Laura Whitmore, the renowned television presenter and journalist, is set to tackle a series of highly-charged and controversial issues in a new immersive investigative documentary series for ITVX. In this groundbreaking program, Whitmore will utilize her journalism skills to shed light on these topics and offer new insights.
The series will take Whitmore across the UK, Europe, and the US as she delves into dark and troubling subjects, including the culture of “incels,” rough sex, and cyber stalking. Through in-depth interviews and immersive experiences, she will meet individuals whose lives are deeply impacted by these issues, as well as those working to understand and address their effects on society.
One episode will focus on the toxic masculinity that pervades our society, with a specific exploration of the dark subculture of “incels” – a male-dominated online world where disaffected men share their anti-female mindsets and foster resentment. Whitmore will engage with individuals entrenched in this culture, as well as professionals striving to uncover its underlying causes and assess its potential danger.
Another episode will examine the changing attitudes towards sex in Britain, highlighting the multi-billion pound industry of BDSM and the increasing experimentation, particularly with choking during sex. Whitmore will delve into the potentially dangerous aspects of these practices, exploring the influence of pornography and the rise of the “50 Shades” defense used by men accused of sexual assault.
The rise of cyber stalking will be the focus of another episode, as Whitmore seeks to understand the motivations and methods of stalkers and investigates ways to protect individuals from this pervasive threat. Through interviews with victims, as well as interactions with a specialized police unit and cutting-edge technological solutions in Europe, she aims to shed light on the impact of online harassment and stalking.
Whitmore expressed her enthusiasm for the series, describing it as an intense, eye-opening, and emotionally charged experience. She hopes that the issues explored, along with the contributions of victims, experts, and other participants, will resonate with viewers and foster an understanding of these complex problems.
The series, titled “Laura Whitmore Investigates,” is commissioned by Jo Clinton-Davis, Controller of Factual, and Sue Murphy, Head of Factual Entertainment at ITV. The episodes focusing on “incels” and cyberstalking are produced by Rumpus Media, while the episode on rough sex is produced by Zig Zag. The series is set to premiere on ITVX in late July, with all three episodes being made available simultaneously.
Clinton-Davis expressed the importance of addressing these disturbing and uniquely 21st-century threats, emphasizing the significance of Whitmore’s commitment to exploring these subjects and meeting individuals impacted by them. The series aims to offer insight into the operations and effects of these issues while providing viewers with potential strategies to combat them.
“Laura Whitmore Investigates” promises to be a thought-provoking and impactful series, shedding light on important issues that affect our society today.
