Heston Blumenthal: Life With Bipolar on SBS and SBS on Demand – Heston Blumenthal is one the world’s greatest chefs, with six Michelin stars to his name.
Yet in 2023, Heston started experiencing hallucinations and suicidal thoughts, his behaviour so extreme, wife Melanie decided to have him sectioned.
Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Heston started taking medication that would sap his energy, extinguish his creativity, but, crucially, keep him alive.
This film follows Heston as he rebuilds his life and tries to understand the role bipolar played in his success and the impact it had on the people he loves.
He also explores the woeful state of bipolar care in the UK.
With exclusive access to Heston, his family and a wealth of archive, this is a personal and emotional exploration of a devastating mental health condition.
Heston Blumenthal: Life With Bipolar on SBS and SBS on Demand – Premiere / Thursday 2 October at 8.30pm
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