Synopsis
With online bullying rapidly growing in size and intensity, Declan Lawn meets X Factor star Cher Lloyd, who describes how cyber attacks are ruining her life.
- Programme: Panorama
- Episode: Hunting the Internet Bullies
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2012
- PSHE | Social Media Dangers
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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