BBC Three has commissioned Twofour to produce Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency (w/t)

In August last year, Roman Kemp's life changed dramatically with the sudden and unexpected death of his best friend, radio producer Joe Lyons. This timely documentary will see Roman taking a closer look at the urgent issue of young men's mental health, exploring why increasing numbers are taking their own lives and the reasons why so many of them never ask for help.

Wanting to find some answers in a difficult time, Roman will explore what can be done to encourage people to seek help, what preventative action we need to be taking, and the lasting impact that mental health and suicide can have on friends and families. This is a film about Roman's generation, young men and boys as they become adults, and how he himself could help add to a dialogue that might help those who are struggling in silence.

Roman Kemp says: "There is a growing mental health crisis going on right now, and without the right support, the results can be tragic. I hope that by making this documentary for BBC Three we can bring attention to a subject that is affecting thousands of young men across the country, and show that there are ways to reach those who are suffering and need our help."