'Hunting Gary Glitter': Netflix Unveils Trailer and October 14 Premiere
Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming documentary series, Hunting Gary Glitter, which delves into the revelation of serial child abuser Gary Glitter's crimes. The docu-series is set to launch on October 14, 2026.
The trailer showcases a global pursuit by journalists and survivors who expose Glitter's hidden past behind his chart-topping fame in the '70s and '80s. This relentless chase takes them from Cuba to Cambodia and beyond as they track down the fugitive pop star.
Real name Paul Francis Gadd, Glitter was convicted in 1999 of downloading child sexual abuse material and faced numerous other charges over the years. He has recently been charged with further historical sex offences.
Hunting Gary Glitter is produced by Voltage TV and marks Netflix's latest UK true crime series. The platform previously explored serial sex abuser Jimmy Savile in the documentary Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story.
In summary:
- Netflix releases trailer for Hunting Gary Glitter, premiering October 14, 2026.
- Documentaries follow journalists and survivors exposing Glitter's child sexual abuse.
- Paul Francis Gadd, known as Gary Glitter, was a pop star convicted of multiple offences.
- Production by Voltage TV, following Netflix's previous true crime series on Jimmy Savile.