CRAVEN youngster Luke Mortimer, who lost his limbs to bacterial meningitis over three years ago is taking part in a Channel 4 series, Naked Education, fronted by Anna Richardson.
The series will air on Tuesdays at 8pm with the first one tomorrow night, April 4. It is also available on All4.
Anna Richardson is joined by Yinka Bokinni and Dr Alex George for the body-positive, educational series aiming to normalise all body types, champion people’s differences and break down stereotypes covering topics from body dysmorphia to disabilities. 
The series tackles three different conversations about the body.
In The Naked Exchange Anna brings together people who have undergone similar experiences, to have a powerful and candid discussion about their body and share their stories.
In Teen Talk, a group of inquisitive teenagers are guided by Yinka and Dr Alex to analyse and ask questions about the naked body as they challenge their own perceptions of what they think is normal or beautiful and get answers to questions they have been afraid to ask.
And for the Naked Brigade Anna is joined by our body-positivity activists as they travel the length and breadth of the country to share their message and encourage people to join the ‘every body is beautiful’ campaign.
Luke, who lives in Embsay, makes his appearance in the second episode on Tuesday, April 11, at 8pm, where Anna Richardson, Yinka Bokinni and Dr Alex George are on a mission to normalise all body types, champions people’s differences and break down stereotypes.
Luke meets Alex, a fellow quad amputee for an inspiring exchange. Luke has never met another quad amputee and is eager to talk to Alex about his coping mechanisms and get a glimpse of what his future can look like.
Dad Adam Mortimer said Luke enjoyed the filming. "It was really interesting. He enjoyed meeting and chatting to fellow amputee Alex although he was very tired at the end of the day."
Luke has made fantastic progress since his illness and people have marvelled at his bravery and how he is adapting.
He, along with the rest of his family, is a member of Skipton RUFC. Fundraising continues to help raise money for prosthetic 'hero arms' - robotic limbs to help him be more independent. They cost over £13,000 each and he will need replacements each couple of years until he is fully grown.
You can read more about Luke on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thisislukefundraising which had details of up-coming events and a link to his JustGiving page: https://bit.ly/40XAUEM