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ITV have confirmed that Prince William is set to feature in a new documentary that will focus on homelessness in the UK.
The two-part series will give viewers an exclusive behind the scenes look at the first year of The Royal Foundation’s Homewards programme, an initiative focused on ending homelessness.
Homewards was founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in June 2023 and is a locally led programme. The show, which has been given the working title ‘Prince William: We Can End Homelessness’, is scheduled to air on ITV1 and ITVX this autumn.
It will follow Prince William, 42, as he launches Homewards across the country, as well as the journeys of those currently facing homelessness or who have lived experience of the issue.
It will also feature well-known advocates of the programme, alongside those leading individual projects across the UK. The documentary has been directed by BAFTA winner Leo Burley and executive produced by Arron Fellows. It will also be produced by filmmaker Louis Theroux’s Mindhouse productions.
Speaking about the commission, ITV's controller of factual Jo Clinton-Davis said: "With access to the inner workings of this ambitious project and the work of Prince William and his team, we hope to share with viewers a privileged insight into how they are setting out to tackle an issue which concerns us all and affects so many of our fellow citizens across the UK."
Meanwhile director Leo Burley, who previously won a BAFTA for his 2022 documentary The Real Mo Farah said: “Over the past year we have spent time following Prince William and The Royal Foundation through the first year of the Homewards programme. We’ve heard some incredibly moving stories from people across the country facing homelessness.
“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.
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“Everyone we’ve filmed with has welcomed the spotlight that Prince William and Homewards are placing on the UK’s homelessness crisis.”
Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive Officer, The Royal Foundation, added: "We know that television has the power to change hearts and minds.
“Homelessness can seem like it is hard to prevent but by sharing the realities of people’s experiences and those who are coming together to support them, we can inspire action. This two-part documentary will help raise vital awareness and demonstrate that, by working together, it is possible to end homelessness.”
