Synopsis
A modern-day fairytale exploring the dangers of the internet, combining drama with cautionary real-life tales. LostPrincess travels to meet a boy she has been chatting to online.
- Programme: Newsround Specials
- Episode: Caught in the Web
- Channel: CBBC
- Broadcast year: 2010
- PSHE | Internet Safety
Licence: ERA Licence required
Free to watch for UK schools, colleges and universities with an ERA Licence
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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