Channel 4 has announced a new series exploring the life and times of Jade Goody, almost 10 years after her death.
Jade, who found fame on Big Brother in 2002, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in August 2008 whilst taking part in the Indian version of Big Brother.
She passed away in March 2009 when she was just 27, leaving behind two sons Bobby and Freddie, whose father is TV presenter Jeff Brazier.
The upcoming series will feature exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage, and will tell a bigger story of social and cultural change in Britain, exploring the rise of celebrity culture and reality TV, as well as class, race and sexual politics.
Director Rob Coldstream (The Rise and Fall of Tony Blair, Last Days of Anne Boleyn) said: “Jade was a hugely charismatic personality.
“She made an indelible impact on our culture, and her incredible life story holds up a mirror to many of the big themes and preoccupations of our time – from fame and celebrity to race and gender politics.”
Channel 4 commissioning editor for documentaries Alisa Pomeroy added: “Jade is a figure who couldn’t have existed at any other moment in history.
“Her story is the story of the noughties and I’m very excited about what will essentially be a popular history series, told through the prism of an electric, much-loved personality.”
The series, which will comprise three hour-long films, is due to air on Channel 4 in 2019.
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