YOUNG, BRITISH AND ANTI-ABORTION: NEW DOCUMENTARY ANNOUNCED FOR BBC ONE

BBC Factual announces Young, British and Anti-Abortion (w/t), a 1x60’ documentary for BBC One and iPlayer.

The abortion rate in Britain is at the highest on record*. While opposition to abortion remains a minority view – a recent British poll found nearly 90% of respondents saying they were pro-abortion – film-maker Poppy Jay wants to explore whether there is a new demographic galvanising the UK anti-abortion movement: Gen Z.

Abortion rights are being widely debated in the US, but is a new generation campaigning to row back abortion rights in the UK too?

In this documentary, Poppy meets the young British people leading anti-abortion campaigns, asking difficult questions and fighting to end access to abortion. Online, on campuses and on the streets, she finds a movement growing in confidence, profile and money.

Poppy is a broadcaster and BAFTA nominated director covering feminism, political uprising and challenging cultural perceptions. She is also one half of the multi award-winning podcasting duo for Brown Girls Do It Too.

Poppy Jay says: "Immersing myself in the UK Gen-Z anti-abortion movement was an eye opening experience. There was very little common ground and I think the abortion debate, with the way social media is being used as a weapon to polarise views, will continue to be one of the most divisive issues of not just our time but beyond."

Daisy Scalchi, Head of Religion and Ethics, says: “This is rare and fascinating insight into a subject which fires up strong responses on each side. With her candour, charm and persistence, Poppy brings fresh eyes to the conversation about abortion, focussing on how young people especially are taking to the front line of the debate."

Young, British and Anti-Abortion, a 1x60’ documentary for BBC One and iPlayer.