Close Up 1: John Smith

Chat show (2015). Close Up is the BSL Zone's four-part series of in-depth interviews with well-known Deaf people. In this episode, Tessa Padden interviews Deaf comedian John Smith about his life on and off stage. He reveals how he copes with nerves, his time working as a joiner, and the importance of education. He also explains how he makes Deaf and hearing people laugh. Produced by Bob Duncan and Dawn Marshall at Becoming Visible.

Watch other episodes of Close Up and other chat shows here.