• Warning: some listeners may find this episode of the Pridecast and the documentary upsetting. Details of advice and helplines are listed below.

Brianna Ghey: A Mother’s Story (with Esther Ghey)If you’ve followed the story of Brianna Ghey, the 16-year-old who was brutally murdered in 2023, you’ll have seen the incredible strength and courage of her mother, Esther Ghey. Over the past year, Esther has turned her tragedy into powerful activism, shining a spotlight on some of the dangerous content young people can access online to campaigning for mindfulness lessons to be introduced into schools. Now, Esther is sharing her story in a new documentary on ITV, Brianna Ghey: A Mother’s Story.

On 11th of February 2023 Brianna was savagely killed in a park in Warrington. Her killers Scarlett Jenkinson, and Eddie Ratcliffe - who were only 15 at the time - were both given life sentences after their frenzied attack on the 16 year-old. In court the judge said the “exceptionally brutal” murder had elements of both sadism by Jenkinson and transphobic hate on the part of Ratcliffe. 

The documentary follows Esther’s journey since losing Brianna, a loss that also deeply affected the transgender community. It’s a personal and intimate look at grief and the deep love between a mother and her daughter, as well as Esther’s tireless work to create positive change in Brianna’s memory.

In the latest ITV Pridecast, Esther sits down with Liam McConkey to talk openly about making the documentary, what motivates her activism, and why she’s campaigning for more compassion and mindfulness in schools. She also discusses the importance of speaking out for young trans people and highlighting the ongoing struggles they face.

The documentary’s release, which is just days before Trans Day of Visibility on 31st March  adds a powerful and poignant layer to its message; that trans lives must be seen, supported, and safeguarded.If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised, you can visit itv.com/helplines or itv.com/advice. 

Brianna: A Mother's Story airs at 9pm on Thursday 27th of March on ITV1. An extended version is available to stream on ITVX. Also available on STV and STV Player 


Available support from charities: 

Mind: 0300 102 1234
info@mind.org.uk
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/

Young Minds Parents helpline:
0808 802 5544  ymenquiries@youngminds.org.uk
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline/
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/

Childline / NSPCC 0808 8005000
Childline - 0800 1111
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/nspcc-helpline/
https://www.childline.org.uk/

Samaritans116 123
Chat Samaritans: https://chat.samaritans.org/Chat
Samaritans: https://chat.samaritans.org/

Alumina / Youth Scape
Email address - helloalumina@youthscape.co.uk
https://www.selfharm.co.uk/

Stop Hate Crime
0800 138 1625
info@stophateuk.org
www.stophateuk.org

Victim Support
Victim Support England and Wales: 08 08 16 89 111
supportline@victimsupport.org.uk
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/supportline/

Victim Support Scotland - Victim Support Scotland
0800 160 1985
https://victimsupport.scot/

Victim Support Northern Ireland
02890 243133
belfast@victimsupportni.org.uk
https://www.victimsupportni.com/

B-eat
England: 0808 801 0677
Scotland: 0808 801 0432
Wales: 0808 801 0433
Northern Island: 0808 801 0434
help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/

LGBT Foundation
0345 3 30 30 30
info@lgbt.foundationhttps://lgbt.foundation/contact-support/

The Proud Trust
0161 660 3347
info@theproudtrust.orghttps://www.theproudtrust.org/

MiSP
support@mindfulnessinschools.orghttps://mindfulnessinschools.org/

Cruse
CRUSE England:
0808 808 1677
https://www.cruse.org.uk/
CRUSE Scotland:
Helpline: 0808 802 6161
Email: info@crusescotland.org.uk
www.crusescotland.org.uk

Gendered Intelligence
admin@genderedintelligence.co.uk
Support Line: 0800 640 8046 / 07

NB: This is for over 18's only. The website outlines their youth groups and montor services - youthwork email addres can help triage the best

admin@@genderedintelligence.co.uk
youthwork@genderedintelligence.co.uk
https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/