Benedict Cumberbatch reveals hours-long kidnap ordeal

Benedict Cumberbatch opened up on the effects of being kidnapped when he was in his 20s
Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed the impact which his 2004 kidnapping ordeal in South Africa had on him and how it changed his life.
“My shoelaces were bound to my wrist”: Benedict Cumberbatch Was Stuffed Into the Boot of a Car in a 2.5 Hours Long Kidnapping
Benedict Cumberbatch recalled fearing for his life after being kidnapped in South Africa, which lasted for an agonizing 2.5 hours.
Benedict Cumberbatch reveals hours-long kidnap ordeal after he was abducted while filming TV show: ‘Near-death’
Benedict Cumberbatch told Variety in a new interview that he was kidnapped while filming the BBC miniseries “To the Ends of the Earth” in South Africa in 2004.
‘Was going to get raped or…’: Benedict Cumberbatch recalls ’kidnapping’ incident while filming BBC show in South Africa
Benedict Cumberbatch and his friends were returning from a diving trip when their vehicle suffered a tyre blowout. Stranded on the roadside, they were approached by six armed men who abducted them at gunpoint.
What Happened With Benedict Cumberbatch in South Africa More Than 20 Years Ago Will Not Let You Sleep
The emotional scars, though softened by time, still hold a weight, reminding Benedict Cumberbatch of the fragility of human experience.
Benedict Cumberbatch kidnapped by armed robbers while filming BBC show in South Africa
Sherlock and Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch says the terrifying incident that happened while he was filming a TV show in South Africa changed the way he lives his life
Benedict Cumberbatch reveals long-lasting impact of being kidnapped in South Africa
Benedict explained in a recent interview that earlier in his career while shooting for the BBC miniseries To The Ends of The Earth in South Africa, he was involved in a frightening kidnapping. The actor explained that he and a group were robbed and abducted by a group of men after they pulled over on the side of the road in Durban.
Benedict Cumberbatch reflects on harrowing kidnapping experience in South Africa: ‘The near-death stuff…’
Benedict Cumberbatch recently shared a harrowing experience from his past in an interview with Variety, revealing that he was kidnapped while filming the BBC miniseries To The Ends of the Earth in South Africa in 2004.
Shocking Story: Benedict Cumberbatch Kidnapped While Filming
Benedict Cumberbatch, widely recognised for his role in 'Sherlock', recently shared a harrowing experience: he was kidnapped in South Africa in 2004. The traumatic event left a lasting impression, shaping his outlook on life and fueling a pursuit of thrills.
Benedict Cumberbatch Recalls Horrific 'Near-Death' Kidnapping While Filming Abroad
Doctor Strange, The Imitation Game, Sherlock and more beloved projects almost never came to be—or at least, not as fans know and love them—thanks to a "near-death" experience for Benedict Cumberbatch.
Benedict Cumberbatch Shares Terrifying Kidnapping Experience: 'I Was Afraid...'
Benedict Cumberbatch recently opened up about a traumatic experience he faced while filming in South Africa for a BBC miniseries in 2004. In an interview with Variety, the Doctor Strange actor recalled the terrifying incident,
Benedict Cumberbatch Breaks Silence On Near-Death Experience During His 2004 Africa Visit
Benedict Cumberbatch is opening up about the terrifying experience he faced in 2004 when he was abducted and robbed.
Benedict Cumberbatch explains how a near-death experience changed his outlook on life
Benedict Cumberbatch has played a superhero involved in some precarious situations, and it turns out the actor has ...
Benedict Cumberbatch Recalls Harrowing Experience of Being Abducted and Held Captive in South Africa
Benedict Cumberbatch told 'Variety' that he and some friends were once held captive for hours in South Africa, and about how it still affects him today ...