Stacey Dooley tackles UK's hidden crises

BBC Documentaries is set to release three powerful new films by Stacey Dooley, focusing on significant issues within the UK. These documentaries aim to shed light on often-overlooked societal challenges and personal struggles.

'Death in the Barracks' revisits the case of Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, who died in December 2021. Her death, ruled a suicide, occurred amidst allegations of sexual assault and harassment. The film explores how the Army's mishandling of her complaint contributed to the tragedy, raising urgent questions about accountability and sexism in the armed forces.

'Fallen Women' investigates a pattern of deaths among British women who died following falls from height. The documentary highlights cases like Bianca Thomas's, where deaths ruled accidental leave families with unanswered questions. It examines potential links to domestic abuse and the challenges in investigating such ambiguous circumstances, advocating for better treatment of these scenes as potential crime scenes.

In 'Down the K-Hole,' Dooley spent five months embedded in a Stockport rehabilitation unit. The film follows individuals battling ketamine addiction, exploring their paths to recovery. It reveals the severe physical consequences of ketamine use, including chronic pain and bladder damage, and the difficult cycle of addiction that users endure.