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Being Marcus

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

Getting Personal with Pierce Starre

This time, presenter Deepa Shastri meets performance artist and CODA Pierce Starre.

Getting Personal with Paula Garfield

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

Getting Personal with Hamza Shaikh

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

Found in the UK

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

Getting Personal with Sophie Stone

Deepa Shastri meets RADA-trained actor Sophie Stone. [Note: addiction & abuse are mentioned.]

Scottish Islanders

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

American Shelter

Watch our documentary about a refuge for Deaf people who have experienced domestic abuse, in Seattle, America
Being Marcus

Being Marcus

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

Cheers for BSL

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

Deaf History

Portraits of historical figures who were deaf
Deaf Sisterhood

Deaf Sisterhood

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

Deaf Victorians

A documentary about the fascinating lives of three Deaf Victorians.
Dot

Dot

A drama documentary about the life of Deaf poet, playwright and activist, Dorothy Miles.
Dot's Legacy

Dot's Legacy

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

Evolution of BSL

Ramon Woolfe finds out how sign language has evolved

Father Cyril

Father Cyril

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

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

Found at the Deaf Club

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

Found in Love

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

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

Found in the UK

Three Deaf people explain how they found their Deaf identities after moving to the UK.
Germany - Safe Refuge

Germany - Safe Refuge

Is Germany a safe haven for Deaf refugees who have risked their lives to escape from war?
Getting Personal with Hamza Shaikh

Getting Personal with Hamza Shaikh

Presenter Deepa Shastri meets graduate Hamza Shaikh who is often mistaken for a child.
Getting Personal with Paula Garfield

Getting Personal with Paula Garfield

Deepa Shastri meets theatre director Paula Garfield. [Note: this programme deals with mental health & suicide.]
Getting Personal with Pierce Starre

Getting Personal with Pierce Starre

This time, presenter Deepa Shastri meets performance artist and CODA Pierce Starre.
Getting Personal with Richard D France

Getting Personal with Richard D France

Deepa Shastri talks to Richard D France about his life, mental health and suicide attempts.

Getting Personal with Sophie Stone

Getting Personal with Sophie Stone

Deepa Shastri meets RADA-trained actor Sophie Stone. [Note: addiction & abuse are mentioned.]
Haiti: Source of Hope

Haiti: Source of Hope

Documentary: How Deaf people in Haiti rebuilt their lives after the 2010 earthquake
History of Deaf Education: Part 1

History of Deaf Education: Part 1

From early sign-language schools to the 1880 Milan conference
History of Deaf Education: Part 2

History of Deaf Education: Part 2

Through the 20th century to the current policy for mainstreaming
I Want To Change The World

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

I've Unplugged

A Swiss documentary about people who have chosen to disconnect their cochlear implants.
Life Stories: Agnes Dyab

Life Stories: Agnes Dyab

Agnes Dyab, the first female chair of the British Deaf Association, tells her life story.
Life Stories: Alex Duguid

Life Stories: Alex Duguid

A biographic documentary about Alex Duguid, his work and his life in the north east of England.
Life Stories: Craig Crowley

Life Stories: Craig Crowley

The life story of Craig Crowley, from the North East of England, who is President of the Deaflympics.
Life Stories: John Smith

Life Stories: John Smith

Comedian and actor John Smith talks to the people and goes to the places that make up his life story.
Living with Parkinson's

Living with Parkinson's

Documentary looking at Deaf people with Parkinson's

Lost Spaces

Lost Spaces

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

Michel's Last Journey

A Deaf tetraplegic man convinces his family to support his wish to die in Switzerland. (Recommended viewing age: 18+.)
Scottish Islanders

Scottish Islanders

Our documentary about Deaf people living in remote areas of the UK.
Shakespeare: Found in Translation

Shakespeare: Found in Translation

Documentary following Deafinitely Theatre as they translate a classic Shakespeare play for a Deaf audience.
South Africa: Strong Deaf Women

South Africa: Strong Deaf Women

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

The Battle for BSL

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

The Maze of Democracy

How Westminster works and how to vote in the General Election
The Third Brigade

The Third Brigade

Documentary following a Deaf brigade during the Libyan revolution
VV - Visual Vernacular

VV - Visual Vernacular

A French programme exploring the art of VV, featuring five VV artists, each representing a different generation and style.
World War II: Unheard Memories - Episode 1

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

World War II: Unheard Memories - Episode 2

The second part of our documentary featuring Deaf people's memories of wartime in Britain.
Zoom Focus 2014: Double Discrimination

Zoom Focus 2014: Double Discrimination

Watch Rinkoo Barpaga's thought-provoking documentary about racism in the Deaf community, made as part of our Zoom Focus 2014 scheme.
Zoom Focus 2014: Listen, Even When Your Heart is Crying

Zoom Focus 2014: Listen, Even When Your Heart is Crying

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

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