Terribly Famous

Lily is trying to put the pieces of her life back together. But recovery isn't easy when it feels like the world is watching her every move. And then, late one night in October, one of the people watching turns out to be a very real threat.

This episode includes details of stalking, sexual assault and mental illness. If you or someone you know is being stalked, you can contact Paladin, the national stalking advocacy service at https://www.paladinservice.co.uk or call on 020 3866 4107.

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Lily's done with fame. She's quit the music business and is clean and sober. But the press don't want a new, improved Lily - they want wild Lily. And they're not going to stop hounding her, even in the face of tragedy.

This episode tackles very serious subjects, including stillbirth and drug and alcohol abuse. If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, you can contact https://www.talktofrank.com/

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Lily’s taking her music career into her own hands. Literally. She’s sitting on the floor, cutting out homemade CD covers and drawing on them in pen. This time, she’s doing things her way and it feels great. But as she prepares to share her new sound with the world, Lily wonders whether the world will listen.

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Lily Allen has strong opinions. But there’s one thing she wasn’t always so sure about: who she wanted to be. In this four-part series, we’ll tell the story of how this West London wild child had to dig deep - and reach some dark places - to find out who she really is.

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From Elvis to the boys of 1D, every megastar needs their fans. In this episode, author and fandom expert Hannah Ewens unpacks the devotion of superfans. From the scientific reason most megafans are teenage girls to the way fandoms vary between countries, it's a lot more than just screaming and hiding in bins.

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Zayn is full of doubts after walking away from One Direction. What if leaving 1D was the most stupid decision of his life? What if he'll forever be known as 'the guy who used to be in that band’? It doesn’t help that his dad’s thinking the same. Zayn’s going to do whatever it takes to show his parents - and the world - that he can go it alone.

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Zayn Malik seems to have it all. The fans, money and fame that come with being part of world's biggest boyband. But one night Zayn walks off the stage and out of the band. Behind the scenes, he’s not sure who he is anymore. And there’s only one way to find out.

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Joe Stone fell in love with the Spice Girls aged nine, went into journalism just so he could meet them and ended up interviewing all five. What he doesn't know about Victoria and her transformation from pop star to fashion designer is, frankly, not worth knowing. Did we mention he has a shrine to her too?

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Victoria can't win over the tabloids. They write off her fashion label as a loss-making vanity project. But the fashion world? It knows talent when it sees it. And it’s taking notice, one chic midi dress at a time.

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Victoria finds joy dabbling in fashion, but she can hear the sneers of the “real” fashionistas. They want the pop star to stay in her lane. But that only makes Victoria dream bigger. Next stop: Paris Fashion Week.

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