Gary Matthews became increasingly entranced by conspiracy theories about the pandemic - until he caught Covid and died. BBC disinformation reporter Marianna... more
As Gary is remembered by those he left behind, what does his story tell us about the world we live... more
Marianna asks what we get wrong about people who are drawn to conspiracy theories – and finds out who's really... more
Marianna looks at the role that social media played in pushing Gary towards conspiracy theories. Gary Matthews was a talented artist... more
Marianna examines new evidence and fills in the gaps of Gary’s last days. Gary Matthews was a talented artist and photographer,... more
Filmmaker Tristan hears about the death of his cousin Gary. Seeking to understand what happened, Tristan returns to Shrewsbury, where... more
Gary’s death is covered in the local media – and online, the information battle heats up. Gary Matthews was a talented... more
Marianna meets Charlie Parker, the man who ran the Facebook group Gary was in before he died. Gary Matthews was a... more
Marianna goes to a rally on the invitation of a man who believes strange things about Covid. Gary Matthews was a... more
Two of Gary’s closest friends give us the inside story of his journey towards conspiracy theories. Gary Matthews was a talented... more
Gary Matthews was into conspiracy theories - until he caught Covid and died. What role did falsehoods play in his... more
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