Alex’s mum abducted him as a boy. Now he’s ready to talk to her again

Alex Batty, who was abducted by his mother as a boy and lived on the run for years, has spoken publicly about his experiences for the first time in a new BBC documentary. The film details the harrowing period of his childhood spent evading authorities and the complex emotions surrounding his eventual reunion with his mother. Batty recounts the challenges of living a life in hiding, constantly moving and adapting to new environments. He also explores the emotional toll of being separated from his grandmother, who had legal custody, and the difficult decision to reconnect with his mother. The documentary offers a rare insight into the psychological impact of such an event on a young person and the long road to recovery and reconciliation.