Professor Green is making two new BBC documentaries

Professor Green is getting back in front of the camera for BBC Three, who have commissioned two new documentaries to investigate the truth behind the cannabis trade and child poverty in the UK.

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The British rapper – real name Stephen Manderson – will offer his perspective on one of the most important social issues affecting young people in Professor Green: Living In Poverty (working title), as he explores what life is like for families on the breadline.

Whereas, the second feature Professor Green: The Truth About Weed (working title) will consider the arguments for the legalisation of the drug, also known as Cannabis, and examine its correlation to criminal activity, as well as research into medicinal benefits.

Pro Green – who previously fronted thought-provoking documentaries looking into suicide, homelessness and dangerous dogs – said he’s “over the moon” to return to the online platform.

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He explained: “Child poverty is a huge problem in this country and with the UK potentially following in the footsteps of the many places in the world where marijuana’s medical use is now allowed, what better time to look at what this change might bring about.”

Damian Kavanagh, Controller of BBC Three, added: “Stephen is one of BBC Three’s strongest voices whose previous documentaries on suicide, homelessness and illegal dogs really resonated with our audience.

“I’m sure these two new films from Stephen on cannabis and poverty in the UK will have a similar impact.”

Both documentaries will be made available on BBC Three in 2017.