Our BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design degree lecturer Ian Bowden used his expertise to help bring Henry’s ADHD alter ego to life in the insightful BBC Two programme ‘Inside Our ADHD Minds’.

The episode is part of Chris Packham’s Inside Our Minds series where he ‘shines a light on different aspects of our brains, helping neurodivergent people create beautiful films to explain how their minds work.’

Reflecting on his experience Ian said: ‘It was a great opportunity to be asked to take part in the show, heading to London and working within the costume store. It is something I have never done before but allowed me to challenge myself as a costume designer.

“I wasn’t sure when the show would be on, however on the night it aired I got several messages off colleagues saying they had seen me on TV helping Henry! It was great seeing the final show as it was a fun day working with the team.”

The programme is available to watch on BBC iPlayer at https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002c6bb/inside-our-minds-inside-our-adhd-minds

The Northern School of Art’s Costume programme is one of the leaders in developing competitive graduates for the field of the entertainment industries. Detail of the course and how to apply are HERE