Frequently Asked Questions (BSL)

Frequently Asked Questions (English)
Frequently Asked Questions (International Sign)

About BSLBT and BSL Zone

  1. What does BSLBT do?
  2. Is BSLBT regulated by Ofcom?
  3. What is BSLBT’s vision?
  4. How is BSLBT funded?
  5. What is the difference between BSLBT and BSL Zone?
  6. What are you doing to make sure your programmes reflect the full diversity of the Deaf community?
  7. How is BSLBT structured?
  8. How can I become a BSLBT Trustee?
  9. Why aren’t all of your staff and Board members Deaf?
 

Watching our programmes

  1. How can I watch your programmes?
  2. Why is there a BSL Zone app for smartphones but not for televisions?
  3. How can I give feedback on programmes?
  4. Why don’t you make more of my favourite type of programme?
  5. Why do you repeat programmes that I’ve already seen?
 

Making our programmes

  1. Who makes BSLBT’s programmes?
  2. Why does BSLBT only work with a few production companies?
  3. What type of programmes do you commission?
  4. How many programmes get made for BSL Zone each year?
  5. Does BSLBT do in-house productions?
  6. Is See Hear made by BSLBT?
  7. Do you commission BSL interpreted programmes?
 

Get involved

  1. What is BSLBT doing to promote Deaf talent?
  2. Can I act in a production for BSL Zone?
  3. If I want to work in TV or film, how and where do I start?
  4. Can I submit an idea? And how?
  5. Do you offer work experience?
  6. Do you have any jobs going?
  7. Do you teach BSL?
 

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The Letter

As the Nazis rise to power in pre-WW2 Germany, a young deaf couple clash with the authorities.

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.

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