Overview

• Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution premieres on Channel 4 on June 9 at 9 pm and delves into the challenges dyslexic children face in Britain.
• Oliver described making the documentary as the “most viscerally painful” project of his career as he confronted memories of school bullying and academic struggles.
• After his official dyslexia diagnosis in January 2025, he credited the kitchen with helping him overcome a sense of worthlessness that traditional schooling fostered.
• He is calling for earlier dyslexia detection in schools and expanded teacher training in neurodiversity to improve classroom support.
• Oliver has held talks with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson to advance his campaign for comprehensive educational reforms.