Jamie Oliver dyslexia documentary confirmed by Channel 4

Channel 4 has confirmed that Jamie Oliver, one of the UK’s most prominent advocates for dyslexia awareness, will take center stage in a compelling new documentary. In this thought-provoking hour-long special, Jamie will challenge the Government to confront an outdated education system and consider transformative changes to support the estimated 870,000 children in Britain grappling with dyslexia.

The documentary promises to shine a light on the barriers faced by dyslexic students, many of whom struggle in a system that fails to accommodate their unique learning needs. With voices from teachers, charities, parents, and children themselves, the program will amplify calls for urgent Government intervention to prevent children with dyslexia from disengaging from education and falling through the cracks.

Despite his own challenges with dyslexia—leaving school with just two GCSEs—Jamie’s journey proves that success comes in many forms. His story is one of resilience and hope, inspiring others to embrace diverse ways of thinking and learning. Viewers will follow Jamie as he explores how schools can evolve to celebrate these differences and unlock every child’s potential.

With his trademark passion, Jamie will also advocate for systemic reform, urging policymakers to create an education framework that empowers all students to thrive. At its heart, this is a documentary about possibility—a call to reimagine what success looks like and how every child can achieve it.

Jamie Oliver says, “It’s no secret I struggled at school, but I was one of the lucky ones. I knew I wanted to be a chef, so I had somewhere to go, catering school, where I could thrive. The kitchen genuinely saved me. But not everyone is as lucky as me – what happens to those who don’t know where to go? We can’t leave kids’ futures up to luck. We need the education system to update, so everyone has the best possible chance in life.”

Tim Hancock, commissioning editor at Channel 4 says, “There’s surely no more powerful or effective campaigner in the UK than Jamie, and now he’s turning his expertise to a subject extremely close to his heart, and in dire need of his help. I’m thrilled that Channel 4 is following him back on the campaign trail, using his reputation to influence the social issues he thinks are most important in the country right now.”

The documentary is likely to air this Spring on Channel 4.