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Two Deaf men meet in hospital. Can they help each other as their lives reach crisis point?
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Find out all about the Blue team, Mae Keenan and Setayesh Kamrani-Masoleh. Can they win?
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British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust are looking for a Governance Manager
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British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust are looking for an Audience Engagement Officer
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Vanishing (Zoom 2010)
A mystery: where did the fifth man go? [Note: this programme deals with an adult theme.]
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This is I, Remember Me (Zoom 2014): Behind the scenes
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Team profile: The Purple team from Punk Chef: Kids Challenge!
Find out all about the Purple team, Samuel Davey and Aaron Spear, who are competing for the Young Punk Chef title!
Up for it? Series 1 Episodes 3 and 4: Extras!
Do stuff! New stuff! Are YOU Up For It?
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What's going on behind the scenes at BSLBT?!
Head of Communications and Distribution
British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust are looking for a new Head of Communications and Distribution
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British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust are looking for a new PR Executive
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Team profile: The Red team from Punk Chef: Kids Challenge!
Here's your chance to meet the Red team, Zak Wilson and Oliver Elliott-Chorley from our upcoming programmes, Punk Chef: Kids Challenge!
Up for it? Series 1 Episodes 5 and 6: Extras!
Try stuff! Do stuff! Are YOU Up For It?
Deaf Funny 3 & 4: Behind the scenes
See how they make the actors look different in Deaf Funny 3 & 4 using make-up!
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Personal Assistant to SMT & Trustees
British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust are looking for a Personal Assistant to SMT & Trustees
Otherside (Zoom Focus 2011)
A supernatural comedy set in an insurance office.
Team profile: The Green team from Punk Chef: Kids Challenge!
Here's your chance to meet the Green team, Milly McCarthy and Opal Lycett from Punk Chef: Kids Challenge!
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Try stuff! New stuff! Are YOU Up For It?
BSLBT Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion, both on and off screen.
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PR Executive
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All Day (Zoom 2010)
A romantic comedy about two single neighbours looking for love
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Paul Miller's magical tale about a Deaf girl who receives three wishing stars
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Watch Deaf people's memories of stories involving their family during WW2
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How to get in touch with our Commissioners, Cathy, Charlie and Julian...
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Research
Four Deaf Yorkshiremen go to Blackpool
Can four grumpy old Deaf men enjoy a weekend by the sea?
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Cheers for BSL
Documentary about the stage 3 debate for the British Sign Language (Scotland) Bill.
New producers’/directors’ initiative (factual) – text version
Do you want to produce or direct a 28-minute programme? Find out more here (English version)...
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Jump & Shoot (Zoom 2011)
A documentary: A father passes his basketball legacy to his daughter.
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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.
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Punk Chef: Kids Challenge: Behind the scenes
Watch as four teams compete to win the Young Punk Chef Award!
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
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A personal documentary about how Deaf people experience their parents' grief.
Strangers (Zoom 2012): Behind the Scenes
Go behind the scenes of Strangers (Zoom 2012)!
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A documentary about the fascinating lives of three Deaf Victorians.
What's on TV
What's coming up on the BSL Zone...
Tree Fairy
A Deaf girl asks a fairy for a special Christmas wish!
Secret Lab Series 1
Science programme for deaf children presented in BSL
Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)
British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust are looking for a Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)
Latest
Recent news about Deaf issues.
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Follow Aran's life journey as she thinks about converting to Islam. What will she decide to do?
Secret Lab Series 2
Science programme for deaf children presented in BSL
Shakespeare: Found in Translation - Behind the scenes
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Secret Lab Series 3
Science programme for deaf children presented in BSL
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Make TV for BSL Zone!
The Fingerspellers: Behind the scenes
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Wacky Doctor (Zoom 2010)
A silent comedy which follows a Deaf patient's struggle with his GP
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BSLBT Privacy Notice
More information about programme makers' privacy rights.
Does Deaf Football have a Future? (Zoom 2014)
Watch Thomas Giddens' documentary about the future of Deaf football
Awards
About
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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?
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Get behind the scenes of September 11th (Zoom 2012)!
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Hope is a care-free, fun-loving Deaf teenager... but a fatal diagnosis is about to change everything.
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News and information about COVID-19 in BSL.
My Song
A thought-provoking drama about Deaf identity.
The End (Zoom Focus 2011)
Drama: What happens to the Deaf world when deafness is 'cured'?
Small World 1: Behind the scenes
Go behind the scenes of our hilarious sitcom!
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Behind the scenes of our Christmas drama!
Scottish Islanders
Our documentary about Deaf people living in remote areas of the UK.
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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!
Found in Love
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More crazy goings-on in the Small World flat...
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The Beautiful Game 2 (Part 1)
Footballer Marios Costi looks at the thrills and spills of the 2019 Deaf Champions League tournament.
50/50
Comedy drama about two friends - one Deaf, one hearing! Can they make it rich?
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Small World Series 1
The hilarious flatmates star in their first series!
CODA (Zoom 2011)
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Comedy about a family of Deaf gangsters!
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The Battle for BSL
Watch our documentary about how the status of BSL has developed.
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Let's Animate!
John Finn's tutorial on how to create animation
The End goes to India!
The End, our Zoom 2012 film, is being screened at AbilityFest in Chennai, India!
Four Deaf Yorkshiremen go to Blackpool: Behind the scenes
Take a look behind the scenes in Blackpool!
Hearing People for Deaf Dogs at Aesthetica!
Deaf Funny 4's sketch, Hearing People for Deaf Dogs, is being screened at Aesthetica Short FIlms Festival!
Live stream 8: 12th May 2019 (mental health and suicide)
Clive Mason interviews Richard D France and Herbert Klein.
Almost at SQIFF 2019!
One of our new short films has been selected for screening at SQIFF 2019!
Supersonic: Behind the scenes
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Fairytale of London Town
A bittersweet modern-day fairytale about three very different Christmases...
Casting call for a BSL horror film!
Now casting: Night Deviant, Deaf director William Horsefield’s short horror film for BSL Zone.
This is I, Remember Me (Zoom 2014)
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Five Needles (Zoom 2011)
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BSLBT is looking for a new Team Administrator
We are looking for a new Team Administrator to help our Administration and Finance Manager to provide a range of support services.
BSLBT’s Autumn Commissioning Round 2019
We are now looking to commission new factual programmes and short films from Deaf filmmakers.
Zoom 2014: The experience of being a Zoom filmmaker
Find out how the directors of Zoom 2014 got on
The Beautiful Game 2 (Part 2)
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Deaflympics 2009 Recaptured
Relive the 2009 Deaflympics in Taipei
Let's Go Wild
Wildlife series for deaf children presented in BSL
Hope(ful) for Encounters Festival Award!
Our brand-new drama, Hope (due to be released in Autumn),has been nominated for an award at the Encounters Festival!
BSL Zone is on Social Media!
BSL Zone is on various social media platforms - find out more!
Found
Three Deaf people tell us about the day they found the Deaf world.
New Chief Executive and Interim Chair for BSLBT
After 10 years as BSLBT’s Executive Chair, Ruth Griffiths’ role has been split into two.
Chasing Cotton Clouds
A Deaf boy who is grieving for his father imagines a fantasy world.
Taiwan screening for Found in the UK!
BSL Zone’s documentary, Found in the UK, is to be screened in Taiwan!
New animation explains BSLBT
BSLBT has commissioned a new animation to explain what BSLBT is, and what it is for!
Scottish Islanders: Behind the scenes
See how our documentary about Deaf people living on remote islands was made.
Battle Lines: Behind the scenes
Take a look at production on our WW1 drama!
BSL Interpreted WFTV Event!
Women in Film and Television is hosting a BSL interpreted event!
Close Up 1: Behind the scenes
Go behind the scenes of our first Close Up series, with interviewer Tessa Padden
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 - I will never forget
Watch Deaf people's memories of World War II that they will never forget
The school summer holidays are nearly here…
... and we have plenty of children's TV for those rainy days!
Lost Community
David Ellington's moving documentary about the closure of Bristol Deaf Club
Up For It? Series 1
Series for children and their families.
Alex Duguid is awarded an MBE!
TV's Alex Duguid has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Listen, Even When Your Heart is Crying (Zoom Focus 2014): Behind the scenes
See how this programme from Melissa Mostyn was made
Double Discrimination (Zoom Focus 2014)
Rinkoo Barpaga's thought-provoking documentary about racism in the Deaf community (2014).
Punk Chef: Kids Challenge
Punk Chef special in which four teams compete for the Young Punk Chef title!
Filming to start for Almost
Almost, a new short drama for BSL Zone, is due to be filmed next week!
If I Don't Lose, I'll Lose (Zoom 2014): Behind the scenes
See how Jean St Clair made her new comedy!
Promos: Secret Lab 3: Programme 1
Here are two promos for the first programme of the new Secret Lab series!
Deaf Beat (Zoom Focus 2011)
A comedy: two detectives try to stop a con man from striking again!
History of Deaf Education: Part 2
An exploration of Deaf education through the 20th century to the current policy for mainstreaming.
Five awards for BSL Zone productions at Deaffest 2019!
Our productions received an amazing five awards at last weekend’s 2019 Film and TV Awards Gala at Deaffest!
BSL Zone is now pinning on Pinterest!
BSL Zone has set up a new profile on Pinterest.
Found: Behind the scenes
Find out how our documentary about Deaf identity was made, with director Charlie Swinbourne
The Big Decisions (Zoom 2014): Behind the scenes
Find out more about John Finn's documentary on Deaf parenting
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.
Road to Gold
Programmes following the UK Deaflympics 2009 team as they prepare, and compete in Taipei
Workshops at the Birmingham REP
Workshops for d/Deaf people at The Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Who cares?
A documentary about care for elderly Deaf people.
Up For It? Series 2
Series for children and their families.
Game of Life (Zoom 2010)
A light-hearted comedy with a devilish twist.
Go Ahead (Zoom 2010)
A Deaf man is contacted by a mysterious person via his textphone.
Screenings coming up for two of our films!
To Know Him and Signs of an Affair have some screenings coming up soon!
Mental health live stream coming soon
A live stream of a discussion on mental health to take place soon.
Punk Chef
Punk Chef teaches people in the Deaf community to cook tasty meals.
The Battle for BSL: Behind the scenes
Go behind the scenes of our documentary about the battle for greater rights for BSL users.
Crossing the Divide (Zoom 2012): Behind the Scenes
Get behind the scenes of Crossing the Divide (Zoom 2012)!
BSL Zone programmes reach Hong Kong!
Deaf Funny 3 and Found at the Deaf Club are to be screened at the 9th Hong Kong International Deaf Film Festival.
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
Deaf Funny
The world's first BSL TV comedy sketch show, with sketches based on Deaf life!
Life is a Gift (Zoom 2011)
Follow a Deaf Afghan immigrant’s fight for asylum.
History of Deaf Education: Part 1
A look back at Deaf education, from early signing schools to the 1880 Milan conference.
Celebratory gathering for BSLBT stakeholders
BSLBT celebrated its' 10th birthday in style!
Up for it? Sneak peeks behind the scenes
To Know Him hits the States!
To Know Him is being screened in Philadelphia, USA.
4
Watch Bim Ajadi's film about a young Deaf man who is challenged to a game of Connect 4
Inspired to cook?
If you've been inspired by Punk Chef to do some cooking, here are his recent recipes!
4: Behind the scenes
Take a look behind the scenes of Bim Ajadi's drama, 4.
The Big Decisions (Zoom 2014)
Watch John Finn's documentary about the decisions parents of Deaf children must make
Double Discrimination (Zoom Focus 2014): Behind the scenes
Go behind the scenes of Rinkoo Barpaga's documentary, and find out why he made it
Jerry Hanifin
We at BSLBT were saddened to learn of Jerry Hanifin' death.
A Deaf Life (Zoom 2010)
A comedy about a Deaf man's memories
ITV SignPost receives prestigious awards!
ITV SignPost has won two awards at the RTS North East awards!
Close Up
In-depth interview series
Never Enough (Part 1)
Follow St John’s Deaf Football Club in their successful 2018-19 season, as they struggle through the first half.
Live stream 9: 27th September 2019 (cancer)
Clark Denmark interviews Helen Oxlade and Abigail Gorman.
BSL Zone programmes shortlisted by Deaffest!
Several of our short films and TV programmes have been shortlisted for awards at the Deaffest 2019 Film and TV Awards.
World War II: Unheard Memories - Episode 2
The second part of our documentary featuring Deaf people's memories of wartime in Britain.
Supersonic
Watch Samuel Dore's drama Supersonic, about a Deaf superhero with a special power.
Admit None (Zoom 2011)
Two friends search for the subtitles at the cinema!
Changes to BSL Zone’s TV Schedule from 1st April
The way you watch BSL Zone programmes on TV is going to change on 1st April.
To Know Him heads over to Eastern Europe!
To Know Him is being screened as part of a tour going around Czech Republic and Slovakia!
10th anniversary live stream coming soon!
We at BSL Zone will be having a live stream discussion to look back at the last 10 years of broadcasting!
Lost Spaces
“We are here, we are not invisible!" Bristol Deaf community go on a quest to secure their future.
BSLBT has three new trustees!
We are very pleased to welcome three new people to our Board of Trustees.
Hope: Behind the Scenes
Watch to see how our drama, Hope, was created.
Living with Parkinson's
Documentary looking at Deaf people with Parkinson's
BSL Zone Website now has Box Sets!
Introducing box sets to the BSL Zone website!
See Deaf related films on the big screen!
Several UK-wide Deaf film events are on in the next few weeks.
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Reverberations to be screened in Sweden
Our sci fi film will be on the big screen at the deaf film festival, Dövfilmfestival-Skåne, in March.
Two brand new series coming to BSL Zone!
BSLBT is delighted to commission two new factual TV series in 2019.
Shakespeare: Found in Translation
Documentary following Deafinitely Theatre as they translate a classic Shakespeare play for a Deaf audience.
Can you answer a few questions?
We want to find out more about how you watch TV!
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!
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!
Five Needles to be screened at Holocaust Memorial
Julian Peedle-Calloo’s Zoom 2011 film, Five Needles, is to be screened at a Holocaust Memorial Event in Eastbourne.
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.
More new BSL Zone programmes announced!
New commissions for 2019 announced!
Little World (Zoom 2012): Behind the Scenes
Find out how Little World (Zoom 2012) was created in this Behind the Scene!
Award for Hope at Encounters Film Festival!
Hope has won an award at Encounters Film Festival, and we have a brand new Behind the Scenes for Hope too.
Deaf Funny 1 & 2: Behind the scenes
See how Deaf Funny, our comedy sketch show, was made in this peek behind the scenes.
BSLBT's 2019 Script Bank scheme is now live!
We are pleased to announce the launch of a pilot writing scheme called Script Bank.
Final Casting Call: Night Deviant
Would you like to star in a short horror film? Now's your chance!
Dr Terry Riley OBE
All of us at BSLBT were deeply saddened to learn that Dr Terry Riley OBE has passed away.
Opportunity for budding women filmmakers
Here's an opportunity for women to apply for funding to make a factual TV programme!
Punk Chef On The Road: Behind the scenes (Sussex)
Cooking up signs and filming an outdoor cooking segment for Punk Chef On The Road!
BSLBT is looking for a new Chair
We are now looking for outstanding candidates to apply for the role of Chair, following structural changes made to the role and board.
The End is being screened in Belgium!
The End is being screened at the 5th anniversary edition of The Extraordinary Film Festival.
Almost is an Official Selection for Brighton Rocks!
Almost has been put on the Official Selections for Brighton Rocks International Film Festival.
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!
BSL Zone Films in Finland and Netherlands!
Two BSL Zone films are being screened in Finland and Netherlands
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!
The End and Dot at Dövfilm Festival in Sweden!
The End and Dot are being screened at the 20th Dövfilm Festival in Stockholm, Sweden.
BSL Zone programmes are now on Sky On Demand
You can now watch a selection of our programmes on Sky On Demand!
New roles at BSLBT
Some changes have been made at BSLBT!
The BSL Zone Festive Cookery Live Stream!
Exciting news: the next BSL Zone live stream will be a festive cooking special, with Scott Garthwaite, Yvonne Cobb and Fifi Garfield!
Looking for contributors for Getting Personal Series 2
Could YOU be in a Getting Personal programme, made for BSLBT by Drummer TV?
More screenings for LGBT+ short, Almost!
Our brand-new short film, Almost, is doing very well at festivals...
Hope scoops four awards in Tolosa!
Hope has won 4 awards at the 10th Tolosa International Deaf Festival!
Confession (Zoom Focus 2012) - Behind the Scenes
Take a look behind the scenes of Confession (Zoom Focus)!
Our new (Unofficial) YouTube channel!
We’re absolutely delighted to be able to announce our new YouTube channel, which is called BSL Zone Unofficial!
12 Days: Behind the scenes
See how our romantic Christmas comedy drama, 12 Days, was made.
What's to come in 2020!
Here's a short video showing some of our brand new programmes for 2020!
Close Up 3: Behind the scenes
A look behind the scenes of Close Up Series 3. How did the crew work together?
Almost screening, and release!
Almost is being screened at a festival, and we have news about its' release!
Congratulations, Alex Duguid MBE!
It was lovely to see Alex Duguid being presented with his MBE for services to Deaf people and British Sign Language education.
Do you know someone who wants to change the world?
Drummer TV are looking for 12-17 year olds who want to make the world a better place...
BSLBT’s Script Bank scheme is now underway!
BSLBT have launched the Script Bank scheme with 5 writers participating!
First award win for Almost!
Our short film, Almost, has just won its first award!
ITV SignPost and BSLBT training scheme kicks off!
We are pleased to see the launch of the training scheme with two Deaf trainees!
5 BSL Zone films go to Seattle!
5 BSL Zone films have been selected for screening at the Seattle Deaf Film Festival!
New BSLBT drama development round
BSLBT is pleased to announce a drama development round.
Two BSL Zone films at RTS West!
We at BSLBT were thrilled when we found out that two of our programmes have been shortlisted for Royal Television Society (RTS) West of England awards!
Three new short films are being made very soon
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve commissioned some new short films!
Almost screening in more festivals!
The LGBT+ short film is being screened at more festivals!
RTS North East and The Border Awards
Good news at the Royal Television Society (RTS) North East and the Border Centre Awards on Saturday 29th February!
Welcome to our new website!
As you may have noticed, this website has a shiny new 2020-ready design!
Coronavirus BSL Q&A live stream: 7pm, 17th March
Coronavirus BSL Q&A live stream 2: 7pm, 20th March
Fifi Garfield, Clare Halliday and Dr Justine Durno return for more Q&A.
Coronavirus Self Isolation & Mental Health live stream: 7pm, 25th March
Fifi Garfield, Dr Sarah Powell and Clare Halliday discuss the situation.
Coronavirus: Work, benefits and the legal system live stream: 7pm, 27th March
A live streamed discussion about coronavirus relating to work, benefits and the legal system.
Coronavirus, Children and Education live stream: 7pm, 1st April
A live streamed discussion about the impact of coronavirus on children, and their education.
Hello from BSL Zone
We hope you're all safe and well - here's a little update from us...
Staying Positive: Caring for ourselves and others live stream
We will be having a live streamed discussion on caring for ourselves and others during the pandemic, with Fifi Garfield, Trudi Collier Banks and Barbara Brown.
Former Nickelodeon and UKTV executive Tim Patterson is new BSLBT Chair
Tim Patterson, former senior executive at Nickelodeon and UKTV, is the new BSLBT Chair.
Coronavirus: Supporting elderly and vulnerable people live stream: 7pm, 22nd April
We will be having a live stream to discuss supporting elderly and vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An update on BSLBT's Script Bank scheme!
The Script Bank scheme has been running for a few months already - find out what's coming!
Our Spring 2020 Factual Development Round is Open!
BSLBT's Spring 2020 Factual Development Round is now open for proposals.
Almost bags another award and a festival!
Almost has won an award for Best Performance, and will be included in an online festival in May!
Comedy live stream: Stay In Stand Up
Fed up? Join Fifi Garfield, Gavin Lilley and Nadeem Islam for a fun interactive live stream!
Presenter call out – could it be you?
Drummer TV are looking for a Deaf BSL presenter for a Deaf history series!
Live stream: Coronavirus Lockdown Q&A
Want to know more and understand what the changes in lockdown rules are? Join Fifi Garfield, Damaris Cooke, and Dr Justine Durno in our live stream Q&A session.
Casting call for new short LGBT+ drama
Teresa Garratty and Flashing Lights Media are looking for two female actors!
Lockdown BBQ Live stream - Wednesday 10th June
We will be having a BBQ livestream on our Facebook page.
We are now recruiting for a Production Co-ordinator
We at BSLBT are looking for an experienced Production Co-ordinator to join our Commissioning and Content team.
Contributors wanted for new TV project!
Drummer TV is looking for stories about how the COVID-19 crisis has affected Deaf people.
Almost taking part in online festival!
Almost will be participating in SPLICE's online festival.
BSL Zone COVID-19 Daily News to End
From week beginning 22nd June, we won’t be providing any more COVID-19 news updates in BSL.
Education: The "New Normal" Live stream - Wednesday 24th June
We will be having a live streamed discussion about education in lockdown on our Facebook page.
Deaf BSL users needed for new documentary
A documentary covering Where's the Interpreter? campaign is looking for participants.
Black Lives Matter and Black Deaf media representation live stream - Wednesday 1st July
We will be hosting a live streamed discussion on Black Deaf media representation with Black Deaf people working in media.
Black Lives Matter: A statement from the BSLBT Board
The BSLBT Board stands against racism and has been reflecting on the diversity of our organisation and our content.
Seattle Deaf Film Festival is happening!
Seattle Deaf Film Festival will be taking place online on 10th - 12th July!
Call out: Quiz host and possible co-presenter
Drummer TV are looking for a host and possible co-presenter for a quiz show that is in development!
Call out: TV presenter and participants needed!
Mutt & Jeff Pictures are looking for people to be in a new wildlife programme... and to present it!
Call out: Could you present a gardening programme?
Drummer TV is looking for someone to present a potential series about gardening!
Awards won at Seattle Deaf Film Festival!
Seattle Deaf Film Festival was held online on 10 - 12th July, and awards were won by BSL Zone programmes!
Do you want to share your lockdown story?
Drummer TV’s Summer of Lockdown programme will follow the experiences of Deaf people during the coronavirus crisis and lockdown.
Almost screening at more festivals!
The LGBT+ short film, Almost, is being screened at more festivals.
Ofcom wants to hear from you!
Ofcom is doing a consultation on accessibility of on-demand TV services.
Now recruiting: Two Production Executives
We are looking for two Production Executives to join our Commissioning and Content team.
Almost screening in Connecticut, USA!
Almost is being screened in a virtual film festival that's based in Connecticut, USA!
RTS Award for I Want To Change The World!
I Want To Change The World has won an award at RTS West of Engand!
BSLBT Trustee to present at Hong Kong Festival
John Wilson will be presenting at a festival in Hong Kong!
Two Deaf Travellers is a festival finalist!
Two Deaf Travellers is in the Documentary Short category at Beer Town Film Festival!
Photo focus: BSLBT Script Bank weekend
The BSLBT Script Bank project held a COVID friendly read-through weekend recently.
Our programmes are being shown worldwide!
Many film festivals around the world have now moved online.
Online film festival screenings and a workshop!
More excellent news about Here/Not Here and I Want to Change The World!
Photo focus: Where is the Interpreter? documentary filming
See the Where is the Interpreter? documentary crew in action as the campaign arrived in London!
Welcoming our new Digital Editorial Assistant!
Claire Clark has joined the BSLBT team!
More awards for Hope and I Want to Change The World!
Hope and I Want To Change The World wins awards at Deaf Rochester Film Festival and Madrid Film Festival.
Here/Not Here watch party and live stream!
Film Africa and Deaffest are hosting a watch party and live stream as part of the Film Africa 2020 festival!
Here/Not Here is at Aesthetica!
Here/Not here is being screened at the Aesthetica Short Film Festival.
Photo focus: Double thrills
Peek behind the scenes at photographs taken during the filming of The Doll and Vox Furem!
Photo focus: Getting Personal (Richard and Louise)
Becky Bailey took some ace portraits of our Getting Personal contributors; here's a peek!
Tourism video award for Two Deaf Travellers!
Two Deaf Travellers wins Silver award at Amorgos Tourism Film Festival
Bim makes a BAFTA Breakthrough!
Bim Ajadi, director of Here/Not Here, has been named a BAFTA Breakthrough participant!
We are now looking for a Finance Officer
We are now looking for a Finance Officer to join our team in January.
Meet Our Commissioning Team
Meet the team and put names to faces!
BSL Zone programmes are up for a DSPY award!
Three of our programmes are up for a Deaf Sports Personality of the Year 2020 award!
Photo focus: Reverberations
Let's sneak behind the scenes of Reverberations, when it was filmed back in 2018!
Our new Commissioning section
We now have a new section on our website which explains how we commission programmes.
What's on BSL Zone in 2021?
Here's a sneak peek of some of the brand new TV programmes we've got planned for 2021!
The Muddy Boot Room Wins Visual Sports Media of The Year 2020
The Muddy Boot Room has won Deaf Sports Media of the Year 2020 award at Deaf Sports Personality of the Year!
Here/Not Here at London Short Film Festival
Here/Not Here will be screening as part of the My Eye Is My Ear event!
Check out our new BSL subtitles!
On our website, we now have British Sign Language subtitles!
Can you help? We're looking for panel members!
We are now looking for up to 6 independent people to join our Commissioning Advisory Panel.
Applications now open for funding
Two very different opportunities for telling real Deaf stories are now open.
Channel 4’s Production Training Scheme
Application to learn about making television programmes through Channel 4’s Production Training Scheme is now open!
Meet the EPs
How to arrange a Zoom meeting with our Executive Producers.
Welcoming our new Finance Officer!
Mariam Qazi has joined the BSLBT team!
Photo focus: To Know Him
Take a look at the set of To Know Him, which was filmed back in 2017!
What if? goes to its first film festivals!
Teresa Garratty’s short film, What if?, will be shown at two festivals, in Canada and Australia!
Three BSL Zone dramas to be shown in Swedish festival
Three of our films are to be shown at Dövfilmfestival Skåne!
Two Deaf Travellers go to Japan!
Two Deaf Travellers has had a screening and prize at Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival!
Are you interested in the use of BSL on TV?
Heriot Watt University is holding a webinar, Exploring BSL on TV
Award wins for two of our short films!
What if? and Two Deaf Travellers win awards at film festivals!
Photo focus: Never Enough
Who was behind the camera during the making of our football documentary, Never Enough?
Why not watch a box set through Easter?
There are plenty of box sets on our website for you to choose from!
Photo focus: Veneer
Take a peek behind the (socially distanced) cameras during the filming of our quirky drama, Veneer!
Call out for a pilot game show
Can you help Drummer TV to make a test programme?
We’re looking for a Production Co-ordinator
We need an experienced Production Co-ordinator to cover maternity leave.
CODAs live stream - Tuesday 27th April
Join Fifi Garfield, Alim Jayda, Chandrika Gopalakrishnan and Matt Dixon on our Facebook page!
Casting call: Four Deaf Yorkshiremen
Would you love to be in Four Deaf Yorkshiremen? Now’s your chance! Actors
Best Overall Filmmaker award for Teresa Garratty!
Teresa Garratty wins Best Overall Filmmaker for her film, What If?!
What do you think about BSL on TV and online?
Ofcom wants to know YOUR views!
Photo focus: Dot
Peek behind the scenes on the set of Dot, which was filmed in 2017.
I Want To Change The World makes Broadcast Awards shortlist!
The winner will be announced on the 27th of May!
Photo focus: Getting Personal Series 1
Feast your eyes on Becky Bailey's portraits of our Getting Personal contributors.
I Want To Change The World wins Broadcast Award!
I Want To Change The World wins for being "groundbreaking"!
Photo focus: Up For It? Series 3
Peek behind the scenes in the Up For It? Series 3 studio!
Two Deaf Travellers wins Gold!
Two Deaf Travellers wins Independent Travel at International Tourism Film Festival Africa!
Two Deaf Travellers Wins Another Gold Award!
Two Deaf Travellers wins an award at CIFFT!
Calling all young CODAs...
Laura Eadsforth is making a short film and would like to hear from you.
Double Discrimination to be shown at London Indian Film Festival
Rinkoo's Barpaga's film will be shown as part of a special BSL screening!
Presenters wanted for a cookery show!
Would you like to present a fun, fast paced cookery programme?
Fancy being a judge in a cookery programme?
Are you an experienced home cook or professional chef?
What If? wins LGBTIQQ
Teresa Garratty's film award at Splice Film Fest!
Young deaf cookery fans are needed!
Is your child 10-14 years old and a deaf BSL user? Click here...
An open letter to Deaf TV programme makers from the BSLBT Board
This letter is available in BSL and English: click the link to watch/read it.
Is your child 10-14 years old?
Do they enjoy cooking?
Photo focus: Punk Chef on the Road Series 2
See what Scott and the Punk Chef on the Road crew got up to on their travels!
Dot: Behind the scenes
More about our docu-drama, Dot, and documentary, Dot's Legacy; both about Deaf poet Dot Miles.
Ever wanted to be in a game show?
Now's your chance... and you could even win £1000!
Introducing Best Coast's Erik Akervall
Learn more about Erik Akervall, who made Best Coast!
Drummer TV looking for crew
The new game show is looking for a Runner and a Researcher.
Introducing The Paddy Ladd Close Up Trilogy
The Close Up producers talk about Paddy Ladd's interview.
Festivals and screenings round up - July 2021
Upcoming screenings for Here/Not Here, Two Deaf Travellers and What If?
Life Out There: Behind the scenes
Learn about the inspiration for Life Out There!
Casting call (deaf) for new BSL Zone drama
Writer/director Samuel Dore is looking for BSL using actors for Diagnonsense.
Life Stories: Alex Duguid - Behind the scenes
How was our biopic made?
Casting call (hearing) for new BSL Zone drama
Samuel Dore is looking for hearing actors for roles in Diagnonsense.
Life Stories: John Smith - Behind the scenes
A look at how our biopic about the famous Deaf stand up comedian was made.
Two new Four Deaf Yorkshiremen films coming soon!
Here's a sneak peek of the filming, which took place in Yorkshire earlier this month...
Live stream 1: 12th April 2017 (Signs of an Affair)
Fifi Garfield interviews Jean St Clair and Louis Neethling.
Festivals and screenings round up - August 2021
Upcoming screenings for Here/Not Here, Almost, Hope, To Know Him and Two Deaf Travellers.
Live stream 2: 17th May 2017 (Deaf Funny)
Fifi Garfield interviews Charlie Swinbourne and John Smith.
Two Deaf Travellers bags another award!
Raabia's short film wins award at Silafest.
Live stream 3: 13th December 2017 (2017 round up)
Fifi Garfield interviews Raabia Hussain and Mia Ward.
Gold Award at Travel Film Festival
Two Deaf Travellers tops the Independent Filmmmakers category!
Live stream 4: 7th February 2018 (Dot Miles)
Clark Denmark, Jean St Clair, Cathy Heffernan and Dr Paddy Ladd discuss Dot Miles.
Photo focus: This Is Deaf
Check out what went on behind the scenes at the This Is Deaf shoot in Gateshead!
Live stream 5: 12th September 2018 (Deaf football)
Marios Costi interviews Oliver Eadsforth and Jonny Nelson.
Festivals and screenings round up - October 2021
It's a fantastic month for Ted Evans, Teresa Garratty, David Ellington and Raabia Hussain!
Live stream 6: 12th November 2018 (Deaf clubs)
Richard Jones interviews Janice Connolly and Dawn Marshall.
Summer in Lockdown a finalist at MIPCOM!
It will be held in Cannes.
Live stream 7: 25th March 2019 (BSLBT's 10th anniversary)
Fifi Garfield interviews Dr Terry Riley OBE and Louis Neethling.
A new film is coming to BSL Zone soon...
Ruaridh Lever-Hogg gives us an insight to his first film.
And then there were four (again)!
Who are the two new Deaf Yorkshiremen? Click here to find out!
Lost Spaces: Behind the scenes
David Ellington explains why and how he made Lost Spaces.
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!
Reverberations: Behind the scenes (VFX edition)
Find out more about the amazing special effects in our sci fi drama, Reverberations!
Summer in Lockdown wins MIPCOM award!
Documentary wins Diversify Excellence Award in the Disability Unscripted category!
Signs of an Affair: Behind the scenes
Take a look behind the scenes of Signs of an Affair, our hilarious black comedy.
Deaffest on Tour is going to Warwick!
Don't miss the premiere of This Is Deaf: LGBTQIA+ Life!
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!
Opportunities to work with a production company
Screen Northants wants YOU to work with them!
Small World 2: Behind the scenes (Chris Baker)
Find out more about Chris Baker's journey to Deafhood in Small World Series 2.
Festivals and Screenings Round Up - November 2021
Signs of an Affair goes to Japan!
Small World Series 1 Extras
Find out about Small World's characters, and how it was created.
Photo focus: Getting Personal with Wayne Sharples
See gay rugby player Wayne Sharples having fun on the pitch!
To Know Him: Behind the scenes
Find out more about how our heart-wrenching drama, To Know Him, was made.
Sneak peek: Diagnonsense!
What have we been up to lately?
Up For It? 2: Filming the opening titles
Find out how the funky Up For It? opening titles were filmed!
Two new rounds are open for programme makers
Our Annual Factual Development Round and New Directors' Commissioning Round (Factual) are now open!
Up For It? 2: Filming in the studio
Behind the scenes fun in the awesome new Up For It? studio!
Freelance social media presenters wanted
How about presenting some short social media videos for BSL Zone?
Welcoming our new Executive Producer!
Charlie Swinbourne has joined the BSLBT team!
Secret Lab 3: Behind the scenes
Take a look at how the third series of Secret Lab was made!
Festivals and Screenings Round Up - December 2021
It's a fantastic month with many awards!
You, Me (Zoom Focus 2012)
Emotional drama about the closure of a Deaf school.
We're rooting for Rose!
We'll be cheering her on in the final of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday!
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.]
What's in store for 2022?
We've got lots of brilliant brand new programmes lined up for you, that's what - take a peek!
Still Here
A comedy about a group of ageing Deaf Club performers rallying together.
Huge congratulations to Rose and Giovanni!
We're absolutely thrilled that Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice won Strictly Come Dancing 2021.
Signs of an Affair
A dark comedy about Flora, who suspects her husband of 21 years is up to no good.
Photo focus: BSL Zone's Top 10 Comedy Moments
Take a peek behind the scenes of this laugh-a-minute shoot!
Life Out There
Billy realises it’s time to really find life out there.
Sneak peek: Sign2Win
We're beyond excited about our brand new BSL game show!
12 Days
In this Christmassy drama, a couple spends 12 days apart with no technology. Will their love survive?
Champion of the World
Drama: A young Deaf athlete fights her way back from injury.
Alex Duguid MBE
We were saddened to learn that Alex Duguid MBE has passed away.
Confession (Zoom Focus 2012)
An historical drama set during Victorian England.
Festivals and Screenings Round Up - January 2022
It's an excellent start to the year for Teresa Garratty and William Horsefield!
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+)
Photo focus: Four Deaf Yorkshiremen's Takeaway
Take a peek behind the scenes of the crew creating the comedy!
Evolution of BSL
Ramon Woolfe finds out how sign language has evolved
Photo focus: Wild Visitors to my Home
Take a look at the team behind the wildlife series!
Frances Elton
We at BSLBT were extremely saddened to learn of Frances Elton's passing.
Dot's Legacy
Nadia Nadarajah examines the life and legacy of Deaf poet, playwright and activist Dot Miles, who died in 1993.
Dot
A drama documentary about the life of Deaf poet, playwright and activist, Dorothy Miles. [Note: this programme deals with suicide.]
Could you be the next BSLBT Chair or Trustee?
The BSLBT Board is now looking for a new Chair and several Trustees.
Photo focus: Klarissa
Take a look at the very small team behind the making of Klarissa!
Found in Sport
Three Deaf people explain how they found their Deaf identities after getting involved in different kinds of sport.
We’re looking for a Business Affairs Executive
We're now looking for a Business Affairs Executive to join our team.
Found at the Deaf Club
Three Deaf people explain how discovering their local Deaf clubs changed their lives.
Royal Television Society, Deaffest and Horror Unleashed
It's an exciting month for BSL Zone as programmes gets nominated for awards at the Royal Television Society, Deaffest and Horror Unleashed!
An update on the BSL Zone app
You'll need to update the BSL Zone app on your devices!
Casting call: Reverberations sequel
Screen Northants are looking for three actors to star in the next Reverberations film!
Wicked Pilot
Magazine show: the first ever BSL Zone programme, from January 2009!
Deaf talent wanted in different areas of production
Are you interested in working on set and behind the camera?
We are now looking for a Production Executive
We at BSLBT are looking for a Production Executive to join our Commissioning team.
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.
Do you have a passion for gardening?
Drummer TV are looking for people to work in their Deaf TV gardening team!
The Black Cats' Tale
The story of Sunderland's deaf football team, Black Cats, in the 2017-18 season.
Photo focus: Sign2Win 1
Check out Becky Bailey's awesome photographs of the Sign2Win studio shoot!
This programme
Programme 1
Call out: Script editors for deaf drama and comedy projects
We are looking to create a list of script editors.
Dot Miles' poems: Uncut
Watch five of Dorothy "Dot" Miles' poems being performed in full by Deaf BSL and VV performers - as seen in brief in Dot's Legacy.
Training opportunities with Flashing Lights Media
FLM are looking for new Deaf talent interested in gaining experience in TV production!
Two Deaf Travellers
Two young Deaf filmmakers document the challenges and discoveries that they come across on a journey.
Casting call: Four Deaf Yorkshiremen
Several actors are wanted for the new series of our popular comedy!
Sunderland Deaf Society’s 40
A short film, narrated by the members of the 40 year old Sunderland Deaf Society.
We’re looking for an Audience Development Officer!
For this new role, we need someone who has experience in using social media professionally - could it be you?
Crossing the Divide (Zoom 2012)
Relationships across the religious divide in Northern Ireland.
New research study to look at BSL users’ viewing habits
Heriot-Watt University will be running an exciting, unique research project for us!
Little World (Zoom 2012)
Award-winning animated film about a young Deaf girl.
Mutt & Jeff are looking for an Art Director's Assistant
Here's an opportunity to get involved in the production of Four Deaf Yorkshiremen!
September 11th (Zoom 2012)
An account of a young Muslim woman’s experiences after the events of September 11.
See you at Deaffest 2022!
Check out the things we've got in store for you.
Strangers (Zoom 2012)
A Deaf teenager has a voice when an interpreter visits.
Deaffest 2022 awards for BSL Zone programmes!
Click here to find out which programmes won what...
Almost
A chance encounter between two girls sparks an unspoken connection.
Now's your chance to be in Sign2Win!
Find out how to be a contestant on our popular game show...
Calling all BSL users interested in British wildlife!
Mutt & Jeff Pictures are looking for a family to take part in Series 2 of Wild Visitors to my Home!
Being Marcus
Observational documentary, providing an honest insight into the experiences of a Deaf trans man.
Two awards won at Seattle Deaf Film Festival 2022!
Some brilliant news has just come in...
Drummer TV has a new training opportunity for a Deaf creative
Could this opportunity be the one for you?
Photo focus: You, Me, Garden? Series 1
Here are some behind the scenes photographs from You, Me, Garden? Series 1!
Live stream 11: 17th March 2020 (Coronavirus Q&A in BSL)
Fifi Garfield chats with Dr Justine Durno and Clare Halliday about Coronavirus.
New BSLBT Board members announced
BSLBT is very pleased to announce that five new trustees are joining the Board.
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.
Meet our Executive Producers!
Our EPs, Cathy, Charlie and Julian, would love to chat with you!
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.
We are now looking for a Chief Executive Officer
Are you passionate about driving forwards the success of BSLBT?
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.
More Screenings and Awards for Here/Not Here
Here/Not Here have exciting events lined up, including some live performances!
Live stream 15: 1st April 2020 (Coronavirus, children and education)
Fifi Garfield, Lesley Reeves Costi and Martine Monksfield discuss the impact of coronavirus on children and their education, along with their parents.
Danny The Rising Star
Young presenter Danny Murphy explains how he rose to fame.
We are looking for an interim Head of Commissioning
Are you passionate about commissioning excellent BSL Zone programmes?
Here/Not Here
Deaf hip hop music drama exploring sign language, dance, football and Visual Vernacular (VV).
Sparkling Silvers for Two Deaf Travellers
Some amazing news have reached our eyes...
Look Here/Not Here
The inside story of the characters and narrative of Here/Not Here, the Deaf hip hop music drama.
Our new Audience Development Officer
Introducing Spiros Dimoulis, who has just joined the BSLBT team!
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.
Photo focus: Here/Not Here
Check out some exclusive photographs taken on the set of Here/Not Here!
Life in Lockdown
Six Deaf people in very different situations tell us about life during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
1904 Deaf Film Festival
Klarissa and Two Deaf Travellers are screening at 1904 Deaf Film Festival!
HM Queen Elizabeth II
We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
Live stream 18: 6th May 2020 (Comedy: Stay In Stand Up)
Fifi Garfield, Gavin Lilley and Nadeem Islam provide some light relief!
Wardrobe Assistant Needed
Mutt & Jeff Pictures are looking for a Wardrobe Assistant for the production of a new BSL Zone series
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.
Can you help with some exciting TV related research?
Heriot-Watt University are now looking for people to take part in their research, commissioned by BSLBT.
CODA & Proud Interview
Claire talks to director, Laura Eadsforth, to find out more about the short documentary!
Dave the Dog is Worried about Coronavirus: A Nurse Dotty Story
Children can learn more about Coronavirus through this Nurse Dotty story in BSL.
BSL Zone programmes are streaming on NOW!
Exciting news for NOW Entertainment members!
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.
Our World Mental Health Day live stream
Catch our live stream on Facebook at 7.30pm on Monday 10th October.
Here/Not Here at Superfest Disability Film Festival
Music film wins Disability Justice Award!
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.
Congratulations to Ahmed and Charlie!
Two well known BSL Zone faces are in the Signature Hall of Fame!
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.
New live stream: Coco's Christmas Kitchen
Do join in and ask questions on Monday 12th December!
The Three Little Pigs
Louis Neethling tells the story of The Three Little Pigs in BSL!
Announcing our new Chief Executive Officer
We are delighted that Camilla Arnold will be taking up the post in early 2023.
Getting Personal
A hard hitting interview series, presented by Deepa Shastri.
Photo focus: Four Deaf Yorkshiremen and a Wedding
Peek behind the scenes - not your average wedding photos!
Wicked Revisited
Julian, Kori and Rowan look back at the highlights of Wicked, with special guests!
We're up for two DSPY awards!
Two of our programmes are nominated for the Visual Sports Media of the Year 2021/22 award!
Punk Chef On The Road Series 1
Scott "Punk Chef" Garthwaite takes to the UK's roads.
Sneak peek: BSL Zone in 2023!
What treats do we have in store for you in 2023? Watch our little trailer to find out...
The Muddy Boot Room Series 1
Join Adam Bassett and his guests to discuss the 2019-2020 Deaf football season.
Two Deaf Yorkshiremen in Lockdown
Light hearted comedy about two grumpy old Deaf men living in Yorkshire during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
Are you enjoying Food Fighters?
We have some brilliant news for cookery fans...
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!
Punk Chef on the Road Series 2
The Punk Chef is back on the road again...
Photo focus: Food Fighters Series 1
Check out some snaps that were taken behind the scenes of our awesome kids' cookery competition!
Sign2Win looking for contestants!
This is your chance to be on Sign2Win and win £1000!
Life Stories
Several Deaf people look back on their lives and how they became who they are today.
Our Food Fighters cookery book is out now!
Food Fighters fans, take note...
The Doll
What power does The Doll hold? [There are horror scenes in this programme. Recommended viewing age is 18.]
We're on TikTok!
Did you know that BSL Zone has a new TikTok account?
Vox Furem
Are mysterious goings on down to the voice thief? [There are horror scenes in this programme. Recommended viewing age is 18.]
Have you got our app?
there’s a BSL Zone app, so you can watch our programmes and short films at any time on your mobile phone.
Two of our programmes are up for an RTS award!
We have some amazing news to share about Sign2Win and You, Me, Garden?...
Photo focus: Getting Personal with Mary Whittaker
Take a look at some of Scott Campbell's photos of Mary Whittaker, Scotland's first Deaf BSL using minister.
What if?
After a break-up, Jess focuses on rebuilding her life and her self esteem. Will dating someone new help?
Four of our short films are off to Hollywood
Big news for Veneer, Four Deaf Yorkshiremen and a Wedding, Four Deaf Yorkshiremen’s Contest and Diagnonsense!
Summer in Lockdown
Six members of the Deaf community tell us how the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown affected their lives in Summer 2020.
Veneer
Life seems to be passing Mimi by until an incident at work shakes her out of her comfort zone.
Photo focus: You, Me, Garden? Series 2
Take a peek at the gardening action!
Are you interested in making TV?
Want to make a programme for BSL Zone but aren't sure where to start?
New Chair of Trustees for BSLBT
We are delighted that Jeff McWhinney will be our next Chair of Trustees.
DSPY Visual Sports Media of the Year award 2020 finally collected!
Signpost Productions' Giles Bowman picked up the award at last weekend's ceremony.
How to… turn on our subtitles?
Quite often, people ask us how to turn on the subtitles on programmes on our website, so here’s a refresher!
My Norway
Take a trip around Norway with Fie, a young woman who breaks out of her comfort zone!
Did you know… we’re on TikTok?
Oh yes, we are! We have lots of unique content, including behind the scenes at Coffee Morning Club.
Deaf Rewind
Brush up on the epic moments of modern Deaf history!
Live stream 23: 27th April 2021 (CODAs)
Fifi Garfield chats to Alim Jayda, Chandrika Gopalakrishnan and Matt Dixon.
Photo focus: Coffee Morning Club
Have a nosey behind the scenes at everyone's favourite Deaf Club!
Deaflympics: Running Out Of Time?
A look at how the Deaflympics started and what may be in store for its future.
A quick reminder about our commissioning rounds!
Thank you for sending in your commissioning ideas, you have until September 11th, so keep your ideas coming.
Team Tackle
18-year old April Platt tackles communication barriers with her rugby teammates.
Coffee Morning Club Box Set
It's the Summer holidays - need something to watch?
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.]
Photo focus: Sign2Win Series 2
Take a peek behind the scenes of our favourite game show!
Deaf Anger
A French documentary following acts of activism throughout the French Deaf community.
We’re going to DeafInfo in Blackpool!
There will be a BSL Zone stall at the DeafInfo exhibition on Wednesday 27th September.
BSLBT’s associate membership of TAP
We are championing deaf and disabled talent in TV!
Reverberations: The Return to premiere at Flarewave!
This free event will be at the Duke of York Picturehouse cinema, as part of Deaffest on Tour.
Great news about the Della festival and awards
Two BSL Zone programmes have a screening and some nominations!
Two awards and a screening in Hong Kong!
It's a very exciting time for BSL Zone at the Hong Kong International Deaf Film Festival!
Recapping Reverberations!
Unsure how Reverberations: The Return carries on from the original film? Click here!
BSL Zone's Top 10 Comedy Moments
A countdown through BSL Zone's top 10 comedy moments, hosted by Fifi Garfield - what made it to Number 1?!
Photo focus - Reverberations: The Return
Check out what went on behind the scenes of our brand new sci fi drama!
Four Deaf Yorkshiremen's Takeaway
The four men set up a takeaway business to show off Vikram’s cooking skills, but as the orders increase, can they keep up?!
Photo focus: Getting Personal Series 3
Time to share some beautiful portraits of some of the beautiful people in Getting Personal Series 3!
Photo focus - This Is Deaf: Black History Month 2023
Check out Samuel Dore's fabulous photographs from the This Is Deaf set!
Two new dramas for BSL Zone
We have commissioned two new dramas!
BSL Zone: Looking to the future
Join our live stream on Tuesday 14th November!
Wins for Diagnonsense at the Della festival
The first Della Awards were presented last weekend, at Della, an international deaf film festival, which was held in Germany.
This Is Deaf Series 1
Ahmed Mudawi and guests chat about all things Deaf!
BSL Zone screenings at online festival
Several of our programmes were screened at the Together! 2023 Disability Film Festival
Wild Visitors to my Home
Box set. We meet the Baines family from London, who want to encourage wildlife into their garden!
Sneak peek: BSL Zone in 2024!
So... what's 2024 got in store for BSL Zone?
Four Deaf Yorkshiremen Go Dating
Angus and Vikram decide to have a dating contest, with Fred as referee. Is it really just for fun or will it get serious?!
More excellent Hollywood news
Six of our films are going to Hollywood this year!
Take a peek behind the scenes at BSLBT’s Short Film Scheme
BSLBT’s exciting new Short Film Scheme is now underway.
It's Deaffest 2024 nominations time...
We're thrilled to announce BSL Zone's 2024 Deaffest Awards nominations!
Klarissa
A short documentary about Klarissa Webster, a talented artist in Scotland.
BSL Zone is off to Seattle!
A Deaf film festival in the USA is featuring four of our programmes!
Photo focus - This Is Deaf: LGBT History Month 2024
Take a look at Scott Campbell's lovely photos from the set!
Have you always wanted to be on This Is Deaf?
Now's your chance to be in their makeover programme!
BSLBT to give expert advice at media event
BSLBT’s CEO and production executive will be going to a Media & Entertainment Services Alliance (MESA) event.
Where Is The Interpreter? Episode 1
The story behind the campaign to increase BSL access to the Government's Covid-19 related information.
We have two RTS West of England award nominations!
Click to find out our amazing news!
Where Is The Interpreter? Episode 2
More about the struggles of the campaigners fighting for BSL access to the Government's Covid-19 information. How will it end?
Five of our short films are up for SignLight awards
Potential awards for BSL Zone from Hollywood!
Meet our new Trustees!
We're thrilled to introduce the newest members of the BSLBT Board.
We’re looking forward to Deaffest’s 15th Anniversary!
See you in Wolverhampton from 10th-12th May!
Photo focus - You, Me, Garden? Transforming Leeds
Take a look at Emma Amsden's photos from behind the scenes!
Live stream 24: 7th May 2022 (Deaffest)
Raabia Hussain chats to Nikki Stratton, Marilyn Willrich, Louis Neethling, Teresa Garratty and Giles Bowman.
Filmmakers Announced for Together TV’s Diverse Film Fund
Congratulations Stefan Pollack and Bim Ajadi!
We're Hiring
British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust are recruiting.
SignLight Award for Here/Not Here!
Watch the director's acceptance speech now...
You, Me, Garden? Series 1
Clara Allardyce and her trusty team work their magic on four Deaf gardens!
Sign2Win Series 1
Our first ever TV game show in BSL, hosted by Fifi Garfield!
Diagnonsense
A social worker fights discriminatory attitudes to get a wrongly-diagnosed patient released from hospital.
CODA & Proud
In this short documentary, children with deaf parents tell us about their lives.
Live stream 25: 10th October 2022 (Diagnonsense)
Deepa Shastri interviews Samuel Dore, Dr Katherine Rogers and Jackie Wan Brown.
Four Deaf Yorkshiremen and a Wedding
The hilarious Four Deaf Yorkshiremen are back! And there's a wedding to be held. What's going on?
Four Deaf Yorkshiremen's Contest
It's competition time for the four grumpy old men and their friends. Who will win?!
Live stream 26: 12th December 2022 (Coco's Christmas Kitchen)
Coco Briden invites special guests Fifi Garfield, Chris Laing and Ahmed Mudawi into her kitchen.
This Is Deaf Series 2
Ahmed Mudawi is back with a brilliant range of guests to cover the latest issues.
Food Fighters Series 1
Young chefs take on exciting challenges, hoping to win the Food Fighters trophy!
Sign2Win Series 2
Series 2 of our BSL game show, hosted by Fifi Garfield.
You, Me, Garden? Series 2
Clara Allardyce and her trusty team work their magic on four Deaf gardens!
Live stream 27: 27th June 2023 (BSLBT Executive Producers)
Cathy Heffernan, Charlie Swinbourne and Julian Peedle-Calloo, discuss making TV.
Coffee Morning Club
A Deaf Club's members fight to save their club from closure, with dramatic results.
Reverberations: The Return
A time travelling mission failed and time is running out. Allies gather for the ultimate confrontation.
Birmingham Made Me
Rinkoo Barpaga is a comedian but, as a Deaf Asian man, his journey to success hasn’t been easy. [Note: this programme contains strong language and adult themes].
Live stream 28: 14th November 2023 (BSL Zone: Looking to the Future)
Rebecca A. Withey interviews Aimee Campbell-Nottage, Rinkoo Barpaga and Charlie Swinbourne
This Is Deaf Series 3
The third series of Ahmed Mudawi and guests exploring a range of brilliant topics.
You, Me, Garden? Transforming Leeds
The You, Me, Garden team gives Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People a makeover.
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