acclaim and countless think-pieces. 'Gadd takes the top spot this year as a creative force who has redefined the boundaries of what TV can say and do. 'Close behind is Jessica Gunning, whose gripping performance has cemented her as one of the most talked-about actors of the year. Baby Reindeer wasn't just a breakout – it was a reckoning, and its impact is still being felt across the industry.' Advertisement The full TV 100 list can be read on the Radio Times website. The Radio Times TV 100 list top 10: 1. Richard Gadd 2. Jessica Gunning 3. Ambika Mod Advertisement 4. Leo Woodall 5. Dominic Treadwell-Collins 6. Ruth Jones and James Corden 7. Claudia Winkleman 8. Chris McCausland 9. Marisa Abela 10. Danny Dyer
STV News
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd named TV's most influential person
Baby Reindeer creator and star Richard Gadd has been named the most influential person in TV in the Radio Times TV 100 list. His co-star Jessica Gunning and One Day's Ambika Mod took second and third place respectively in the annual TV power list, which is compiled by TV experts and executives. Speaking to the Radio Times after topping the list, Gadd said: 'I've always felt outside of the industry in a lot of ways, always felt like I came up in a weird way, I've never really felt a part of it until now. 'I spent my whole childhood writing, I was always attempting to write comedy, trying to act and just doing silly stuff that would make my friends laugh. PA Media Jessica Gunning came second in the list. 'You'll never see me at the private members bars or parties. I just work really hard all the time, I'm constantly doing stuff and there are exciting things happening right now that I'm working on.' Gadd's Netflix hit is said to be inspired by his real-life experiences, and sees his character Donny being stalked by a woman called Martha, played by Gunning, after he serves her a free cup of tea in the pub where he works. Mod features on the list after starring in Netflix's One Day, based on the romantic David Nicholls book of the same name, and Disney+ crime drama The Stolen Girl. In fourth place on the list is her fellow One Day star Leo Woodall, who also appeared in The White Lotus; in fifth is Rivals creator Dominic Treadwell-Collins; and in sixth is Ruth Jones and James Cordon with a joint entry following BBC sitcom Gavin And Stacey's Christmas 2024 finale. The Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman is in seventh place, while last year's Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland, who won the BBC show with professional dance partner Dianne Buswell, is in eighth, and Black Bag star Marisa Abela is in ninth. Danny Dyer takes 10th place on the list after his role as Freddie Jones in Disney+'s Rivals. Morgan Jeffery, digital editor of Radio Times, said of the rankings: 'The TV 100 is our definitive annual rundown of the most powerful and influential figures working in television today – a celebration of the talent shaping what we watch and why we watch it. 'And in 2025, no name loomed larger than Richard Gadd. His bold, unflinching series Baby Reindeer didn't just dominate the cultural conversation – it changed it, sparking global debate, critical acclaim and countless think-pieces. 'Gadd takes the top spot this year as a creative force who has redefined the boundaries of what TV can say and do. 'Close behind is Jessica Gunning, whose gripping performance has cemented her as one of the most talked-about actors of the year. Baby Reindeer wasn't just a breakout – it was a reckoning, and its impact is still being felt across the industry.' The full TV 100 list can be read on the Radio Times website. The Radio Times TV 100 list top 10: 1. Richard Gadd 2. Jessica Gunning 3. Ambika Mod 4. Leo Woodall 5. Dominic Treadwell-Collins 6. Ruth Jones and James Corden 7. Claudia Winkleman 8. Chris McCausland 9. Marisa Abela 10. Danny Dyer Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Telegraph
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Baby Reindeer star named ‘most influential person on TV'
The creator of Netflix's Baby Reindeer has been named the most influential person in television by the Radio Times TV 100 list. The hit series by Richard Gadd sees Donny, the main character, being stalked by a woman called Martha after he serves her a free cup of tea in the pub where he works. However, the drama has since become embroiled in controversy over whether or not the events portrayed in the series were factual or fictional. Fiona Harvey, the woman who claims to be the inspiration behind Martha, is suing Netflix for at least $170 million (£133 million) for defamation. The dispute revolves around the show's opening statement: 'This is a true story.' 'Outside the industry' In a document filed to a court in California last July, Gadd called the series a 'dramatic work'. He wrote: ' It is not a documentary or an attempt at realism. 'While the series is based on my life and real-life events and is, at its core, emotionally true, it is not a beat-by-beat recounting of the events and emotions I experienced as they transpired. 'It is fictionalised, and is not intended to portray actual facts.' Speaking to the Radio Times after topping the list, Gadd said: 'I've always felt outside of the industry in a lot of ways, always felt like I came up in a weird way, I've never really felt a part of it until now. 'I spent my whole childhood writing, I was always attempting to write comedy, trying to act and just doing silly stuff that would make my friends laugh. 'You'll never see me at the private members' bars or parties. I just work really hard all the time, I'm constantly doing stuff and there are exciting things happening right now that I'm working on.' Jessica Gunning, who plays Martha, and One Day's Ambika Mod took second and third place respectively in the annual TV power list compiled by TV experts and executives. Mod features on the list after starring in Netflix's One Day, based on the David Nicholls romance novel of the same name, and Disney+ crime drama The Stolen Girl. In fourth place on the list is Leo Woodall, Mod's One Day co-star, who also appeared in The White Lotus. Rivals creator Dominic Treadwell-Collins made it to fifth place, and in sixth is Ruth Jones and James Cordon with a joint entry following BBC sitcom Gavin And Stacey's Christmas 2024 finale. Claudia Winkleman, the presenter of The Traitors, is in seventh place, while Chris McCausland, who won last year's Strictly Come Dancing competition with dance partner Dianne Buswell, is in eighth, and Black Bag star Marisa Abela is in ninth. Danny Dyer takes 10th place on the list after his role as Freddie Jones in Disney+'s Rivals. Morgan Jeffery, digital editor of Radio Times, said: 'The Radio Times TV 100 is our definitive annual rundown of the most powerful and influential figures working in television today – a celebration of the talent shaping what we watch and why we watch it. 'And in 2025, no name loomed larger than Richard Gadd. His bold, unflinching series Baby Reindeer didn't just dominate the cultural conversation – it changed it, sparking global debate, critical acclaim and countless think-pieces. 'Gadd takes the top spot this year as a creative force who has redefined the boundaries of what TV can say and do. 'Close behind is Jessica Gunning, whose gripping performance has cemented her as one of the most talked-about actors of the year. Baby Reindeer wasn't just a breakout – it was a reckoning, and its impact is still being felt across the industry.'
The Herald Scotland
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Richard Gadd named most influential person on TV
Baby Reindeer creator and star Richard Gadd has been named the most influential person in TV in the Radio Times TV 100 list. His co-star Jessica Gunning and One Day's Ambika Mod took second and third place respectively in the annual TV power list, which is compiled by TV experts and executives. Speaking to the Radio Times after topping the list, Gadd said: 'I've always felt outside of the industry in a lot of ways, always felt like I came up in a weird way, I've never really felt a part of it until now. 'I spent my whole childhood writing, I was always attempting to write comedy, trying to act and just doing silly stuff that would make my friends laugh. 'You'll never see me at the private members bars or parties. I just work really hard all the time, I'm constantly doing stuff and there are exciting things happening right now that I'm working on.' Gadd's Netflix hit is said to be inspired by his real-life experiences, and sees his character Donny being stalked by a woman called Martha, played by Gunning, after he serves her a free cup of tea in the pub where he works. READ MORE: Mod features on the list after starring in Netflix's One Day, based on the romantic David Nicholls book of the same name, and Disney+ crime drama The Stolen Girl. In fourth place on the list is her fellow One Day star Leo Woodall, who also appeared in The White Lotus; in fifth is Rivals creator Dominic Treadwell-Collins; and in sixth is Ruth Jones and James Cordon with a joint entry following BBC sitcom Gavin And Stacey's Christmas 2024 finale. The Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman is in seventh place, while last year's Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland, who won the BBC show with professional dance partner Dianne Buswell, is in eighth, and Black Bag star Marisa Abela is in ninth. Danny Dyer takes 10th place on the list after his role as Freddie Jones in Disney+'s Rivals. Morgan Jeffery, digital editor of Radio Times, said of the rankings: 'The TV 100 is our definitive annual rundown of the most powerful and influential figures working in television today – a celebration of the talent shaping what we watch and why we watch it. 'And in 2025, no name loomed larger than Richard Gadd. His bold, unflinching series Baby Reindeer didn't just dominate the cultural conversation – it changed it, sparking global debate, critical acclaim and countless think-pieces. 'Gadd takes the top spot this year as a creative force who has redefined the boundaries of what TV can say and do. 'Close behind is Jessica Gunning, whose gripping performance has cemented her as one of the most talked-about actors of the year. Baby Reindeer wasn't just a breakout – it was a reckoning, and its impact is still being felt across the industry.' The full TV 100 list can be read on the Radio Times website. The Radio Times TV 100 list top 10: 1. Richard Gadd 2. Jessica Gunning 3. Ambika Mod 4. Leo Woodall 5. Dominic Treadwell-Collins 6. Ruth Jones and James Corden 7. Claudia Winkleman 8. Chris McCausland 9. Marisa Abela 10. Danny Dyer
Scotsman
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd named TV's most influential person
Scot tops list of most influential people in TV Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Baby Reindeer creator and star Richard Gadd has been named the most influential person in TV in the Radio Times TV 100 list. His co-star Jessica Gunning and One Day's Ambika Mod took second and third place respectively in the annual TV power list, which is compiled by TV experts and executives. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd | Lucy North/PA Wire Speaking to the Radio Times after topping the list, Gadd, who is originally from Fife, said: 'I've always felt outside of the industry in a lot of ways, always felt like I came up in a weird way, I've never really felt a part of it until now. 'I spent my whole childhood writing, I was always attempting to write comedy, trying to act and just doing silly stuff that would make my friends laugh. 'You'll never see me at the private members bars or parties. I just work really hard all the time, I'm constantly doing stuff and there are exciting things happening right now that I'm working on.' The Scot's Netflix hit is said to be inspired by his real-life experiences, and sees his character Donny being stalked by a woman called Martha, played by Gunning, after he serves her a free cup of tea in the pub where he works. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mod features on the list after starring in Netflix's One Day, based on the romantic David Nicholls book of the same name, and Disney+ crime drama The Stolen Girl. In fourth place on the list is her fellow One Day star Leo Woodall, who also appeared in The White Lotus; in fifth is Rivals creator Dominic Treadwell-Collins; and in sixth is Ruth Jones and James Cordon with a joint entry following BBC sitcom Gavin And Stacey's Christmas 2024 finale. The Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman is in seventh place, while last year's Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland, who won the BBC show with professional dance partner Dianne Buswell, is in eighth, and Black Bag star Marisa Abela is in ninth. Danny Dyer takes 10th place on the list after his role as Freddie Jones in Disney+'s Rivals. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Morgan Jeffery, digital editor of Radio Times, said of the rankings: 'The TV 100 is our definitive annual rundown of the most powerful and influential figures working in television today – a celebration of the talent shaping what we watch and why we watch it. 'And in 2025, no name loomed larger than Richard Gadd. His bold, unflinching series Baby Reindeer didn't just dominate the cultural conversation – it changed it, sparking global debate, critical acclaim and countless think-pieces. 'Gadd takes the top spot this year as a creative force who has redefined the boundaries of what TV can say and do. 'Close behind is Jessica Gunning, whose gripping performance has cemented her as one of the most talked-about actors of the year. Baby Reindeer wasn't just a breakout – it was a reckoning, and its impact is still being felt across the industry.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The full TV 100 list can be read on the Radio Times website. The Radio Times TV 100 list top 10: 1. Richard Gadd 2. Jessica Gunning 3. Ambika Mod 4. Leo Woodall 5. Dominic Treadwell-Collins 6. Ruth Jones and James Corden 7. Claudia Winkleman 8. Chris McCausland 9. Marisa Abela
