Stacey Dooley: The Young and Homeless
1 x 60’ BBC One, 2018, Children in Need
Producer
In 2017 in the UK 103,000 young people presented themselves as homeless or at risk of homelessness, but the real number is much higher as thousands of teenagers go under the radar by sofa surfing or staying with friends.
Filmed over 9 months, Stacey Dooley: The Young and Homeless for BBC Children in Need, gives a voice to some of society’s most vulnerable young people, sensitively sharing their thoughts and concerns, shining a light on their struggle to find a safe place to sleep and their journey in securing a stable and permanent home.
“Dooley continues to prove why she’s one of Britain’s most astute documentary makers, with a moving account of life for the UK’s hidden homeless”
“Dooley delivers an outstanding piece of journalism... A real eye-opener and a truly poignant film.”
“Affecting, enraging look at UK youth homelessness... the overall impression is of a national safety net growing frighteningly threadbare.”
“It’s another hard-hitting and important film from Stacey”