‘Incredibly sensitive telling of an important story’
The two-part series Caroline Flack: Search for the Truth is anchored by the late presenter’s mother Christine Flack and her quest for clarity and justice over the circumstances that led her daughter to take her own life.
Christine reconstructs the final months of Caroline’s life in 2020, following a domestic charge which was initially deemed minor. She guides the viewer through police transcripts, 999 calls, suicide notes, voice memos and unseen texts to shed new light on inconsistencies in police procedure and Crown Prosecution Service decision-making, and uncover a tragedy fuelled by tabloid sensationalism.
One judge praises the “incredibly sensitive telling of an important story” which reframed the “major cultural conversation” which happened in the wake of Caroline’s shocking death.
“This was a clear winner for me,” they add, while another highlights the new information the film unveiled, thanks to its great access to those closest to Caroline, as well as expert testimony from legal voices including former CPS prosecutor Nazir Afzal.
Others praise its “premium” style, with one judge saying it is “beautifully put together” and has a “powerful” overall impact on viewers.
Shortlisted
Human
Zandland for Zandland YouTube
This self-funded documentary series is created for YouTube and explores controversial subcultures and political movements to understand how people’s identity and morality is shifting in the modern world. The channel supports a growing paid membership community, showing that viewers will financially support high-quality factual storytelling that speaks directly to them.
Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix
Navybee for Prime Video
This series originally set out to explore Jesy’s backstory as a former popstar but shifted when she becomes a mum to twins with the muscle-wasting disease SMA Type 1. With access to all the significant moments as Jesy navigated this diagnosis, the film follow her efforts to petition the government for the screening of all babies to improve survival rates.
Molly-Mae: Behind It All
Navybee for Prime Video
After the success of the first series of the reality show, the second series set out to include more personal moments with Molly and her daughter, as well as honest conversations between Molly and her sister Zoe about her relationship. To set it apart from her own social media content, it is shot with a unique colour palette and a stripped-back style.
Murder Case - The Vanishing Cyclist
Firecrest Films for BBC Scotland
The latest instalment in BBC Scotland’s Murder Case series, this doc details the disappearance of ex-Navy officer Tony Parsons and the six-year pursuit of justice. With intimate access to loved ones and the police investigation, and unique access to the court proceedings with fixed rig cameras, it features in last year’s Top 10 ‘most requested’ documentary titles on iPlayer.
Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over
Firecracker Films for U&W
For the sixth season of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, the presenter has access to controversial OnlyFans star Lily Phillips, who is widely known for her live sex stunts. She is also invited to speak with Lily’s parents, who are tortured by her choices. The return to the series after a three-year break saw the team refresh a familiar format.
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