Louis Theroux is producing a three-part documentary for the BBC that will examine the heyday and controversies of boy bands in the 1990s and early 2000s. The documentary will feature interviews with former members of the bands Damage and East 17, including Coree Richards and Danniella Westbrook, who dated East 17’s troubled lead singer, Brian Harvey. Theroux’s documentary will delve into the darker side of the boy band phenomenon, focusing on the golden era of groups like Take That, 5IVE, Boyzone, and Westlife. The documentary will also explore the themes of drink, drugs, bust-ups, and exploitation that were prevalent in the industry during that time. Theroux’s production company has a history of tackling difficult subjects, including the dark side of snooker and tennis, the Columbia space shuttle disaster, and the Lockerbie disaster. The documentary is expected to provide a comprehensive overview of the boy band era, shedding light on both the glamour and the challenges that these groups faced.
Louis Theroux’s Boy Band Documentary to Air on BBC
