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Heston Blumenthal Bipolar Documentary 

Heston Blumenthal

The BBC has commissioned a new documentary from Heston Blumenthal following his life changing bipolar diagnosis. With exclusive access to Heston and some of those closest to him, the hour-long film is a personal and emotional exploration of a serious mental health condition and how Heston is rebuilding his life. 

Heston: My Life with Bipolar will air on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on Thursday 19 June. 

Heston Blumenthal is one the world’s greatest chefs, with seven Michelin stars to his name. Yet in 2023, Heston started experiencing hallucinations and suicidal thoughts – with behaviour so extreme, he was sectioned. 

Following a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, Heston started taking medication that would keep him alive but sap his energy and, he feared, extinguish his creativity. 

Filmed over six months, this documentary follows Heston in the aftermath of his diagnosis as he tries to understand the role bipolar played in his success and the impact it had on the people he loves. He also explores the state of bipolar care in the UK as he meets people to hear about their own experiences with the condition and the challenges they face. 

Heston Blumenthal said: “I was living with undiagnosed bipolar for many years, so it’s been an extraordinary journey to get where I am today. There is still a big stigma around bipolar but it is vital to be able to talk openly about the condition. I know this isn’t always easy, but I hope by sharing my experience in this documentary, people will gain a greater understanding of bipolar and an insight into my life now.”

16 May 2025                                            

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