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Stacey Dooley set for new BBC documentary, Ready For War?
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16 Mar 2023, 13:54
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Television presenter and journalist Stacey Dooley will follow a group of Ukrainian civilians as they arrive in the UK to begin five weeks of intensive army training.
New BBC documentary Stacey Dooley: Ready For War? will focus on the recruits at the British Army’s training mission, as they prepare for deployment to the frontline, fighting against Russia.
Stacey will meet florist and gardener Mykola, a young civilian who wants to join his family members who are already putting their lives at risk on the frontline. The presenter learns of his hopes for victory so that he can marry his girlfriend.
In the hour-long, one-off show, we will meet another civilian, Pasha, who is a welder. He expresses his fear that going into battle will mean never seeing his parents again.
In a statement, Stacey said: “These raw recruits go through one of the most relentless training programmes the British Army has ever devised. The Ukrainian men I came to know over a few short weeks were incredibly impressive. I think of them every day and hope their training will keep them alive.”
Clare Sillery, BBC Head of Commissioning, Documentaries added that the film “offers a unique insight into how young people prepare to be frontline soldiers.”
She added: “Stacey’s ability to grapple with the emotional and psychological challenges they face during this process is why she continues to be so popular with viewers.”
In January, Stacey and her partner, fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton, welcomed a baby daughter, Minnie.
Stacey Dooley: Ready For War? will air on BBC Three and stream on BBC iPlayer. At this stage, no release date has been announced.
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