Jamie Oliver opens up about the 'struggles' he faces with his disability in new a new hard-hitting documentary
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Jamie Oliver has opened up about his 'struggles' with dyslexia in a new hard-hitting Channel 4 documentary. The world-famous chef, 49, who left school with only two GCSEs before finding fame, will explore the UK's broken education system. Throughout the hour-long programme, Jamie will explore dyslexia and its impact on 1.3 million kids in the UK.
![[The world-famous chef, 49, who left school with only two GCSEs before finding fame, will explore the UK's broken education system (pictured Jamie during his younger days)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/00/63556439-14285647-The_world_famous_chef_49_who_left_school_with_only_two_GCSEs_bef-a-19_1736900597469.jpg)
This will also be a personal passion project for the TV star, who has lived with the condition since primary school. Speaking of the new gig, Jamie said: '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 had somewhere to go, catering school, where I could thrive.
![[His upcoming documentary, set to air later this year, explores how schools can celebrate diverse ways of thinking and redefine success in today's world (pictured on This Morning 2020)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/00/63555315-14285647-Opening_up_It_s_a_constant_battle_Jamie_detailed_his_struggle_wi-a-3_1736899677623.jpg)
Jamie Oliver has opened up about his 'struggle' with dyslexia in a new hard-hitting Channel 4 documentary. The world-famous chef, 49, who left school with only two GCSEs before finding fame, will explore the UK's broken education system (pictured Jamie during his younger days).
![[The TV star added: 'I just want to look 13-year-old kids, who are struggling with reading, in the eye and say to them, 'You are NOT worthless' (pictured on January 10)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/00/94102215-14285647-image-a-4_1736899689708.jpg)
'The kitchen saved me.'. According to The Sun, he added: 'But not everyone is as lucky. 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.'.
![[In a lengthy Instagram post, Jamie explained that 'many of us are not brought up to embrace the currency of failure enough']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/00/63556525-14285647-Accepting_it_Jamie_ended_the_long_post_by_explaining_his_reasoni-a-7_1736899767940.jpg)
Jamie aims to challenge the Government to reform the 'archaic' education system, which he believes fails to engage children with dyslexia. His upcoming documentary, set to air later this year, explores how schools can celebrate diverse ways of thinking and redefine success in today's world.
