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12 Days

In this Christmassy drama, a couple spends 12 days apart with no technology. Will their love survive?

12 Days: Behind the scenes

See how our romantic Christmas comedy drama, 12 Days, was made.

4

Watch Bim Ajadi's film about a young Deaf man who is challenged to a game of Connect 4

4: Behind the scenes

Take a look behind the scenes of Bim Ajadi's drama, 4.

50/50

Comedy drama about two friends - one Deaf, one hearing! Can they make it rich?

A Deaf Life (Zoom 2010)

A comedy about a Deaf man's memories

Admit None (Zoom 2011)

Two friends search for the subtitles at the cinema!

All Day (Zoom 2010)

A romantic comedy about two single neighbours looking for love

Almost

A chance encounter between two girls sparks an unspoken connection.

American Shelter

Watch our documentary about a refuge for Deaf people who have experienced domestic abuse, in Seattle, America. [Note: this programme deals with domestic abuse.]

Andre Hedger: A climber's lifestyle

Watch Deaf climber Andre Hedger in action and find out all about his life on and off the rocks!

Battle Lines

Drama about a Deaf man who looks for acceptance in his local community after being told he cannot serve in the First World War.

Battle Lines: Behind the scenes

Take a look at production on our WW1 drama!

Being Marcus

Observational documentary, providing an honest insight into the experiences of a Deaf trans man.

Best Coast Series 1: Episode 1

Erik Akervall and his father Captain Jan sail around Sweden’s west coast in search of food!

Best Coast Series 1: Episode 2

Erik Akervall and his father battle choppy seas to catch cod and crab, using traditional fishing methods. [Note: this programme deals with dangerous cooking and cooking live seafood.]

Best Coast Series 1: Episode 3

It’s a lovely, sunny day on the West Coast of Sweden – perfect for making fresh soup outdoors!

Best Coast Series 1: Episode 4

The multitalented Erik Akervall goes on a salmon fishing expedition at night!

BSL Zone Kids: How our bumpers were made

Featuring Rosie from Up For It? and her friend William Horsefield!

Champion of the World

Drama: A young Deaf athlete fights her way back from injury.

Chasing Cotton Clouds

A Deaf boy who is grieving for his father imagines a fantasy world.

Cheers for BSL

Documentary about the stage 3 debate for the British Sign Language (Scotland) Bill.

Close Up 1: Behind the scenes

Go behind the scenes of our first Close Up series, with interviewer Tessa Padden

Close Up 1: Doug Alker

Doug Alker is interviewed by Tessa Padden about his life and career.

Close Up 1: John Smith

Deaf comedian John Smith talks about life on and off stage.

Close Up 1: Lilian Lawson

Watch Lilian Lawson's moving interview about her life and career.

Close Up 1: Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq

Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq discusses her work in the arts and supporting Deaf women from ethnic minorities.

Close Up 2: Gerry Hughes (Part 1)

Tessa Padden meets the first Deaf person to sail solo round the world.

Close Up 2: Gerry Hughes (Part 2)

Gerry Hughes talks to Tessa Padden about his epic voyage.

Close Up 2: June Smith

Teacher June Smith chats to Tessa Padden about life over the years. [Note: this programme mentions rape.]

Close Up 2: Nadia Nadarajah

Tessa Padden asks actor Nadia Nadarajah about her life.

Close Up 2: Peter McDonough

Former priest Peter McDonough talks to Tessa Padden.

Close Up 2: The Making Of...

Want to learn how Close Up Series 2 was made? Come and check out these vlogs!

Close Up 3: Behind the scenes

A look behind the scenes of Close Up Series 3. How did the crew work together?

Close Up 3: Frances Elton

Interview with Frances Elton about her unique career as a teacher of BSL linguistics.

Close Up 3: Ilyaas Cader

Interview with Ilyaas Cader, a Deaf refugee from civil war in Sri Lanka, who has made his home in Britain.

Close Up 3: Kevin Buckle

Interview with Kevin Buckle, a leading activist and historian in Britain’s Black Deaf community.

Close Up 3: Paddy Ladd (Part 1)

Tessa Padden interviews Dr Paddy Ladd about his traumatic childhood.

Close Up 3: Paddy Ladd (Part 2)

Tessa Padden interviews Dr Paddy Ladd about his experiences, which led him to be one of the Deaf community's leading activists.

Close Up 3: Paddy Ladd (Part 3)

Tessa Padden interviews Dr Paddy Ladd about how he came to create the word ‘Deafhood’ in 1993.

Close Up 3: Terry Riley (Part 1)

First of two programmes about Terry Riley, retiring Chair of the British Deaf Association and Deaf TV pioneer.

Close Up 3: Terry Riley (Part 2)

Second of two programmes about Terry Riley, retiring Chair of the British Deaf Association and Deaf TV pioneer.

CODA (Zoom 2011)

Drama: A Deaf girl’s struggle to fit in with her hearing family

Coming Home

A young Deaf man uncovers a dark secret about his past, in this compelling drama from director Louis Neethling

Confession (Zoom Focus 2012)

An historical drama set during Victorian England.

Confession (Zoom Focus 2012) - Behind the Scenes

Take a look behind the scenes of Confession (Zoom Focus)!

Crossing the Divide (Zoom 2012)

Relationships across the religious divide in Northern Ireland.

Crossing the Divide (Zoom 2012): Behind the Scenes

Get behind the scenes of Crossing the Divide (Zoom 2012)!

Danny The Rising Star

Young presenter Danny Murphy explains how he rose to fame.

Dave the Dog is Worried about Coronavirus: A Nurse Dotty Story

Children can learn more about Coronavirus through this Nurse Dotty story in BSL.

Deaf Anger

A French documentary following acts of activism throughout the French Deaf community.

Deaf Beat (Zoom Focus 2011)

A comedy: two detectives try to stop a con man from striking again!

Deaf Funny 1 & 2: Behind the scenes

See how Deaf Funny, our comedy sketch show, was made in this peek behind the scenes.

Deaf Funny 3 & 4: Behind the scenes

See how they make the actors look different in Deaf Funny 3 & 4 using make-up!

Deaf Funny: Programme 1

The first ever episode of the world's first BSL TV comedy sketch show, with sketches based on Deaf life!

Deaf Funny: Programme 2

The second episode of the world's first BSL TV comedy sketch show, about all the things that happen to Deaf people!

Deaf Funny: Programme 3

The third episode of our BSL comedy sketch show, which takes a look at the funny side of Deaf life!

Deaf Funny: Programme 4

Poking yet more fun at Deaf life, here's the fourth episode of our BSL comedy sketch show!

Deaf Funny: Programme 5

Fifth episode of the award-winning sketch show in BSL, with a range of Deaf characters!

Deaf Funny: Programme 6

Last in the series. Deaf Funny is back for more crazy comedy sketches based on Deaf life!

Deaf History: Florence Attwood

Sharon Hirshman pays tribute to a great toy designer and maker

Deaf History: James Burke

Sebastian Cunliffe presents the story of a prize fighter

Deaf History: James Herriot

Vicky Sowden introduces a very successful deaf tailor

Deaf History: John Dyott

Sebastian Cunliffe presents the story of John Dyott

Deaf History: John Goodricke

Sebastian Cunliffe tells the story of a remarkable astronomer

Deaf History: Joseph Gawen

Sebastian Cunliffe presents the story of a very fine stone sculptor

Deaf History: Joshua Reynolds

Sharon Hirshman presents the story of a great artist

Deaf History: Queen Alexandra

Camilla Arnold introduces the Danish princess who married King Edward VII

Deaf History: Richard Crosse

Sebastian Cunliffe presents the story of a very skilful artist

Deaf Rewind: Communication

Deaf Rewind: Communication takes us through the changes that have defined the way Deaf people communicate up to now.

Deaf Rewind: Culture

Deaf Rewind: Culture showcases the stand out cultural moments for Deaf people in recent history.

Deaf Rewind: Rights

Deaf Rewind: Rights explores the key breakthroughs of Deaf people’s battle against oppression.

Deaf Sisterhood

Follow Aran's life journey as she thinks about converting to Islam. What will she decide to do?

Deaf Victorians

A documentary about the fascinating lives of three Deaf Victorians.

Deaflympics 2009 Recaptured

Relive the 2009 Deaflympics in Taipei

Deaflympics: Running Out Of Time?

A look at how the Deaflympics started and what may be in store for its future.

Departure Lounge

Two Deaf men meet in hospital. Can they help each other as their lives reach crisis point?

Does Deaf Football have a Future? (Zoom 2014)

Watch Thomas Giddens' documentary about the future of Deaf football

Does Deaf Football have a Future? (Zoom 2014): Behind the scenes

Go behind the scenes of Thomas Giddens's new documentary about the future of Deaf football

Dot

A drama documentary about the life of Deaf poet, playwright and activist, Dorothy Miles. [Note: this programme deals with suicide.]

Dot: Behind the scenes

More about our docu-drama, Dot, and documentary, Dot's Legacy; both about Deaf poet Dot Miles.

Dot's Legacy

Nadia Nadarajah examines the life and legacy of Deaf poet, playwright and activist Dot Miles, who died in 1993.

Double Discrimination (Zoom Focus 2014)

Watch Rinkoo Barpaga's thought-provoking documentary about racism in the Deaf community, made as part of our Zoom 2014 scheme.

Double Discrimination (Zoom Focus 2014): Behind the scenes

Go behind the scenes of Rinkoo Barpaga's documentary, and find out why he made it

Evolution of BSL

Ramon Woolfe finds out how sign language has evolved

Fairytale of London Town

A bittersweet modern-day fairytale.

Father Cyril

Beloved Deafblind priest, Father Cyril, tells his inspiring story, spanning from unlikely origins to his incredible world-wide ministry.

Five Needles (Zoom 2011)

A drama: the plight of Deaf Jewish women in a Nazi sewing factory

Found

Documentary: Three Deaf people tell us about the day they found the Deaf world, sign language and a new identity.

Found at the Deaf Club

Three Deaf people explain how discovering their local Deaf clubs changed their lives.

Found in Love

Three Deaf people explain how falling in love helped them discover Deaf culture, Deaf identity and BSL.

Found in Sport

Three Deaf people explain how they found their Deaf identities after getting involved in different kinds of sport.

Found in the UK

Three Deaf people explain how they found their Deaf identities after moving to the UK.

Found: Behind the scenes

Find out how our documentary about Deaf identity was made, with director Charlie Swinbourne

Four Deaf Yorkshiremen go to Blackpool

Can four grumpy old Deaf men enjoy a weekend by the sea?

Four Deaf Yorkshiremen go to Blackpool: Behind the scenes

Take a look behind the scenes in Blackpool!

Game of Life (Zoom 2010)

A light-hearted comedy with a devilish twist.

Germany - Safe Refuge

Is Germany a safe haven for Deaf refugees who have risked their lives to escape from war? [Note: this programme deals with descriptions of violence.]

Getting Personal with Hamza Shaikh

Presenter Deepa Shastri meets graduate Hamza Shaikh who is often mistaken for a child.

Getting Personal with Louise Stern

Deepa Shastri meets conceptual artist Louise Stern, who left her "Deaf bubble" in America for the London art scene.

Getting Personal with Paula Garfield

Deepa Shastri meets theatre director Paula Garfield. [Note: this programme deals with mental health and suicide.]

Getting Personal with Pierce Starre

This time, presenter Deepa Shastri meets performance artist and CODA Pierce Starre. [Note: this programme mentions bullying.]

Getting Personal with Richard D France

Deepa Shastri talks to Richard D France about his life, mental health and suicide attempts. [Note: this programme deals with mental health and suicide.]

Getting Personal with Sophie Stone

Deepa Shastri meets RADA-trained actor Sophie Stone. [Note: this programme deals with abuse and addiction.]

Getting Personal with Wayne Sharples

Erika Jones meets gay rugby player Wayne Sharples to find out about the challenges he’s faced. [Covers bullying. Recommended age: 16]

Go Ahead (Zoom 2010)

A Deaf man is contacted by a mysterious person via his textphone.

Haiti: Source of Hope

Documentary: How Deaf people in Haiti rebuilt their lives after the 2010 earthquake

He Stood Me Up

Watch this film by Sahera Khan and Raabia Hussain, about a Deaf woman who is hoping for romance. But will the man she is meeting arrive?

Here/Not Here

Deaf hip hop music drama exploring sign language, dance, football and Visual Vernacular (VV).

History of Deaf Education: Part 1

A look back at Deaf education, from early signing schools to the 1880 Milan conference.

History of Deaf Education: Part 2

An exploration of Deaf education through the 20th century to the current policy for mainstreaming.

Hope

Hope is a care-free, fun-loving Deaf teenager... but a fatal diagnosis is about to change everything.

Hope: Behind the Scenes

Watch to see how our drama, Hope, was created.

I Want To Change The World

Meet Daniel, a Deaf teenager who wants to make the world a better place, with the introduction of a BSL GCSE and more!

I've Unplugged

A Swiss documentary about people who have chosen to disconnect their cochlear implants.

If I Don't Lose, I'll Lose (Zoom 2014)

Watch Jean St Clair's hilarious comedy, starring Caroline Parker as an actress who tries to lose weight for a role

If I Don't Lose, I'll Lose (Zoom 2014): Behind the scenes

See how Jean St Clair made her new comedy!

Introducing Best Coast's Erik Akervall

Learn more about Erik Akervall, who made Best Coast!

Introducing The Paddy Ladd Close Up Trilogy

The Close Up producers talk about Paddy Ladd's interview.

Jump & Shoot (Zoom 2011)

A documentary: A father passes his basketball legacy to his daughter.

Let's Animate!

John Finn's tutorial on how to create animation

Let's Go Wild 1: Habitats

Explore how habitats help conservation at Galloway Wildlife Park.

Let's Go Wild 2: Adaptation

Explore how animals have adapted to their environments

Let's Go Wild 3: Classification

Visit Galloway Wildlife Park to find out how scientists classify animals

Let's Go Wild 4: Conservation

New babies at Galloway Wildlife Park help us explore animal breeding.

Life in Lockdown

Six Deaf people in very different situations tell us about life during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Life is a Gift (Zoom 2011)

Follow a Deaf Afghan immigrant’s fight for asylum.

Life Out There

Billy realises it’s time to really find life out there.

Life Out There: Behind the scenes

Learn about the inspiration for Life Out There!

Life Stories: Agnes Dyab

Agnes Dyab, the first female chair of the British Deaf Association, tells her life story.

Life Stories: Alex Duguid

A biographic documentary about Alex Duguid, his work and his life in the north east of England.

Life Stories: Alex Duguid - Behind the scenes

How was our biopic made?

Life Stories: Craig Crowley

The life story of Craig Crowley, from the North East of England, who became President of the Deaflympics.

Life Stories: John Smith

Comedian and actor John Smith talks to the people and goes to the places that make up his life story.

Life Stories: John Smith - Behind the scenes

A look at how our biopic about the famous Deaf stand up comedian was made.

Life Stories: Tessa Padden

Tessa Padden looks back on her life, revisiting the places important to her and meeting up with family and friends along the way.

Listen, Even When Your Heart is Crying (Zoom Focus 2014)

Watch Melissa Mostyn's documentary about how Deaf people experience their parents' grief.

Listen, Even When Your Heart is Crying (Zoom Focus 2014): Behind the scenes

See how this programme from Melissa Mostyn was made

Little World (Zoom 2012)

Award-winning animated film about a young Deaf girl.

Little World (Zoom 2012): Behind the Scenes

Find out how Little World (Zoom 2012) was created in this Behind the Scene!

Live stream 1: 12th April 2017 (Signs of an Affair)

Fifi Garfield interviews Jean St Clair and Louis Neethling.

Live stream 10: 16th December 2019 (Festive Cooking Special)

Scott "Punk Chef" Garthwaite and Yvonne Cobb join Fifi Garfield for fun, chat and cooking in the kitchen!

Live stream 11: 17th March 2020 (Coronavirus Q&A in BSL)

Fifi Garfield chats with Dr Justine Durno and Clare Halliday about Coronavirus.

Live stream 12: 20th March 2020 (Coronavirus Q&A in BSL, Part 2)

Fifi Garfield, Dr Justine Durno and Clare Halliday are back with the latest about Coronavirus.

Live stream 13: 25th March 2020 (Coronavirus Self Isolation & Mental Health)

Fifi Garfield chats to Dr Sarah Powell and Clare Halliday about staying at home during the current Coronavirus pandemic and mental health.

Live stream 14: 27th March 2020 (Coronavirus: Work, benefits and the legal position)

Fifi Garfield, Rob Wilks and Damaris Cooke discuss how Coronavirus has had an impact on things like work and benefits.

Live stream 17: 22nd April 2020 (Coronavirus: Supporting elderly and vulnerable people)

Fifi Garfield, Dr Emma Ferguson-Coleman and Carolyn Denmark discuss how to support people through COVID-19.

Live stream 18: 6th May 2020 (Comedy: Stay In Stand Up)

Fifi Garfield, Gavin Lilley and Nadeem Islam provide some light relief!

Live stream 19: 16th May 2020 (Coronavirus: Lockdown Q&A)

Fifi Garfield, Dr Justine Durno and Damaris Cooke discuss the current COVID-19 lockdown situation in the UK.

Live stream 2: 17th May 2017 (Deaf Funny)

Fifi Garfield interviews Charlie Swinbourne and John Smith.

Live stream 20: 10th June 2020 (Lockdown BBQ Live!)

Fifi Garfield joins Yvonne Cobb and Reg Cobb remotely, as they cook a lockdown BBQ.... live.

Live stream 21: 24th June 2020 (Education: The "New Normal")

Fifi Garfield, Martine Monksfield, Daniel Jillings and Ann Jillings discuss how the educational landscape has changed since the COVID-19 outbreak.

Live stream 22: 1st July 2020 (Black Lives Matter and Black Deaf media representation)

David Ellington, Hermon Berhane, Heroda Berhane, Kelsey Gordon and Ahmed Mudawi discuss how Black Deaf people are represented in the media.

Live stream 23: 27th April 2021 (CODAs)

Fifi Garfield chats to Alim Jayda, Chandrika Gopalakrishnan and Matt Dixon.

Live stream 3: 13th December 2017 (2017 round up)

Fifi Garfield interviews Raabia Hussain and Mia Ward.

Live stream 4: 7th February 2018 (Dot Miles)

Clark Denmark, Jean St Clair, Cathy Heffernan and Dr Paddy Ladd discuss Dot Miles.

Live stream 5: 12th September 2018 (Deaf football)

Marios Costi interviews Oliver Eadsforth and Jonny Nelson.

Live stream 6: 12th November 2018 (Deaf clubs)

Richard Jones interviews Janice Connolly and Dawn Marshall.

Live stream 7: 25th March 2019 (BSLBT's 10th anniversary)

Fifi Garfield interviews Dr Terry Riley OBE and Louis Neethling.

Live stream 8: 12th May 2019 (mental health and suicide)

Clive Mason interviews Richard D France and Herbert Klein.

Live stream 9: 27th September 2019 (cancer)

Clark Denmark interviews Helen Oxlade and Abigail Gorman.

Living with Parkinson's

Documentary looking at Deaf people with Parkinson's

Look Here/Not Here

The inside story of the characters and narrative of Here/Not Here, the Deaf hip hop music drama.

Lost Community

David Ellington's moving documentary about the closure of Bristol Deaf Club

Lost Spaces

“We are here, we are not invisible!" Bristol Deaf community go on a quest to secure their future.

Lost Spaces: Behind the scenes

David Ellington explains why and how he made Lost Spaces.

Marko's Diary

Rapper Signmark ascends Mount Everest to claim the record for the world's highest gig.

Michel's Last Journey

A Deaf tetraplegic man convinces his family to support his wish to die in Switzerland. [Note: this programme deals with suicide and mental health.]

My Norway with Fie Sennels: Episode 1

Meet Fie, a young Norwegian woman who breaks out of her comfort zone to experience something completely new.

My Norway with Fie Sennels: Episode 2

Fie continues on her way and meets a Deaf Sami who fights for Sami rights and lives traditionally.

My Norway with Fie Sennels: Episode 3

Fie meets an older woman who has some powerful stories to tell.

My Norway with Fie Sennels: Episode 4

Fie tries out surfing and visits a former Deaf school. [Note: this programme deals with abuse.]

My Norway with Fie Sennels: Episode 5

Fie meets a former Deaf school pupil and Norway’s first female Deaf minister. [Note: this programme deals with abuse.]

My Norway with Fie Sennels: Episode 6

Fie chats with Norway’s first female Deaf minister, and a Deaf hunter.

My Norway with Fie Sennels: Episode 7

Fie prepares herself for the biggest physical adventure she’s had in her life.

My Norway with Fie Sennels: Episode 8

After a month of travelling 4080km on the road, Fie’s journey comes to an end.

My Song

A thought-provoking drama about Deaf identity.

Never Enough (Part 1)

Follow St John’s Deaf Football Club in their successful 2018-19 season, as they struggle through the first half.

Never Enough (Part 2)

We follow St John’s on and off the pitch as they aim to win the English League and the 2019 DCL.

Old and Deaf, What To Do

A Swiss documentary about issues facing elderly Deaf people.

Otherside (Zoom Focus 2011)

A supernatural comedy set in an insurance office.

Punk Chef on the Road Series 1: Episode 1

Punk Chef (AKA Scott Garthwaite) travels around NE England, meeting people and cooking mouthwatering food.

Punk Chef on the Road Series 1: Episode 2

Punk Chef Scott Garthwaite travels to West Sussex to taste locally made food, meet people, and, of course, cook!

Punk Chef on the Road Series 1: Episode 3

Punk Chef Scott Garthwaite travels to Bristol to sample the city’s huge vegan scene.

Punk Chef on the Road Series 1: Episode 4

Punk Chef Scott Garthwaite travels to South Wales to see how the landscape has shaped the area's farming.

Punk Chef on the Road Series 1: Episode 5

Punk Chef Scott Garthwaite travels to Birmingham to get a taste of the city’s multicultural food scene.

Punk Chef on the Road Series 2: Episode 1

Punk Chef Scott Garthwaite travels to Ludlow in Shropshire to cook in front a live audience at the Ludlow Food Festival.

Punk Chef on the Road Series 2: Episode 2

This time, Punk Chef Scott Garthwaite travels to Cornwall to discover healthy local food and try out surfing!

Punk Chef on the Road Series 2: Episode 3

Punk Chef Scott Garthwaite travels to Gloucestershire to locate top-quality produce, finding inspiration at a service station and meeting a pioneering Deaf cook.

Punk Chef on the Road Series 2: Episode 4

This time, Punk Chef Scott Garthwaite travels to Yorkshire to make sure no food goes to waste.

Punk Chef on the Road Series 2: Episode 5

This time, Punk Chef Scott Garthwaite travels to Northern Ireland to enjoy a spot of comfort food... and get involved in some sport!

Punk Chef on the Road: Behind the Scenes (Ludlow)

Punk Chef (Scott Garthwaite) was the first Deaf chef to do a cookery demonstration at a mainstream food festival!

Punk Chef On The Road: Behind the scenes (Sussex)

Cooking up signs and filming an outdoor cooking segment for Punk Chef On The Road!

Punk Chef: Kids Challenge - Episode 1

Don't miss the first part of our Punk Chef special, as four teams compete for the Young Punk Chef title!

Punk Chef: Kids Challenge - Episode 2

Who will win the Young Punk Chef award? Watch and find out!

Punk Chef: Kids Challenge: Behind the scenes

Watch as four teams compete to win the Young Punk Chef Award!

Punk Chef: Pilot

The Punk Chef helps the Durant family cook healthy food and lose weight

Punk Chef: Programme 1

Punk Chef has a mission - to get the Deaf community cooking better

Punk Chef: Programme 2

Meet the Garfield-Lichy family, vegetarians who don't enjoy what they are eating

Punk Chef: Programme 3

Can Punk Chef help a takeaway addict change her ways?

Punk Chef: Programme 4

Punk Chef tries to help Robert Foster eat more healthily

Punk Chef: Programme 5

Can Punk Chef help a student who eats 26 packets of crisps a day?

Punk Chef: Programme 6

Can Punk Chef help Jerry Hanifin cook a meal for his wife?

Rebecca's Wishing Stars

Paul Miller's magical tale about a Deaf girl who receives three wishing stars

Reverberations

In 2167, the Government wipes out deafness. A young Deaf time traveller travels to 2018 to try to change the future. [Note: this programme is not suitable for younger viewers.]

Reverberations: Behind the scenes (VFX edition)

Find out more about the amazing special effects in our sci fi drama, Reverberations!

Road to Gold 1

The UK’s athletes prepare for the 2009 Deaflympics

Road to Gold 2

The UK’s athletes prepare for the 2009 Deaflympics

Road to Gold 3

The UK’s athletes in action at the 2009 Deaflympics

Scottish Islanders

Our documentary about Deaf people living in remote areas of the UK.

Scottish Islanders: Behind the scenes

See how our documentary about Deaf people living on remote islands was made.

Secret Lab 1: Electricity and energy

Discover electricity and energy

Secret Lab 1: Forces

Find out about forces with Professor Knowitall, Dr Spark and Dr Bright!

Secret Lab 1: Space and gravity

Take off to look at space and gravity

Secret Lab 1: Volcanoes

Find out about erupting volcanoes

Secret Lab 2: Aviation

Professor Knowitall explores aviation with Dr Spark and Dr Bright

Secret Lab 2: Electromagnetics

Professor Knowitall explores electromagnetics with Dr Spark and Dr Bright

Secret Lab 2: Light

Professor Knowitall explores light with Dr Spark and Dr Bright

Secret Lab 2: Sound

Professor Knowitall explores sound with Dr Spark and Dr Bright

Secret Lab 3: Acids, Alkalis and Salts

Professor Knowitall and his two assistants learn what acids and alkalis are.

Secret Lab 3: Behind the scenes

Take a look at how the third series of Secret Lab was made!

Secret Lab 3: Crude Oil & Fossil Fuel

Professor Knowitall and his two assistants discover where petrol is from.

Secret Lab 3: Genetics

Professor Knowitall and his two assistants find out how our genes shape us.

Secret Lab 3: Humans and the Environment

Professor Knowitall and his two assistants learn how humans can affect the environment.

Secret Lab 3: Periodic Table

Professor Knowitall and his two assistants discover how scientists predict chemical reactions.

Secret Lab 3: The Respiratory System

Professor Knowitall and his two assistants find out how our respiratory system works.

September 11th (Zoom 2012)

An account of a young Muslim woman’s experiences after the events of September 11.

September 11th (Zoom 2012): Behind the Scenes

Get behind the scenes of September 11th (Zoom 2012)!

Shakespeare: Found in Translation

Documentary following Deafinitely Theatre as they translate a classic Shakespeare play for a Deaf audience.

Shakespeare: Found in Translation - Behind the scenes

Find out more about how the Shakespeare: Found in Translation documentary was made.

Signs of an Affair

A black comedy about Flora, who suspects her husband of 21 years is up to no good.

Signs of an Affair: Behind the scenes

Take a look behind the scenes of Signs of an Affair, our hilarious black comedy.

Small World 1: Behind the scenes

Go behind the scenes of our hilarious sitcom!

Small World 1: Episode 1

The very first episode of our sitcom about a group of flatmates!

Small World 1: Episode 2

Two visitors to the Small World flat threaten to upset Ryan.

Small World 1: Episode 3

The third episode of our sitcom has some special guest stars!

Small World 1: Episode 4

Watch a chaotic house party in the latest episode of Small World!

Small World 1: Episode 5

Find out what kind of changes will happen in the Small World flat!

Small World 2: Behind the scenes (Chris Baker)

Find out more about Chris Baker's journey to Deafhood in Small World Series 2.

Small World 2: Behind the scenes (Paula Garfield)

Actress Paula Garfield explains what it was like to play The Landlord's Wife in Small World!

Small World 2: Episode 1

Ryan is back from LA but all is not well in the flat - and who can tell him what happened ‘That Night’?

Small World 2: Episode 2

Is Laura’s signed song performance the answer to Ryan and Alfonso's eviction problem?

Small World 2: Episode 3

Chris discovers his inner Deafhood and Graham must battle the powers of the one they call ‘Shiny’.

Small World 2: Episode 4

Ryan and Alfonso make a movie and the flatmates all join in... but how will they pay their rent? (Recommended viewing age: 12+)

Small World profile: Alfonso

Find out all about Small World's Alfonso, played by Ace Mahbaz!

Small World profile: Chris Baker

This Small World profile clip features actor David Sands, who plays Chris Baker!

Small World profile: Graham

Find out all about Graham, played by Adam Bassett!

Small World profile: Laura

Find out all about Laura, who is played by Sophie Stone. Who does she like best in the flat?

Small World profile: Ryan

Find out more about Small World's Ryan, played by Brian Duffy.

Small World: How Series 1 was written

Find out how Small World Series 1 was created and written, with the writers and director.

South Africa: Strong Deaf Women

Documentary: What are Deaf women's daily lives like in post-apartheid South Africa?

Still Here

A comedy about a group of ageing Deaf Club performers rallying together.

Strangers (Zoom 2012)

A Deaf teenager has a voice when an interpreter visits.

Strangers (Zoom 2012): Behind the Scenes

Go behind the scenes of Strangers (Zoom 2012)!

Summer in Lockdown

Six members of the Deaf community tell us how the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown affected their lives in Summer 2020.

Sunderland Deaf Society’s 40

A short film, narrated by the members of the 40 year old Sunderland Deaf Society.

Supersonic

Watch Samuel Dore's drama Supersonic, about a Deaf superhero with a special power.

Supersonic: Behind the scenes

Take a look behind the scenes of our superhero drama, Supersonic!

Tamils in Exile

The struggles of deaf Tamils from Sri Lanka who were forced to flee for new lives in France. [Note: Contains descriptions of violence.]

Team Tackle

18-year old April Platt tackles communication barriers with her rugby teammates.

The Battle for BSL

Watch our documentary about how the status of BSL has developed.

The Battle for BSL: Behind the scenes

Go behind the scenes of our documentary about the battle for greater rights for BSL users.

The Beautiful Game

Marios Costi looks at issues that threaten the future of Deaf football, the sport at the heart of the British Deaf community.

The Beautiful Game 2 (Part 1)

Footballer Marios Costi looks at the thrills and spills of the 2019 Deaf Champions League tournament.

The Beautiful Game 2 (Part 2)

More from Marios Costi on the 2019 Deaf Champions League tournament – who will win the cup?

The Big Decisions (Zoom 2014)

Watch John Finn's documentary about the decisions parents of Deaf children must make

The Big Decisions (Zoom 2014): Behind the scenes

Find out more about John Finn's documentary on Deaf parenting

The Black Cats' Tale

The story of Sunderland's deaf football team, Black Cats, in the 2017-18 season.

The Boy from Before

Sam had no friends, until a special friend came along!

The Doll

What power does The Doll hold? [There are horror scenes in this programme. Recommended viewing age is 18.]

The End (Zoom Focus 2011)

Drama: What happens to the Deaf world when deafness is 'cured'?

The Fingerspellers

Comedy about a family of Deaf gangsters!

The Fingerspellers: Behind the scenes

Take a look at how our gangster comedy was made!

The Making of Zoom 2010

A documentary about the 2010 Zoom short film scheme

The Maze of Democracy

How Westminster works and how to vote in the General Election

The Muddy Boot Room Series 1: Episode 1

Join Adam Bassett and his guests in the Boot Room to discuss the best of the month's Deaf football - on and off the pitch.

The Muddy Boot Room Series 1: Episode 2

More football news and chat from Adam Bassett and his Muddy Boot Room guests!

The Muddy Boot Room Series 1: Episode 3

This month's Deaf football round-up from Adam Bassett, his guests and roving reporters!

The Muddy Boot Room Series 1: Episode 4

This month's Deaf football news round-up from Adam Bassett, our roving reporters and special guests!

The Muddy Boot Room Series 1: Episode 5

The first Deaf football news round-up in 2020, hosted by Adam Bassett, with special guests!

The Muddy Boot Room Series 1: Episode 6

All the latest in Deaf football, presented by Adam Bassett, with Ryan Lewis and Donna Serridge-Cross in the studio!

The Muddy Boot Room Series 1: Episode 7

All the latest goings-on in Deaf football, with Joseph Sheridan, reporters and guests!

The Muddy Boot Room Series 1: Episode 8

Presenter Adam Bassett takes a look at this season’s England Deaf Football league, which came to a premature end due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Third Brigade

Documentary following a Deaf brigade during the Libyan revolution. [Note: this programme contains adult themes and descriptions of violence.]

The Three Little Pigs

Louis Neethling tells the story of The Three Little Pigs in BSL!

This Is Deaf: Beautiful BSL

Ahmed Mudawi kicks off a brand new series with a good look at British Sign Language!

This Is Deaf: Black Lives Matter

Presenter Ahmed Mudawi chats to David Ellington about what the BLM movement means to the Black Deaf community.

This Is Deaf: Education

This time, Ahmed and guests look at how Deaf education has changed over the last century.

This Is Deaf: LGBTQIA+ Life

Ahmed talks to members of the LGBTQIA+ community to find out how attitudes have changed over the decades.

This Is Deaf: Mental Health

Ahmed Mudawi talks to experts and people from the community about mental health.

This is I, Remember Me (Zoom 2014)

Watch Jack Smallwood's documentary about Deaf people and dementia

This is I, Remember Me (Zoom 2014): Behind the scenes

Go behind the scenes of Jack Smallwood's documentary about Deaf people and dementia

To Know Him

To lay the man she loves to rest, a deaf woman must overcome a barrier far greater than language. (Recommended viewing age: 18+)

To Know Him: Behind the scenes

Find out more about how our heart-wrenching drama, To Know Him, was made.

Tree Fairy

A Deaf girl asks a fairy for a special Christmas wish!

Tree Fairy: Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes of our Christmas drama!

Tree Fairy: Then and Now

A look back at our classic Christmas family film, Tree Fairy, with some of the filmmakers and actors who were involved in it!

Two Deaf Travellers

Two young Deaf filmmakers document the challenges and discoveries that they come across on a journey.

Two Deaf Yorkshiremen in Lockdown

Light hearted comedy about two grumpy old Deaf men living in Yorkshire during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.

Two Deaf Yorkshiremen in Lockdown: Behind the scenes

Our sitcom, Two Deaf Yorkshiremen in Lockdown, was made remotely during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic... here's how!

Under the Lamp 1: Programme 1

Carolyn Nabarro interviews Steven Dering, Issy Schlisselman and Oliver Westbury

Under the Lamp 1: Programme 2

Carolyn Nabarro interviews Veronica Lewis, Emma Trainor and Rob Wilks

Under the Lamp 1: Programme 3

Carolyn Nabarro interviews Charlotte Moulton-Thomas, Charles Herd and Nick Sturley.

Under the Lamp 1: Programme 4

Carolyn Nabarro interviews Paul Pyfroft, Karen Jones and Anthony Troy

Under the Lamp 1: Programme 5

Carolyn Nabarro interviews Bob McCullough, Richard Beattie and Alice Johnston.

Under the Lamp 1: Programme 6

Carolyn Nabarro interviews Francis Murphy, Dr Colin Dunlop and Judith Collins

Under the Lamp 1: Programme 7

Carolyn Nabarro interviews John Carberry, Diana Martin and Paula Clarke

Under the Lamp 1: Programme 8

Carolyn Nabarro interviews Lillian Lawson, Craig Crowley and John Smith

Under the Lamp 2: Programme 1

Julian Peedle-Calloo interviews Dr Paddy Ladd, Harry Hilliar and Kristy Cooper

Under the Lamp 2: Programme 2

Julian Peedle-Calloo interviews Gloria Pullen, Nana Twum-Danso and Jerry Hanifin

Under the Lamp 2: Programme 3

Julian Peedle-Calloo interviews Hal Draper, Katharine Thomas and Sandra Smith

Under the Lamp 2: Programme 4

Julian Peedle-Calloo interviews John Hay, Janeene Streather and Wendy Daunt.

Under the Lamp 2: Programme 5

Julian Peedle-Calloo interviews Jen Dodds, Emma Amsden and Andrea Hardwick

Under the Lamp 2: Programme 6

Julian Peedle-Calloo interviews Gerry Hughes, Tasnim Sharif and Lauren Peffers

Under the Lamp 2: Programme 7

Julian Peedle-Calloo interviews Claire Dowdican, Sean Curran and Tracey Kilbey

Under the Lamp 2: Programme 8

Julian Peedle-Calloo interviews Andrew Thompson, Jean Pentland and John Denerley

Up For It? 1: Meet the presenters!

A look behind the scenes at the three main faces of Up For It?.

Up For It? 1: Meet Twiks!

A look behind the scenes at the famous "fourth presenter" of Up For It? - the dog!

Up For It? 1: On Location

A look behind the scenes at some of the places that the Up For It? crew have been to.

Up For It? 1: The Studio

A behind the scenes peek at what goes on in the Up For It? studio!

Up For It? 2: Filming in the studio

Behind the scenes fun in the awesome new Up For It? studio!

Up For It? 2: Filming the opening titles

Find out how the funky Up For It? opening titles were filmed!

Up For It? Series 1: Episode 1

Episode 1 of Up For It? - featuring Deaf comedian, Danny Murphy!

Up For It? Series 1: Episode 10

Episode 10 of Up For It?, which looks at coding!

Up For It? Series 1: Episode 2

Episode 2 of Up For It?, featuring deep water diving!

Up For It? Series 1: Episode 3

Episode 3 of Up For It?, which is all about chess and crafts!

Up For It? Series 1: Episode 4

Episode 4 of Up For It?, featuring rock climbing!

Up For It? Series 1: Episode 5

Episode 5 of Up For It? - a look at horse riding!

Up For It? Series 1: Episode 6

Episode 6 of Up For It?, featuring motocross!

Up For It? Series 1: Episode 7

Episode 7 of Up For It? - featuring ballroom dancing!

Up For It? Series 1: Episode 8

Episode 8 of Up For It?, all about Ninjutsu and crafts!

Up For It? Series 1: Episode 9

Episode 9 of Up For It?, featuring gymnastics!

Up For It? Series 2: Episode 1

Talented Deaf triathlon fans star in the first episode of Series 2 of Up For It?... lots more, too!

Up For It? Series 2: Episode 2

What can our amazing young Deaf chef whip up?

Up For It? Series 2: Episode 3

The focus is on fashion in this episode of Up For It?, with hilarious comedy and VV!

Up For It? Series 2: Episode 4

Packed with awesome Deaf football skills, Danny's comedy and VV from Naomi and Ricco!

Up For It? Series 3: Episode 1

In this wet and windy episode, we go sailing with Jack!

Up For It? Series 3: Episode 10

This episode is music to your eyes with the sign choir!

Up For It? Series 3: Episode 2

In this fun and colourful episode, we go into the art world with Melissa!

Up For It? Series 3: Episode 3

Join Xavier in go-karting in this super-fast episode!

Up For It? Series 3: Episode 4

Enter an exciting new world with Naomi and her acting skills!

Up For It? Series 3: Episode 5

Let's go sky-high in this episode with pigeon fancier Briar!

Up For It? Series 3: Episode 6

Be taken aback by Jayden's mad poetry skills in this episode!

Up For It? Series 3: Episode 7

Let's get wet and wild as we go water-skiing with Paris!

Up For It? Series 3: Episode 8

Get your best dance moves out with Joshua as he wows us with his moves!

Up For It? Series 3: Episode 9

Move low, reach high, as we do basketball with Roger!

Vanishing (Zoom 2010)

A mystery: where did the fifth man go? [Note: this programme deals with an adult theme.]

Veneer

Life seems to be passing Mimi by until an incident at work shakes her out of her comfort zone.

Vox Furem

Are mysterious goings on down to the voice thief? [There are horror scenes in this programme. Recommended viewing age is 18.]

Wacky Doctor (Zoom 2010)

A silent comedy which follows a Deaf patient's struggle with his GP

What if?

After a break-up, Jess focuses on rebuilding her life and her self esteem. Will dating someone new help?

Who cares?

A documentary about care for elderly Deaf people.

Wicked Pilot

Magazine show: the first ever BSL Zone programme in January 2009

Wicked Revisited: Episode 1

In this first episode of Wicked Revisited, Julian and Kori look back at Deaf people who live on the edge!

Wicked Revisited: Episode 2

Julian and Rowan look back at traditional, and not-so-traditional, ways that Deaf people find community.

Wicked Revisited: Episode 3

This episode of Wicked Revisited is a cultural feast, as Rowan and Julian look at Deaf arts.

Wicked Revisited: Episode 4

Kori and Julian turn back the clock with some sporty treats from the Wicked archive!

Wicked Revisited: Episode 5

This special episode profiles some of the leading lights of the Deaf community, past and present.

Wicked Revisited: Episode 6

In the final episode of Wicked Revisited, Julian and Kori roll out the red carpet for Deaf award winners.

Words of Caramel

In a refugee camp in the Sahara desert lives a Deaf boy who wants to learn to write, to express the words of his camel friend.

World War II: Unheard Memories - Behind the scenes

Find out how this programme was made

World War II: Unheard Memories - Episode 1

The first part of our documentary telling Deaf people's stories of living in wartime Britain for the first time.

World War II: Unheard Memories - Episode 2

The second part of our documentary featuring Deaf people's memories of wartime in Britain.

World War II: Unheard Memories - Family

Watch Deaf people's memories of stories involving their family during WW2

World War II: Unheard Memories - Happy Memories

Watch Deaf people's stories of their happy memories despite living through WW2

World War II: Unheard Memories - Hard Times

Watch Deaf people's stories of living through hard times during World War II

World War II: Unheard Memories - I will never forget

Watch Deaf people's memories of World War II that they will never forget

World War II: Unheard Memories - Life in wartime Britain

Watch Deaf people's memories of life in wartime Britain during World War II

World War II: Unheard Memories - Lillian King

Watch the late Lillian King's memories of life in wartime Britain during World War II

You, Me (Zoom Focus 2012)

Emotional drama about the closure of a Deaf school.

You, Me (Zoom Focus 2012): Behind the scenes

Learn more about the making of You, Me - a film made as part of the Zoom Focus scheme!

Zoom 2014: The experience of being a Zoom filmmaker

Find out how the directors of Zoom 2014 got on

Zoom Focus 2011: Promo

A documentary about the 2011 Zoom Focus scheme