Stacey Dooley on 100+ Documentaries, Selling Sunset & Southampton
Summary
Stacey Dooley joins Romesh Ranganathan to discuss her new BBC documentaries on ketamine addiction, military deaths, and women falling from heights. The pair also share their love for boxing, with Stacey trying out a headband training device gifted by Romesh. They reflect on her career trajectory from a Luton Airport worker to a renowned documentary maker, highlighting her unique approach to interviewing subjects in hostile environments.
Topics discussed
Tremphaya and fragrance advertisements
Ban the Barney horror film and show intro
Stacey Dooley's BBC origins and early career
Boxing passion and juggling gift segment
UFC, pro wrestling, and personal interests
Home life, house pride, and wardrobe segment
Amex credit card sponsorship
Documentary style and navigating hostile environments
Memorable contributors and the Yazidi girls
Reality TV, Kardashians, and Selling Sunset
Reaction to the Maniacs documentary
Fallen Women: investigating suspicious deaths
Down the Keyhole: children on care and drugs
Death in the Barracks: Jace Lee Beck case
Good people vs bad people in society
On-camera reactions and editing process
Favourite and least favourite filming locations
India, life-changing experiences, and book writing
Celine Dion, celebrity interviews, and future goals
Misquoted Stacey game and career balance
Final advice and show outro
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