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Leader Live
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Chef Jamie Oliver says dyslexia documentary was ‘most painful' thing he has done
The 50-year old celebrity chef has lived with the learning difficulty all his life and will now present a one-hour documentary on Channel 4 titled Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution. The show will dive into the challenges and issues children with dyslexia face in Britain while asking whether the Government can do more to fix the education system. Speaking to the Sunday Times, Oliver said: 'I'm unpacking quite a lot of stuff. 'I thought I'd buried it but it's hitting a nerve. 'Genuinely, of all the things I've ever done, this documentary is the most viscerally painful,' 'I've seen so many high-flying, talented, grown men cry about this — I've just done it to you — the concept of being worthless (when you're) young is real. It's really triggering.' According to the NHS dyslexia is described as a 'common learning difficulty that causes problems with reading, writing and spelling'. Having left school with two GCSEs, the chef opened up about the challenges he faced, adding that the kitchen 'saved' him. He said: 'I didn't have any extra time in exams, there were no strategies, just a bit of extra tutoring help. 'There was no robust dyslexic knowledge then.' He also described feeling 'stupid, worthless and thick' and developing 'a hatred of words and a total resentment for education' while other students called him a 'stupid dunce', leaving him with a 'deep-seated feeling of constantly being behind'. 'I didn't tell mum, dad or the teachers. I just bottled it up inside. 'The kitchen saved me. I knew I had something to offer. I knew I wasn't a useless piece of shit.' The Essex-born chef and author is known for hosting cooking shows and documentaries including The Naked Chef and Jamie's Kitchen along with publishing a series of cookbooks including Jamie's 30-Minute Meals. He has also been an avid campaigner over the years including calling on the Government for greater provisions for healthier school meals and playing a role in imposing a sugar tax on soft drinks. He is now campaigning for greater support in schools, calling for early screenings for dyslexia and neurodiversity. Oliver added: 'We also need more training for teachers. In a two to three-year training course only about half a day is given to neurodiversity. 'I've only got love for teachers, we need to appreciate them more. 'But they want to be trained, they want to have the tools to notice, understand and react.' Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution can be watched on Channel 4 on June 9 at 9pm.
South Wales Guardian
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Chef Jamie Oliver says dyslexia documentary was ‘most painful' thing he has done
The 50-year old celebrity chef has lived with the learning difficulty all his life and will now present a one-hour documentary on Channel 4 titled Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution. The show will dive into the challenges and issues children with dyslexia face in Britain while asking whether the Government can do more to fix the education system. Speaking to the Sunday Times, Oliver said: 'I'm unpacking quite a lot of stuff. 'I thought I'd buried it but it's hitting a nerve. 'Genuinely, of all the things I've ever done, this documentary is the most viscerally painful,' 'I've seen so many high-flying, talented, grown men cry about this — I've just done it to you — the concept of being worthless (when you're) young is real. It's really triggering.' According to the NHS dyslexia is described as a 'common learning difficulty that causes problems with reading, writing and spelling'. Having left school with two GCSEs, the chef opened up about the challenges he faced, adding that the kitchen 'saved' him. He said: 'I didn't have any extra time in exams, there were no strategies, just a bit of extra tutoring help. 'There was no robust dyslexic knowledge then.' He also described feeling 'stupid, worthless and thick' and developing 'a hatred of words and a total resentment for education' while other students called him a 'stupid dunce', leaving him with a 'deep-seated feeling of constantly being behind'. 'I didn't tell mum, dad or the teachers. I just bottled it up inside. 'The kitchen saved me. I knew I had something to offer. I knew I wasn't a useless piece of shit.' The Essex-born chef and author is known for hosting cooking shows and documentaries including The Naked Chef and Jamie's Kitchen along with publishing a series of cookbooks including Jamie's 30-Minute Meals. He has also been an avid campaigner over the years including calling on the Government for greater provisions for healthier school meals and playing a role in imposing a sugar tax on soft drinks. He is now campaigning for greater support in schools, calling for early screenings for dyslexia and neurodiversity. Oliver added: 'We also need more training for teachers. In a two to three-year training course only about half a day is given to neurodiversity. 'I've only got love for teachers, we need to appreciate them more. 'But they want to be trained, they want to have the tools to notice, understand and react.' Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution can be watched on Channel 4 on June 9 at 9pm.
TimesLIVE
7 hours ago
- General
- TimesLIVE
Foreign academics are not the problem
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Edinburgh Live
8 hours ago
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
Sir Chris Hoy's cancer diagnosis has helped to save over 1,000 lives
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Edinburgh cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy has been credited with saving over 1,000 lives following his courageous decision to go public with his terminal prostate cancer diagnosis last October. The six-time Olympic champion, aged 49, stunned fans worldwide when he disclosed his battle with stage 4 prostate cancer. His announcement came shortly after his wife, Sarra, aged 45, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Following his diagnosis, Hoy, collaborated with Prostate Cancer UK to launch an online 30-second 'risk checker' questionnaire. Since its inception, a staggering 180,000 men have utilised the service, leading to more than 1,000 individuals being diagnosed with prostate cancer through PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing. "So that campaign has saved lives," Sir Chris acknowledged. "In all the chaos and all the fear and all the horror of first being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, you can never imagine any positive outcome coming from that situation. So to know that there is one has given me a purpose. In difficult moments, you remind yourself, actually there is a net positive from this whole situation. And I'm lucky because I have a platform." The Edinburgh-born icon has been inundated with messages from men who sought testing after hearing about his ordeal. "My Instagram message feed is stacked with people who had no symptoms," he shared with the Sunday Times. "They had no reason to get a other than they'd seen my news. And they did it off the back of that, and found out they do have prostate cancer. They've caught it early. They're going to get treatment, and it's hopefully going to be OK. That gives me a huge lift." He expressed that his terminal diagnosis has instilled in him "a different level of appreciation of life." While some specialists argue that PSA tests can result in too many false positives and negatives, Hoy, a father of two young children, Callum, aged nine, and Chloe, aged seven, conceded: "It isn't 100 percent accurate. "However, it's the best we've got, and prostate is the most common cancer in England in men. So I believe we need to be more proactive in how we screen. Look at my situation." Despite having a family history of the disease, the Scot noted he had "no symptoms, no warnings, so I would not have got a PSA test if I'd just gone to a regular GP. They'd have said, 'Come back when you're 50'. "But by that point it would have been far too late." He also disclosed that when he is approached for a selfie, his children often ask: "Is it because of cancer?". He remarks: "It's not something that really scares them, they don't talk about it much, it's just there." His partner Sarra remains 'stoic and strong', with the children still oblivious to her diagnosis. Advanced prostate cancer occurs when the cancer cells spread from the prostate - a gland about the size of a walnut located just below the bladder - to other parts of the body. At this advanced stage, it is currently incurable, but can be managed. If the cancer has metastasised to the bone, the most common symptom is bone pain - a dull ache or sharp stabbing sensation that can disrupt sleep. In Sir Chris's case, the first symptom was shoulder pain. His chemotherapy treatment was painful as he opted to wear a cap to prevent hair loss for the sake of his young children. Early-stage prostate cancer often presents no symptoms. However, early indicators may include an increased need to urinate, particularly during the night. Most cases of prostate cancer are detected early through screening. In the UK, men at average risk typically undergo their first screening test at 55. The public's interest in 'Sir Chris Hoy' surged after he disclosed his diagnosis, with charities and fellow athletes commending his bravery. Those at high risk may be tested as early as 45 or even younger. Hoy's 'Tour de 4' is scheduled for Sept 7, a charity bike ride involving 5,000 cyclists, many of whom are living with stage 4 cancer. The event aims to raise £1m and will start and finish at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow. To participate, visit
Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
You're eating bananas 'totally wrong' as expert says you shouldn't peel skin
Bananas are a tasty and nutritious snack that can be eaten on their own or added to breakfasts, smoothies and desserts, but an etiquette expert has claimed people are eating them wrong Banana lovers are in for a shock as they discover they've been eating the fruit incorrectly for years. The humble banana, adored globally for its soft texture and sweet flavour, is believed to have originated from Southeast Asia. Today, it's readily available in supermarkets worldwide. The common method of eating a banana involves peeling the skin and biting into it from top to bottom. However, an etiquette expert has suggested that this isn't the correct approach. William Hanson, from Bristol, is recognised as Britain's leading etiquette coach and a twice Sunday Times bestselling author. He hosts two podcasts, including The Luxury Podcast, and is the executive director and owner of The English Manner. This etiquette and protocol coaching company offers classes in London and across the globe. Hanson has garnered millions of followers on social media where he shares etiquette tips and advice. Recently, he shared a video on Instagram demonstrating the "proper way" to eat a banana. If you thought you knew how to eat a banana, you might be in for a surprise. According to Hanson, you shouldn't even peel it. Positioned before a banana on a plate, the etiquette guru stated: "Now, we don't pick it up and peel it like a primate. Instead we use a knife and fork. "First, going from one end cut it off then cut off the other end. Turning your knife on its side then score down the skin, peel back and eat like so." Hanson's unusual banana-eating method has racked up over 40,000 comments on Instagram as users shared their bemusement. One user posted: "I'm not doing extra dishes for a banana, William." Another remarked: "Bruh, you offended the entire world's population." A third comment reads: "Need to know how this dude eats a sandwich." One observer noted: "Done a bit of travelling, but never seen a banana served on a plate [with] skin on! You need new content!" Another person joked: "That's enough now William! Time out!" Undeterred by the mixed reactions, Hanson proudly claimed in his caption: "This really is the only way you should be eating a banana." Interestingly, Hanson is not alone in his unconventional banana consumption. The late Queen Elizabeth II was known to use cutlery for her bananas too, according to the Daily Express. Former Royal chef Darren McGrady previously revealed: "With a banana, she'll cut off the bottoms and cut the banana lengthwise, and then cut the banana into tiny slices to eat it with a fork." The monarch's approach mirrored that of Hanson's, avoiding peeling the banana by hand to not resemble eating "like a monkey." People typically eat a banana by peeling it and biting directly and this method is favoured for its convenience. The sliced banana technique is mostly only used for preparing dessert dishes like banoffee pie or fruit salad.
