Show Notes
She was one of the most recognisable women on British television. Outspoken, outrageous and utterly captivating, Paula Yates had fame, fortune, four beautiful daughters and a love life that kept the tabloids in a permanent frenzy.
But behind the provocative headlines and dazzling smile, Paula's world was beginning to unravel.
A passionate love affair, a devastating loss and a series of deeply personal revelations would send her life spiralling in a direction few could have imagined.
And then, on a September morning in 2000, just as Paula appeared to be finding her feet again, something happened that would shock the nation.
What really happened behind the closed doors of her London home? How had one of Britain's brightest television personalities found herself in such a desperate situation? And was there more to Paula Yates than the scandalous headlines ever allowed us to see?
This week on Dead Famous, we uncover the extraordinary life, heartbreaking decline and tragic final chapter of Paula Yates. Beyond the Script is available exclusively to members of the Dead Famous Patreon — join here!
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