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Brave Survivor Speaks Out: Trial, Triumph, and TV Drama

2/15/2026

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Gisèle Pelicot waived anonymity to bring her husband and his accomplices to trial for sexual abuse she endured.
In a Newsnight special, she discusses trial’s aftermath and life since receiving the Légion d’honneur in 2025.
The edition highlights TV shows Call the Midwife, Lord of the Flies, and Yellowjackets, illustrating drama and competition.
The conclusion notes FA Cup and Women's Super League matches airing on TNT Sports and Sky Sports.

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Story summary

Gisèle Pelicot waived anonymity to bring her husband and his accomplices to trial for sexual abuse she endured.
In a Newsnight special, she discusses trial’s aftermath and life since receiving the Légion d’honneur in 2025.
The edition highlights TV shows Call the Midwife, Lord of the Flies, and Yellowjackets, illustrating drama and competition.
The conclusion notes FA Cup and Women's Super League matches airing on TNT Sports and Sky Sports.