'The most challenging yet': Stacey Dooley to investigate women killed in 'falls from heights' to the grim reality of ketamine in new BBC documentaries
Stacey says each of the subjects are 'very difficult'Stacey Dooley is returning to the BBC for a string of brand new hard-hitting documentaries and she has described them as the “most challenging yet”.
The documentary maker will be fronting three standalone shows and each of their topics are very gritty.
Stacey has described the docs as “very difficult”, but says she believes they are “important” to spark conversation about what is going on in today’s society.
“They are going to be some of the most challenging, and important films I’ve worked on here in the UK I’m sure,” Stacey says.
“The access we have been afforded to meet those affected, to hear their stories and try to understand the broader picture feels like an enormous responsibility and one that isn’t lost on me.
“I would like to thank everyone who has agreed to contribute. And I hope all three films encourage thoughtful conversations.”
So what are Stacey Dooley’s new documentaries called and what are they about? We take a deep dive here.
Stacey Dooley’s new BBC documentaries: Death In The Barracks
The first of Stacey’s new documentaries with the BBC is called Death In The Barracks. Stacey will be meeting the grieving family of Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, who was found dead in December 2021.
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Jaysley was just 19 years old when she died following a Christmas party. She was discovered at her barracks at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire and her death was ruled as suicide.
It later emerged Jaysley had been sexually assaulted by a senior colleague before her death. She had also been subjected to constant harassment by her line manager. This saw her being bombarded with 4,600 WhatsApp messages.
The coroner ruled that the Army’s handling of Jaysley’s complaint contributed to her death.
Stacey will be confronting allegations of sexism, abuse of power and accountability within the Armed Forces in her documentary.
She wants to know if the military has done enough since Jaysley’s death to prevent another tragedy from occurring again.
Fallen Women With Stacey Dooley
In this documentary with the BBC, Stacey will be investigating cases of British women dying in “ambiguous circumstances”. Statistics show women are more likely to die from heights in suspicious circumstances than men.
She will travel to meet with the family of Bianca Thomas. The young mum tragically died falling from an 11th floor balcony in Birmingham. Her death was ruled as an accident.
But Bianca’s relatives, including her sister Jhiselle Feanny, and close friends are not happy with the verdict. They still have big questions that they want answered.
Stacey will be meeting with other bereaved families in this documentary. She will also speak to experts, campaigners and law enforcement about similar cases.
Viewers will learn about Bee’s Law, a campaign that is growing in support. If successful, it would encourage such scenes in the aftermath of a female death to be consistently treated as crime scenes by the police.
The BBC says: “Taking Stacey into a little understood and deeply troubling world, this powerful film examines grief, justice and the difficult questions surrounding women who die after falling from height in the context of abusive relationships.”
Stacey Dooley: Down The K-Hole
Stacey’s final documentary will see her explore the growing use of recreational drug ketamine. It is the most popular drug among people aged 24 and under in the UK.
However, many users are in the dark about is extremely damaging side effects both physically and mentally.
Stacey will meet with recovering addicts and it will be a tough watch. She will learn about the chronic pain, bladder damage and long-term medical complications they now live with thanks to ketamine.
One 26-year-old recovering addict will tell Stacey: It’s this vicious circle. You’re in agony so you take ket to numb the pain, then you’re in agony again … that’s not sustainable, there are going to be serious consequences.”
Stacey will follow people as they try to regain their old, drug free-life with both conventional and unconventional treatments and therapies. These even include visits to owl sanctuaries and sound baths.
Where to watch Stacey’s new documentaries
All three of Stacey’s documentaries will air on BBC Three. They will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Each one will be an hour long and will definitely leave viewers pausing for thought.
They will air in the coming months, although the BBC is yet to confirm an exact start date and time. We will keep you posted.
