Former England cricketer Freddie Flintoff is to feature in a new two-part series on ITV13:41, 08 Jun 2026Freddie Flintoff has landed a "highly emotive" new ITV series.‌The former England cricket star - who suffered serious injuries in a crash while filming for motoring programme Top Gear in 2022 - embarks on a journey to gain a deeper understanding of what daily life is like for those living with Tourette syndrome in the two-part series, Freddie Flintoff: Understanding Tourette's, reports the Express.‌Opening up about the programme, Freddie revealed that the prospect of young people isolating themselves due to the condition "breaks my heart".‌The star has previously shared how he did not go out for months after his accident, where he was left with broken ribs and facial injuries after a car he was driving at Top Gear's Surrey test track flipped over."Working with young people has always been a huge passion point for me, and Tourette's is a condition that primarily starts in childhood," said the star. "The thought of kids isolating themselves and facing such strong stigma both breaks my heart and resonates deeply with me - after my accident, I wouldn't leave my own house and that's a feeling I would never want anyone, let alone a kid, to go through."‌The series drew inspiration from the BAFTA-winning film I Swear, and seeks to tackle "the misconceptions and stigma" surrounding the condition.As Freddie journeys across the UK meeting those affected, the series will capture a wide range of experiences, from more prominent tics to those that are far less noticeable.I Swear was in the headlines earlier this year when John Davidson, a man living with the syndrome whose life story inspired the film, involuntarily shouted a racist term while Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting at the BAFTA Film Awards.‌Freddie said: "The events at the BAFTA Film Awards and the online discourse that followed only emphasised how much stigma is still out there - whilst the film made such positive strides for this community, these secondary responses seemed to set those advances right back."If there is any way I can help those affected, working directly with them and experts in the field, and also help spread awareness and push for change, then that is what I'll do. I hope this community will bring the change and understanding they deserve."‌Tourettes Action CEO Emma McNally said: "We're looking forward to working with Freddie and ITV on this important new series and helping to ensure that the voices of the Tourette's community are heard authentically."Too often in the past, portrayals of Tourette's have focused on shock factor or humour, which can reinforce misunderstanding and stigma. By showing the different ways Tourette's can present, this series has the potential to help all members of the community feel seen, supported and validated, regardless of how their Tourette's affects them."Katie Rawcliffe, director of entertainment, reality and daytime commissioning at ITV, commented: "We are incredibly proud to be working with Freddie Flintoff and Tourettes Action to bring this compelling programme to viewers."Article continues belowFreddie Flintoff: Understanding Tourette's is set to broadcast on ITV.