Roman Kemp Documentaries - Episode Guide

Deeply personal and candid film following Roman Kemp as he explores the mental health and suicide crisis affecting young men in the UK.

In August 2020, Roman's life changed dramatically with the sudden and unexpected death of his best friend, radio producer Joe Lyons. Roman takes a closer look at the urgent issue of young men's mental health, exploring why increasing numbers are taking their own lives and the reasons why so many of them never ask for help.

Wanting to find some answers in a difficult time, Roman explores what can be done to encourage people to seek help, what preventative action we need to be taking, and the lasting impact mental health issues and suicide can have on friends and families.

This is a film about Roman's generation, young men and boys as they become adults, and how he himself could help add to a dialogue that might help those who are struggling in silence.

On a daily basis, Roman Kemp is contacted by young people who are struggling. With people turning to him for advice, he's questioning whether or not there is a worsening mental health crisis and asking if these young people should be offered more support in their own communities.

This documentary follows Roman as he immerses himself in schools, youth centres and treatment settings around the country, meets with experts and charities, and visits the Houses of Parliament to try to understand the potential solutions for improving the mental health of young people in the UK today.