BBC iPlayer listing highlights Alex Batty’s six-year disappearance

Alex Batty disappeared when he was 11 and, according to the BBC iPlayer listing, was missing for six years. The programme is presented under the title “Kidnapped by My Mum” and centres on him telling his story.

The available source material is limited to the programme title, a short excerpt and an iPlayer listing page. It supports only the basic outline of the case and the existence of the BBC episode, not further details about locations, timelines, legal findings or other people involved.

Editors should note that this item does not appear to be connected to golf, despite the supplied sport and league metadata. If considered for publication on a sports platform, it should be reviewed for relevance, sensitivity and correct categorisation before any audience-facing use.