Daisy Maskell's 'Insomnia And Me' documentary airs TONIGHT

The KISS Fresh presenter opens up about living with Insomnia

Author: Alex RossPublished 10th Aug 2021
Last updated 10th Aug 2021

KISS Fresh presenter Daisy Maskell has documented the struggles of living with Insomnia, a sleeping disorder which has impacted most of her adult life.

What is Daisy Maskell: Insomnia & Me?

23-year-old Daisy, who presents KISS Fresh Breakfast between 7am-11am, has worked with the BBC to create a short film which shows her digging deep into the cause of her Insomnia, as well looking into both treatments and cures for thousands of young people who suffer with the disorder across the UK.

Speaking about the documentary, which will air on BBC Three on Tuesday 10th August, Daisy said: "I'm so excited to be making my first documentary with the BBC on a subject that I, like many others, have been affected by: insomnia. This sleep disorder has impacted much of my adult life and so this film will follow my own journey and that of other sufferers, tracing its origins to discover what really goes on while the rest of the world is sleeping."

Fiona Campbell, Controller, BBC Three, added, “We’re really looking forward to welcoming Daisy to BBC Three for this film which is a really important look at insomnia. We know it is a growing problem among our audience and we hope this documentary helps to shed some light on the issue.”

How can I watch Daisy Maskell: Insomnia & Me?

You'll be able to watch Daisy Maskell: Insomnia & Me at 10.35pm on BBC One on Tuesday 10th August.

The documentary is also available to stream on the BBC iPlayer.

Over the last seven years, the NHS state hospital admissions have doubled with cases of young people who are suffering with sleeping conditions, only for the situation to worsen further during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The one-off film will see Daisy meet a number of experts, leading to revealing and emotional insights into her struggle with her own mental health.

Daisy Maskell: Insomnia & Me is available on the BBC iPlayer.

You can listen to Daisy on KISS Fresh Breakfast between 8am-11am.