Welcome to the BSL Zone, the home of television programmes made in British Sign Language by Deaf people for Deaf people.
We show one programme each week on television on Film Four and the Community Channel: see below for the times of each broadcast.
But you can watch all our programmes at any time on the BSL Zone player whether you’re online or on the move. There are lots of programmes to choose from: including drama, children's, news and sport.
We also get out and about around the country to meet Deaf people so we can spread the word/sign about our programmes and find out what you think of them and what you'd like to watch in future. You can also get in touch with us through this website - by email and SMS video.
The BSL Zone is brought to you by the British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust. To find out more about BSLBT, go to the About section.
Watch our programmes every week on TV:
Monday morning
Film4 8.00am
Freeview 15, Sky 315, Virgin Media 428
Tuesday afternoon
Community channel 2pm
Sky 539, Virgin Media 233
Thursday evening
Community channel 7.30pm
Sky 539, Virgin Media 233
Saturday morning
Community channel 7.30am
Freeview 87, Sky 539, Virgin Media 233
News
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On TV and the BSL Zone player next week
Posted on 16th May 2013
NEW: Who Cares?, a personal story-led documentary that explores the state of care provision in England for elderly Deaf people, on the BSL Zone player and on TV from Monday 20 May
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BSLBT films scoop awards in Toronto
Posted on 16th May 2013
Five BSLBT films won awards at the Toronto International Deaf Film and Arts Festival (TIDFAF) last weekend
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Deaffest 2013 to open on Friday with Ben Steiner film
Posted on 13th May 2013
A full BSLBT house in the best British film category at the Wolverhampton festival
Outreach
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Glasgow next stop for BSL Zone showcase
Posted on 15th May 2013
After a successful evening in Newcastle, the showcase will be going to Scotland in June
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BSL Zone showcase goes down a storm in Newcastle
Posted on 8th May 2013
Over 160 people flocked to the BSL Zone showcase in Newcastle to see three films and meet some of the talent behind them
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BSL Zone Showcase programme now online
Posted on 26th April 2013
Thursday's event is quickly being booked up so get in touch now to get your ticket and avoid disappointment
