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Joe Wicks explores his past in BBC documentary ‘Facing My Childhood’

There's more to Joe Wicks than burpees and great hair

Joe Wicks – the nation’s favourite PE teacher – stars in BBC documentary Joe Wicks: Facing My Childhood, tonight (May 16).

It’s an emotional look at his difficult childhood and the impact this had on his mental health.

Joe said he was inspired to make the show after receiving thousands of letters from parents suffering with mental health issues.

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 Joe Wicks smiling wearing a head microphone and glasses
Joe Wicks kept us all moving during lockdown (Credit: Splash News)

Wicks workouts and positivity had helped them get through the lockdown and they wanted to thank him.

Joe told The Guardian: “After [YouTube series] PE with Joe

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Dermot and Alison interview Joe Wicks on This Morning

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Joe Wicks looking straight to camera

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This Morning interview with a smiling Joe Wicks

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Rosie Wicks' takes over husband Joe's PE class

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