See Hear - Episode Guide

A review of the year in entertainment, sport, politics and deaf rights.

Clive Mason presents a investigation into the closure of the Royal School for the Deaf in Margate in December 2015.

Seb Cuncliffe travels to New York to discover how a musical performed in American Sign Language has become a smash hit on Broadway. Elsewhere we meet twin boys Rocco and Loui who are identical except one of them is deaf and the other is hearing.

Erika Jones travels to Washington DC to meet two deaf women holding positions of power with the US president Barack Obama. Leah Katz-Hernandez and Claudia Gordon are living proof that with equal opportunities and determination, deaf people can rise to the top.

Clive Mason investigates the sad chain of events that led to the closure of South Gloucestershire Deaf Association. Why did it happen, and could it have been prevented? And there is a round-up of what has been going on in the deaf community over the last month.

Clive Mason investigates whether deaf and hard-of-hearing people are losing out in the assessments for Personal Independence Payments. With allegations of long delays and inconsistent decision making, can we be confident that the benefits system is fair?

Seb Cunliffe travels to New York to meet a deaf model who is rapidly becoming a global star. Nyle DiMarco was the winner of America's Next Top Model and is currently competing in Dancing with the Stars. Back in the UK, he meets Jamie Clarke, who is also forging a successful career as a model.

Plus there's a round-up of what's been going on in the deaf community over the last month including an update on the closure of the Royal School for Deaf Children in Margate.

Clive Mason travels to Brussels, the heart of the European Union, to explain what the upcoming European Union referendum is all about. Key representatives of the Leave and Remain campaigns are interviewed and give their thoughts on the key referendum issues affecting deaf people in the UK. Plus, renowned percussionist Evelyn Glennie embarks on an unusual collaboration with an American deaf rapper called Sean Forbes. And there is a round-up of what has been going on in the deaf community over the last month.

When Sadiq Khan was campaigning to become the new mayor of London, he pledged to introduce the BSL charter to improve the lives of deaf people in the capital.

Clive Mason investigates how the charter works and whether it has made a difference in cities that have already signed up to it, including Bristol, Leicester and Derby.

Plus, we meet deaf cyclist Shane Prendergast as he trains for an incredible new challenge - to cycle 3,200 miles across America.

And there is a round-up of what has been going on in the deaf community over the last month with Seb Cunliffe and Erika Jones.

Clive Mason introduces an investigation into the implications of the recent European Union referendum result for the UK's deaf community. With the majority of people voting to leave the European Union, what impact will Brexit have on deaf and hard-of-hearing people? While the government tries to work out the next steps, the deaf community finds itself in conflict, with emotions running high on both sides. Why has this issue divided deaf people so strongly? With the Edinburgh Fringe in full swing this month, we preview the Deaf And Hearing Ensemble's latest play, People of the Eye. And there is a round-up of what has been going on in the deaf community over the last month with Seb Cunliffe and Erika Jones.

Topical magazine series for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. The Paralympics are a global celebration of elite sport for athletes with disabilities - and yet there are no categories for deaf competitors. Seb Cunliffe investigates why deaf athletes are being excluded. Is it because of funding difficulties or are deaf people being held back because of internal politics between various sporting bodies? First-time reporter Erika Levi is thrown in at the deep end as she gets some waterskiing lessons with the Bluebird Waterski club for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. The club celebrated its 50th birthday in 2015. And there is a round-up of what has been going on in the deaf community over the last month with Seb Cunliffe and Erika Jones.

Topical magazine series for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Back in 2015, See Hear was at the Scottish Parliament to witness history in the making as an Act of Parliament was passed to promote the use of sign language across Scotland. One year on, Clive Mason returns to Holyrood and asks those involved in the act what is happening and whether progress is being made. Is there enough money to make the dream of a more inclusive Scotland a reality? Seb Cunliffe gets his running shoes on to join deafblind athlete James Clarke as he completes his challenge of winning 100 race medals with his 100th and final run. And there is a round-up of what has been going on in the deaf community over the last month.

December - Christmas. Topical magazine series for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. With Christmas just around the corner, what do you buy for a deaf child who wants to see themselves represented in toy form? With so few choices out there, Clive Mason meets a group of campaigners who are trying to change things. We meet a 12-year-old deaf boy who is rapidly making a name for himself with his funny online videos. See Hear challenges him to create a new Christmas comedy. There are some special Christmas messages from the BBC's galaxy of stars. And there is a round-up of what has been going on in the deaf community over the last month with Seb Cunliffe and Erika Jones.

Topical magazine series for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. For many of us, the new year is a time to look at ourselves and make changes in our life. But resolutions are fun to make, difficult to maintain. Two reporters, Daryl and Fifi, find out more about how to improve mind and body through meditation, mindfulness, yoga and exercise.

For many, the new year is a time to make life changes. Heidi Robertson investigates why deaf women are especially vulnerable to domestic abuse.

Topical magazine series for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Seb Cunliffe reports on the case of a six-year-old deaf boy from Iraq who was smuggled into the UK.

Topical magazine series for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Clive Mason investigates the arguments for and against BSL being taught more widely.

Topical magazine series. Erika Levi investigates whether deaf children are getting the support they need at school.

William Mager finds out what the main political parties are offering deaf and hard of hearing voters and representatives from political parties answer questions from viewers.

Erika Levi meets some of the athletes hoping to win at the 2017 Deaflympics. The team are hopeful they can improve on their disappointing medal haul four years ago.

Clive Mason investigates whether recent terror attacks have created divisions in the deaf community. And we meet a couple who have been travelling the world meeting deaf people.

Sebastian Cunliffe presents a look back at the 2017 Deaflympics in Samsun, Turkey. The British team returned with nine medals, but was it all smooth sailing behind the scenes?

Actress Fiona Garfield investigates the casting of deaf roles. With upcoming films featuring hearing film stars playing deaf signing characters, is it time to take a stand?

Clive Mason creates a wonderful winterland for deaf children in the winter special, complete with a signing Santa Claus. Plus the team meets deaf ski and snowboard instructors.

LGBT+ people share their experiences of looking for love in the deaf community. Paul Southall explains how wheelchair basketball helped him to overcome depression.

Clive Mason investigates the government's reasons for imposing a cap on the amount of funding deaf people can receive from the government's Access to Work scheme.

Topical magazine series for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. One month on from success at the Oscars, we meet Maisie Sly, star of the short film The Silent Child.

Topical magazine series for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Three deaf couples tell their experiences of starting a family.

Topical magazine series for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. The UK's only professional deaf boxer steps into the ring for his first fight.

Clive Mason looks at the campaign for a British Sign Language qualification to be taught in UK schools. And a hairdresser wants to stop deaf people having bad hair days.

Magazine show for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Mental health issues are common problems but are deaf people able to talk about it?

Magazine programme. Hate crimes against deaf and disabled people are on the rise, but are under reported. This report speaks to deaf victims of hate crime.

This edition of the magazine programme celebrates Black History Month by speaking with today's young deaf black role models about their experiences.

Magazine programme. If your bank account is targeted by fraudsters, does being deaf make the situation even worse?

Magazine programme. With 90% of deaf people born into hearing families, is going home for Christmas an enjoyable and inclusive experience?

Magazine programme. Nadeem Islam visits Rome in Italy, to see what sights there are for deaf people to see, starting with a guided scooter tour.

Magazine programme. Nadeem Islam visits Reykjavik in Iceland to meet a deaf Viking.

Magazine programme. Nadeem Islam visits Tel Aviv to see what it has to offer deaf tourists.

Magazine programme. Nadeem Islam visits Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, and gets a private audience with Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister.

Magazine programme. Nadeem Islam visits Barcelona, the capital city of Catalonia in Spain, where he tries to get a job behind a bar and has some rollerblading lessons.

Revisiting three deaf children the programme first followed back in 2007, as they now approach their GCSEs.

Julian and Yvonne are in the studio introducing a range of films and interviews around the theme of International Women's Day.

With little to no support available, is the emotional trauma of interpreting difficult situations causing interpreters to quit the profession and what can be done about it?

Julian and Yvonne are in the studio meeting with Victoria Nelson of Deaf4Deaf to talk about how deaf people can get the right help for their mental wellbeing.

Environmental scientist Ley Bergeron and eco warrior Lesley Sheldon give tips on living a sustainable life. Beekeeping enthusiast Kim Waine-Thomas advises on how to help the bee population flourish.

Investigating two deaf centres which closed within weeks of one another, leaving local deaf people without vital support. And Reg Cobb hosts his first ever radio show - in sign language!

Julian and Yvonne travel to Reims, France to visit the famous Clin D'Oeil biannual arts festival. Ramesh Meyappan discusses his new one-man show and John Smith tells us about his new sign songs.

The team visit Christine Sun Kim's art project with Frank Barnes School for Art Night London. Raymond Antrobus performs one of his poems and discusses his approach to his work.

The show meets a deaf schoolboy who was withdrawn from mainstream school after it was unable to provide for his needs, and explores issues faced by deaf prisoners who often suffer isolation.

This episode explores the deaf brain and visits rehearsals for Deafinitely Theatre's new version of the play 4.48 Psychosis.

A look at easy ways to reduce waste over the Christmas period, and a look at the prominent deaf people emerging into the limelight this year in film, TV and media.

Nadeem goes on staycation in Cornwall. He begins his adventure at Land's End before heading to Camborne Deaf Club, where he learns about isolation in the area.

Nadeem seeks adventure in Wales, trying out the fastest zip line in the world, mountain biking, go-karting and meeting locals for a tour of Welsh cultural life.

Nadeem goes on staycation in the north of England. He meets the deaf locals who help him understand their regional signs and he spends an evening with Manchester's LGBT community.

Nadeem visits Scotland, experiencing Edinburgh's Ghost Tour before exploring the history of deaf education in Scotland and progressive Deaf drama courses at the Royal Conservatoire in Glasgow.

Nadeem travels to Northern Ireland to see the Giant's Causeway, Belfast murals and Titanic museum. He meets locals to talk about the Troubles, goes bouldering and tries an Ulster fry.

A look at funding issues for parliamentary candidates, a day at the vets, a visit to the first deaf women's professional rugby player, and the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.

See Hear looks at a new deaf-led storyline being made for the BBC Drama Casualty. And a performance artist who uses choreography to create what she calls 'visual sound'.

Yvonne and Julian look into designs and technology for deaf people and hear from Dr Justine Durno about the lack of deaf people in medicine and science.

Lynn Stewart-Taylor learns about how Covid-19 has impacted the lives of deaf people, such as Rachael Williams, who was stranded in India. Fifi Garfield researches the history of video calling.

Yvonne and Julian get a sneak peak into life on the frontline through personal stories from the British Sign Language community.

Yvonne and Julian learn about Ace and Duffy's experience in Seoul, how lockdown has benefited the environment and the experience of deaf people within the Black Lives Matter movement.

Magazine for the deaf community highlighting the latest issues.

To celebrate Deafinitely Theatre's 20th birthday, Charlotte Arrowsmith takes a trip down memory lane to learn more about its history and how it was founded. Charlotte hears from fellow actors about how Deafinitely Theatre helped to launch their career, and in an interview with Paula Garfield, we hear Paula's vision for the future of the institution. Charlotte also joins the cast of Deafinitely's latest production, Everyday, during their rehearsals to find out the significance of the play that has been chosen to celebrate this milestone birthday.

Yvonne and Julian welcome their first guest in person since 2020's lockdown, Sign Language Interaction's project manager Russell Cooke. Russell tells Yvonne and Julian more about the 999 BSL's launch in June, making it the first ever BSL emergency video relay service.

To celebrate National Children's Gardening Week, keen gardener Andrew Clifton gives us some pointers on how to make gardening fun and interactive for the little ones and shows us how to make useful things for the garden using recycled tins - an activity that will be popular with children.

Finally, we pay a tribute to Frances Elton, who was recognised as the foremost deaf BSL teacher-training and BSL linguistics trainer in the UK. Friends and work colleagues share memories and anecdotes about Frances' life and career.

Mia Edward heads to Wolverhampton for Deaffest, the UK's leading deaf-led film and arts festival, and taking place for the first time since lockdown. Mia meets young Deaffest ambassador Danny Murphy to find out what the future looks like for young deaf people in the film and television industry. She also learns more about the festival's history and the vision that organisers Nikki Stratton and Marilyn Woolrich uphold.

Back in the studio, Yvonne and Julian meet Dr Nancy Barker, the first deaf zoologist to earn a PhD in conservation, to learn more about her work, what inspired her and some of her favourite moments during her career. They also learn the impact that climate change is having on our ecosystem and wildlife.

Glasgow Athletic Deaf Football are celebrating their 150th birthday, making them the oldest deaf football club in the world. Mark MacQueen joins the club as they host an 11-a-side tournament to celebrate the club's birthday.

Yvonne finds out more about menopause and the barriers to accessing information and treatment for deaf people. She also looks into why there's not enough knowledge or information shared about menopause, despite it being something that all those who have periods go through.

Back in the studio, Yvonne and Julian meet with Rebecca Mansell, CEO of the British Deaf Association, Gavin Lilley, who set up the BSL Watchdog Facebook group, Stephen Hall and Zanna Finnerty from the Makaton charity, and Tracy Goode from Signalong. They discuss the BDA's recently published statement on concerns regarding the exponential growth in online content created by hearing people using 'sign-supported communication systems' or 'language programmes' that incorporate signs such as Signalong, Makaton and Baby Signs.

Finally, there's a meeting with Sarah O'Dowd, a landscape artist from Northumberland, who says that ‘soundlessness intensifies her visual response'.

Radha Starr learns how the numbers of calls to domestic abuse services increased sharply during the pandemic, confirming that domestic abuse is still a serious issue that affects many people, including the deaf community. However, deaf people struggle to access information and reach out for help. Through personal stories told through actors and an interview with SignHealth, Radha learns about what steps need to be taken to ensure that deaf people are receiving the same support as their hearing peers.

Yvonne and Julian meet Emily Howlett and Ciaran Stewart to discuss their work as a BSL director and actor respectively for a performance of Much Ado About Nothing at Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Yvonne and Julian discuss the complex process of translating Shakespeare to BSL with Emily and Ciaran.

And Yvonne is back in the kitchen to give us some tips on how to save money in light of living costs soaring. She shows how to make a scrumptious, healthy chickpea curry using tinned food from the cupboards.

See Hear pays a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, by highlighting members of the deaf community who met her through their work, achievements or through the presentation of MBEs or OBEs. Plus more about the Queen's achievements and how she touched many people's lives.

In the studio, Yvonne and Julian meet Daniel Clements, operation manager for the Royal Association for the Deaf, to discuss how RAD was the only deaf organisation with the Queen's patronage.

Nathan Rollinson learns more about the life of Princess Alice of Battenberg, the mother of Prince Phillip. In an interview with historian John Wilson, Nathan finds out more about the tragic life of Princess Alice, who was deaf, and how she lived through both World Wars, escaped from a mental health institution and renounced all her wealth before she died to set up an orphanage.

Alison Wherry-Alimo explores the lack of support for deaf people with a gambling addiction and the consequences this has. Alison meets experts to talk about what specialist support is needed and learns more about gambling addiction from deaf people themselves.

Yvonne and Julian meet Gavin Lilley, a comedian who appears on ITV's John and Joe Bishop: Life After Deaf. Gavin shares his experience of teaching John how to sign his comedy sketches. Gavin also shares his experience of becoming a standup comedian and explains how he creates his materials.

With Halloween just gone, Damaris Cooke is back with a group of friends to explore a haunted house in London on a quest to meet a ghost. How successful will the ghost hunt be?

In a celebration of the festive season, Yvonne and Julian are joined by presenters William Grint and Radha Starr to remotely put on the annual pantomime. 2022's panto is The Wizard of Oz, with Yvonne as Dorothy, Julian as the Lion, William as the Scarecrow and Radha as the Good Witch.

Colin Thomson returns to the studio, having appeared on the Christmas episode of See Hear nearly 40 years ago. Colin talks about the process of translating songs to BSL.

And Yvonne and Julian are coached by Colin to perform Shakin' Stevens's classic song Merry Christmas Everyone, with the aim of creating their very own music video. How will they fare?

A special episode that looks back at 2022 and its highs and lows, including the passing of the BSL Act, the invasion of Ukraine, the explosion of deaf representation on the silver screen and the passing of the Queen.

Yvonne and Julian are at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park to see the Christmas lights, and later on, they interview actress Amy Murray, who appears in in Netflix's The Witcher: Blood Origin as Fenrik.

Meanwhile, Damaris Cooke reports on how the England deaf futsal women's team has made history by becoming European champions in October and meets captain Emma Brown and manager Marios Costi, as well as some of the players, to find out more about their journey to gold.

See Hear heads to Edinburgh, with William Grint visitin the largest arts festival in the world, the Edinburgh Fringe. Along the way, William meets Phillip Gerrard from Deaf Action to discover how they are working alongside the Fringe to create a unique festival, the Edinburgh Deaf Festival, celebrating deaf culture, language and heritage.

With Scotland's breathtaking hills and beautiful coastline within an hour's reach of the city, William joins wild camping expert Ross Grant as they take a walk on the wild side in the ancient Pentland Hills south west of the city. And his final stop is the beautiful coastal town of North Berwick, where he's joined by enthusiastic sea Kayaker Natalie Greenall for a sea kayaking adventure.

William Grint takes a deep dive into the archives from the past five years and counts down his top five action-packed See Hear On Tour moments. He also takes on his own challenge as William attempts to reach the summit of Corn Du, a mountain that sits 2,864ft above sea level in the beautiful Brecon Beacons. But will he reach the top?

As William begins his challenge, he looks back on so many incredible adventures both here in the UK and around the world, including Rosie Benn's visit to the Finnish forests of Kakskerta in Finland, ghyll scrambling in the Lake District and Nadeem Islam's trip to Penrhyn Quarry in North Wales.

Julian Peedle-Calloo takes us on a journey through the ages via archive footage, demonstrating the evolution of deaf representation on the silver screen. He examines deaf connections to the origins of film, the sense of equality found during the silent era, the decline of deaf acting and filmgoing in the wake of the 'talkies', the improving situation since the 1960s and the explosion of deaf talent in the 21st century.

Julian also explores how deaf British talent navigates the modern-day film industry through interviews with agents/consultants Deaf Talent Collective, actress Nadia Nadarajah and social media star Jazzy Whipps.

Yvonne Cobb and her mother, Davinia, are exploring care options available for elderly deaf people in the UK. They are shocked to find that there is only one specialist care homes for elderly BSL users remaining in the UK. Why is this?

Yvonne visits the Netherlands' De Gelderhorst, which houses 200 deaf residents, to learn about the way funding and provisions are put in place there. Back in the UK, she learns about the lack of proper provisions and the ways the deaf community is shouldering the burden of care for its elderly, and looks into the calls for more support and funding from the government.

To celebrate Valentine's Day, Yvonne and Julian hear the stories of couples from all over the UK about how they met and what makes their relationship work.

Meanwhile, in the studio, they meet actress Rhiannon May to learn more about her experience as a regular character on Silent Witness who uses British Sign Language.

And, in readiness for the warmer months, wild water enthusiast Sophia Cummings takes us out into the wild and gives advice on how to safely start wild-water swimming.

Spring is in the air, and Yvonne and Julian have a treat for sports enthusiasts.

A 'new signing initiative' has been set up by BT Sport and EE to provide BSL commentary on a range of live sport, including the UEFA Champion's League Final in June. One of the two new commentators is joining them in the studio – and it's none other than See Hear reporter Damaris Cooke!

Reporter Jay Thomas-Morton is in the Midlands with a group who have taken on a very weighty task: to translate the Bible into BSL.

And Radha Starr investigates problems with alcohol misuse in the deaf community, finding out what help is available for those who need it.

It's the one-year anniversary of the BSL Act, and Wendy Daunt is at the BDA conference to see what the impact on daily life has been.

Back in the studio, renowned author Paddy Ladd pops in to discuss his new book on deaf education.

In Hertfordshire, Deepa Shastri visits Woodside Primary school, one of 14 schools in the Ivy Learning Trust. Inspired by the work of deaf educator Tina Kemp, BSL classes have been rolled out across all the schools, regardless of whether the children are deaf or hearing.

For the first time in 42 series of See Hear, the programme is removing its dubbed voices to more authentically represent deaf people, as well as normalise the natural deaf voice.

Lucy Clark meets renowned portrait artist Richard Stone, who developed his artistic skills after an accident as a child left him with a fractured skull and permanent deafness in his right ear. He started to paint to communicate with his parents and teachers, and his talent developed from there. Richard has been painting the royal family for more than four decades, as well as other notable faces such as Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

Yvonne and Radha meet Katie Littlejohns, a mum campaigning for free BSL courses for parents and guardians of deaf children. With 90 per cent of deaf children born to hearing parents with little or no knowledge of sign language, Katie shares her experience of parenting a deaf child and the importance of having access to learn sign language.

Kori Kaur talks to young deaf people about their struggles with mental health issues and highlights the issues with accessing specialist services.

William Grint heads to London to report on an Extinction Rebellion demonstration about climate change. He joins a group of deaf activists passionate about protecting the environment.

Yvonne and Julian meet Kabir Kapoor. He's a designer by day, but has also just won the accolade of UK's first BSL poet laureate. Kabir talks about his artistic processes and inspiration and also has an unexpected surprise for Yvonne and Julian.

Also, how three deaf artists - a jewellery maker, stained-glass creator and potter - are all united by their love of creating things with their hands.

It's summer, and the See Hear team are filming at Glastonbury. The programme follows first-time deaf festivalgoers as well as those who've been going for 42 years!

There's also a catch-up with the Deafzone team and a chat with Matty Gurney, one of the volunteers that helps keep Glastonbury waste free.

Back in the studio, Yvonne and Julian are also getting into the festival spirit.

It‘s the 25th anniversary of Refugee Week - the largest arts and culture festival that celebrates the creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. To mark it, they've invited a young Kurdish boy into the studio to tell us about his remarkable journey to the UK.

And finally, Evie Waddell joins them to create a little bit of festival magic with her performance Cave of Gold.