This week’s episode of The Variety Show from Studio:Channel84 is a little different.

No usual chaos. No Rob. No ridiculous debates (well… mostly). Just Tom, out on a late-night walk, talking honestly about something that’s shaped far more of life than he ever realised: ADHD.

After being diagnosed with adult ADHD at 42, Tom opens up about what the process actually looked like — from NHS Right to Choose referrals, therapy, and diagnosis, to trying ADHD medication including methylphenidate, lisdexamfetamine and atomoxetine. But this isn’t a medical guide. It’s the messy, personal reality of what happens when you finally start understanding why your brain works the way it does.

From doomscrolling and low mood, to se ...