Caroline Flack: Fame, Abuse, and the Cost of Public Shaming

Caroline Flack was one of the most visible figures in British entertainment — and one of the most publicly judged. In the first episode of Dead Famous, we examine how fame, tabloids, and the criminal justice system converged in the final years of Caroline Flack’s life. From her rapid rise on mainstream television to the arrest that triggered relentless public scrutiny, this episode explores how online abuse escalated, how narratives hardened, and how a person became a problem to be managed rather than a human being. This is not a story about innocence or guilt. It’s about power, spectacle, and what happens when punishment begins long before any verdict is reached. Research and writing - Elliott Caddy Theme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears - www.soundcloud.com/deaddoginblackbag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices