Landmark ITV documentary 'Prince William: We Can End Homelessness' starts tonight, Wednesday 30th October, at 9pm and concludes tomorrow night at the same time. The two-part special is narrated by David Morrissey.
The series, which is produced by Louis Theroux's production company Mindhouse, was filmed over a 12 month period, following the launch of the Prince's five year Homewards programme, founded by the prince and the Royal Foundation, which he hopes will demonstrate it is possible to end homelessness in the UK. It features powerful stories of those currently facing homelessness or who have lived experience of the issue alongside some life-changing solutions.
The programme focuses on ending homelessness in six UK areas: Aberdeen; Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole; Lambeth; Newport; Northern Ireland and Sheffield. More than 350,000 people in Britain lack a permanent home. The number of homeless people, or at risk, aged between 16 and 24 is estimated to have risen to more than 130,000.
“I’m not sitting here saying I’m going to solve the entire world’s homelessness problems. But I am going to show people how to prevent homelessness,” says the Prince.
Director Leo Burley – who previously won a BAFTA for his 2022 documentary The Real Mo Farah – said that the show would feature "some incredibly moving stories from people across the country facing homelessness".
He added: "From street homelessness in Newport, to families living in temporary accommodation in Sheffield, and youth homelessness in Aberdeen, the documentary paints a picture of homelessness across the UK today, working with many people who never expected to experience life without a place to call home. Everyone we’ve filmed with has welcomed the spotlight that Prince William and Homewards are placing on the UK’s homelessness crisis."
Both episodes will be available to stream on ITVX and the series also premieres worldwide on Disney+ on 1st November.
David Morrissey, known for starring in shows such as Sherwood, The Walking Dead, The Missing and Daddy Issues, is available for voiceovers from Anthea Represents. Click his image for his profile page and voiceover showreel.
