Overview

• Sunday’s episode focused on Lewis, diagnosed with autism at eight, who described it as “a minimised version of brain damage.”
• Teachers praised him as polite and mature, with staff exploring ways to boost his confidence, including inviting him to try the school chess club.
• Viewers posted supportive messages on X, calling him articulate and urging him to be proud of who he is.
• Lewis spoke about the challenges of a busy mainstream school environment, with one‑to‑one sessions providing additional support.
• The returning series, set at Dewsbury’s Thornhill Community Academy, continues its weekly run on Channel 4.