The film-maker will examine how some women's accidental deaths or suicides might not be as straightforward as they seem15:52, 05 Jun 2026Stacey Dooley has made three films that tackle “urgent and deeply troubling issues” including the increasing number of young people being treated for ketamine addiction.‌The other two documentaries examine cases of women who have died in suspicious circumstances and Stacey, 39, has described them as "most challenging and most important films" of her career to date.‌To make Stacey Dooley: Down the K-Hole she is spending five months in a Stockport rehabilitation unit, following several addicts through their treatment to find out if they can can overcome their addiction to ketamine, a horse tranquilliser.‌Ketamine is one of the most popular recreational drugs among those aged 24 and under in the UK, which has led to an increasing number being treated for its damaging side effects.Stacey discovers that most ketamine users live with chronic pain, bladder damage and long-term medical complications, which means that users find it harder to give up as they use it to numb the pain. She hears from one 26-year-old how years of use have left him needing bladder reconstruction surgery.‌In Stacey Dooley: Death in the Barracks, she explores the events leading up to Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck’s death at her barracks in Wiltshire’s Larkhill Camp in 2021.While Beck’s death was ruled a suicide, it emerged she had been sexually assaulted by a senior colleague and subjected to relentless harassment by her line manager. Dooley has access to Jaysley’s family, friends and former Army colleagues through the legal process as they seek justice and accountability for what happened.At a time when Britain is asking more young people to consider military service, the documentary digs into questions about sexism, abuse of power and accountability within the Armed Forces.‌And in Fallen Women With Stacey Dooley, the presenter examines cases of women who have fallen to their deaths. The film will feature the family and friends of Bianca Thomas, a young mother from Birmingham whose death was ruled accidental but whose family are unhappy with the verdict and who still have questions about the circumstances of her death. It examines grief, justice and the difficult questions surrounding women who die after falling from height in the context of abusive relationships.The presenter, married to former Strictly pro dancer Kevin Clifton, with whom she has a three-year-old daughter, Minnie, said she hopes all three programmes help to "encourage thoughtful conversations".“They are going to be some of the most challenging, and important films I’ve worked on here in the UK," she added. "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."Article continues belowBBC documentaries chief Emma Loach said: “Stacey draws attention to urgent and deeply troubling issues here in the UK, creating space for voices and experiences that are too often unheard. These are powerful, intimate films that reflect the very best of British storytelling.” The documentaries will air on BBC3 later this year.Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .