Roman Kemp wins huge praise by fans for tear-jerking personal documentary
Capital Radio host Roman Kemp has been praised by fans for his powerful documentary on mental health and suicide while tackling the Government for more of a support network for young children in schools.
The documentary film maker, 30, who has suffered with his own mental health in the past and even contemplated suicide back in 2019, made the decision to present BBC Three documentary The Fight For Young Lives - to apply more pressure on politicians. The programme which aired earlier this week saw Roman visit schools, youth centres and treatment venues around the country, meeting experts, charities and also visiting the Houses of Parliament.
Roman Kemp attempts to raise even more awareness on mental health and suicide in new BBC Three documentary (BBC)This come after his close friend and radio producer Joe Lyons took his own life in August 2020 as he struggled with his mental health alone. After being glued to their screens watching the hour-long documentary, fans rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter to heap praise on the son of Spandau Ballet hit maker Martin Kemp. One person said: "Heartbreaking to watch but makes you realise what needs to be done in this world. I wouldn’t even know where to start and as a parent it made me think and ask questions. Thank you and keep going Roman."
Another penned: "Great documentary. Thankyou for all you have done. This shouldn't be all on your shoulders, Roman. You have started something amazing & now it is up to all of us to put pressure on the inept Government. Hope you & your family are well & hope you give yourself a break." And a third added: "Oh Roman. Great programme! You’re doing such fantastic work. Remember to take care of you too. If you can, please keep going. Young people need you."
"This was such a sad watch but very powerful. Keep knocking on those doors, but look after yourself as well x," wrote a fourth. A fifth person took to the social media platform to give their own experience on the subject. They wrote: "Broke me watching this my son took his own life 2yrs ago aged 26 and it’s still so raw .. I’m here if anybody needs a shoulder and somebody to talk to xx Well done for highlighting this xx."
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A year before the death of Joe, Roman was struggling with suicidal thoughts. The presenter, who also co-hosts The One show, has been on anti-depressants since his was 15 years old. In his first documentary for the broadcaster, called Our Silent Emergency, he explained that he felt pressure heaped on him and started to question his life, as he feared that he had only found success on the radio because of his famous dad.
He said: "I was caught out in my brain on everything. How I looked, what I was doing wrong work-wise, 'Am I doing my job because of who my dad is? Am I being a good boyfriend?'. All these pressures just came on top of me. I remember being in the bedroom not knowing what to do." He added: "I went to the floor on my knees around my head and just crying, saying to myself, ‘What’s the point? Why am I carrying on?" And while his mum Shirley was on hand to help and support him, Roman explained that she had no idea how dark his thoughts became.
Speaking to his mum he added: "I just remember feeling it was too much in my head. I know it’s really hard for me to tell you this. That day I thought about going to the train station and jumping in front of a train. I’m sorry I never told you that." As part of his new documentary, Roman is explored why increasing numbers of young men are taking their own lives after the unexpected death of his close friend Joe.
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