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Find out all about the Blue team, Mae Keenan and Setayesh Kamrani-Masoleh. Can they win?
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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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Go behind the scenes of Jack Smallwood's documentary about Deaf people and dementia
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!
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In Development
What's going on behind the scenes at BSLBT?!
Frequently Asked Questions (English)
Series 2
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!
Staff
Frequently Asked Questions (International Sign)
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!
Up for it? Series 1 Episodes 7 and 8: Extras!
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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Annual accounts and reports
World War II: Unheard Memories - Behind the scenes
Find out how this programme was made
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Do stuff! Make stuff! Are YOU Up For It?
All Day (Zoom 2010)
A romantic comedy about two single neighbours looking for love
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Rebecca's Wishing Stars
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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Coming Home
A young Deaf man uncovers a dark secret about his past, in this compelling drama from director Louis Neethling
Research
Four Deaf Yorkshiremen go to Blackpool
Can four grumpy old Deaf men enjoy a weekend by the sea?
Terms & Conditions
Cheers for BSL
Documentary about the stage 3 debate for the British Sign Language (Scotland) Bill.
New producers’/directors’ initiative (factual) – text version
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Jump & Shoot (Zoom 2011)
A documentary: A father passes his basketball legacy to his daughter.
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.
The Making of Zoom 2010
A documentary about the 2010 Zoom short film scheme
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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
Listen, Even When Your Heart is Crying (Zoom Focus 2014)
A personal documentary about how Deaf people experience their parents' grief.
Info for Talents
Strangers (Zoom 2012): Behind the Scenes
Go behind the scenes of Strangers (Zoom 2012)!
Info for Production Companies
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Deaf Victorians
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
Latest
Recent news about Deaf issues.
Deaf Sisterhood
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
Find out more about how the Shakespeare: Found in Translation documentary was made.
Secret Lab Series 3
Science programme for deaf children presented in BSL
Making TV
Make TV for BSL Zone!
The Fingerspellers: Behind the scenes
Take a look at how our gangster comedy was made!
Wacky Doctor (Zoom 2010)
A silent comedy which follows a Deaf patient's struggle with his GP
Opportunities
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
Why was the British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust (BSLBT) set up and what do we do?
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?
September 11th (Zoom 2012): Behind the Scenes
Get behind the scenes of September 11th (Zoom 2012)!
Hope
Hope is a care-free, fun-loving Deaf teenager... but a fatal diagnosis is about to change everything.
COVID-19 Info
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!
Tree Fairy: Behind the scenes
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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Watch Deaf climber Andre Hedger in action and find out all about his life on and off the rocks!
Found in Love
Three Deaf people explain how falling in love helped them discover Deaf culture, Deaf identity and BSL.
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Small World Series 2
More crazy goings-on in the Small World flat...
Up For It? Series 3
Series for children and their families.
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World War II: Unheard Memories - Life in wartime Britain
Watch Deaf people's memories of life in wartime Britain during World War II
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Watch the late Lillian King's memories of life in wartime Britain during World War II
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?
World War II: Unheard Memories - Hard Times
Watch Deaf people's stories of living through hard times during World War II
Found in the UK
Three Deaf people explain how they found their Deaf identities after moving to the UK.
Small World Series 1
The hilarious flatmates star in their first series!
CODA (Zoom 2011)
Drama: A Deaf girl’s struggle to fit in with her hearing family
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The Fingerspellers
Comedy about a family of Deaf gangsters!
The Battle for BSL
Watch our documentary about how the status of BSL has developed.
Let's Animate!
John Finn's tutorial on how to create animation
Four Deaf Yorkshiremen go to Blackpool: Behind the scenes
Take a look behind the scenes in Blackpool!
Live stream 8: 12th May 2019 (mental health and suicide)
Clive Mason interviews Richard D France and Herbert Klein.
Supersonic: Behind the scenes
Take a look behind the scenes of our superhero drama, Supersonic!
Fairytale of London Town
A bittersweet modern-day fairytale about three very different Christmases...
This is I, Remember Me (Zoom 2014)
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Wildlife series for deaf children presented in BSL
Found
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Chasing Cotton Clouds
A Deaf boy who is grieving for his father imagines a fantasy world.
Scottish Islanders: Behind the scenes
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Battle Lines: Behind the scenes
Take a look at production on our WW1 drama!
Close Up 1: Behind the scenes
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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.
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!
If I Don't Lose, I'll Lose (Zoom 2014): Behind the scenes
See how Jean St Clair made her new comedy!
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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.
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
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.
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)!
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.
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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
A Deaf Life (Zoom 2010)
A comedy about a Deaf man's memories
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.
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!
Lost Spaces
“We are here, we are not invisible!" Bristol Deaf community go on a quest to secure their future.
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
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Shakespeare: Found in Translation
Documentary following Deafinitely Theatre as they translate a classic Shakespeare play for a Deaf audience.
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!
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.
Little World (Zoom 2012): Behind the Scenes
Find out how Little World (Zoom 2012) was created in this Behind the Scene!
Deaf Funny 1 & 2: Behind the scenes
See how Deaf Funny, our comedy sketch show, was made in this peek behind the scenes.
Punk Chef On The Road: Behind the scenes (Sussex)
Cooking up signs and filming an outdoor cooking segment for Punk Chef On The Road!
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!
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!
Confession (Zoom Focus 2012) - Behind the Scenes
Take a look behind the scenes of Confession (Zoom Focus)!
12 Days: Behind the scenes
See how our romantic Christmas comedy drama, 12 Days, was made.
Close Up 3: Behind the scenes
A look behind the scenes of Close Up Series 3. How did the crew work together?
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!
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.
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.
RTS Award for I Want To Change The World!
I Want To Change The World has won an award at RTS West of Engand!
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!
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.
Photo focus: Where is the Interpreter? documentary filming
See the Where is the Interpreter? documentary crew in action as the campaign arrived in London!
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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!
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!
Our new Commissioning section
We now have a new section on our website which explains how we commission programmes.
Check out our new BSL subtitles!
On our website, we now have British Sign Language subtitles!
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!
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.
Deaf BSL users needed for new documentary
A documentary covering Where's the Interpreter? campaign is looking for participants.
Presenter call out – could it be you?
Drummer TV are looking for a Deaf BSL presenter for a Deaf history series!
Our Spring 2020 Factual Development Round is Open!
BSLBT's Spring 2020 Factual Development Round is now open for proposals.
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.
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!
Dot: Behind the scenes
More about our docu-drama, Dot, and documentary, Dot's Legacy; both about Deaf poet Dot Miles.
Introducing Best Coast's Erik Akervall
Learn more about Erik Akervall, who made Best Coast!
Introducing The Paddy Ladd Close Up Trilogy
The Close Up producers talk about Paddy Ladd's interview.
Life Out There: Behind the scenes
Learn about the inspiration for Life Out There!
Life Stories: Alex Duguid - Behind the scenes
How was our biopic made?
Life Stories: John Smith - Behind the scenes
A look at how our biopic about the famous Deaf stand up comedian was made.
Photo focus: Dot
Peek behind the scenes on the set of Dot, which was filmed in 2017.
Live stream 1: 12th April 2017 (Signs of an Affair)
Fifi Garfield interviews Jean St Clair and Louis Neethling.
Live stream 2: 17th May 2017 (Deaf Funny)
Fifi Garfield interviews Charlie Swinbourne and John Smith.
Live stream 3: 13th December 2017 (2017 round up)
Fifi Garfield interviews Raabia Hussain and Mia Ward.
Photo focus: Getting Personal Series 1
Feast your eyes on Becky Bailey's portraits of our Getting Personal contributors.
Live stream 4: 7th February 2018 (Dot Miles)
Clark Denmark, Jean St Clair, Cathy Heffernan and Dr Paddy Ladd discuss Dot Miles.
Live stream 5: 12th September 2018 (Deaf football)
Marios Costi interviews Oliver Eadsforth and Jonny Nelson.
Live stream 6: 12th November 2018 (Deaf clubs)
Richard Jones interviews Janice Connolly and Dawn Marshall.
Live stream 7: 25th March 2019 (BSLBT's 10th anniversary)
Fifi Garfield interviews Dr Terry Riley OBE and Louis Neethling.
Lost Spaces: Behind the scenes
David Ellington explains why and how he made Lost Spaces.
Calling all young CODAs...
Laura Eadsforth is making a short film and would like to hear from you.
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!
Signs of an Affair: Behind the scenes
Take a look behind the scenes of Signs of an Affair, our hilarious black comedy.
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!
Fancy being a judge in a cookery programme?
Are you an experienced home cook or professional chef?
Small World 2: Behind the scenes (Chris Baker)
Find out more about Chris Baker's journey to Deafhood in Small World Series 2.
Young deaf cookery fans are needed!
Is your child 10-14 years old and a deaf BSL user? Click here...
Small World Series 1 Extras
Find out about Small World's characters, and how it was created.
To Know Him: Behind the scenes
Find out more about how our heart-wrenching drama, To Know Him, was made.
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!
Up For It? 2: Filming the opening titles
Find out how the funky Up For It? opening titles were filmed!
Up For It? 2: Filming in the studio
Behind the scenes fun in the awesome new Up For It? studio!
Secret Lab 3: Behind the scenes
Take a look at how the third series of Secret Lab 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...
You, Me (Zoom Focus 2012)
Emotional drama about the closure of a Deaf school.
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.]
Still Here
A comedy about a group of ageing Deaf Club performers rallying together.
Signs of an Affair
A dark comedy about Flora, who suspects her husband of 21 years is up to no good.
Life Out There
Billy realises it’s time to really find life out there.
Photo focus: This Is Deaf
Check out what went on behind the scenes at the This Is Deaf shoot in Gateshead!
12 Days
In this Christmassy drama, a couple spends 12 days apart with no technology. Will their love survive?
CV tips
Champion of the World
Drama: A young Deaf athlete fights her way back from injury.
Confession (Zoom Focus 2012)
An historical drama set during Victorian England.
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+)
Evolution of BSL
Ramon Woolfe finds out how sign language has evolved
And then there were four (again)!
Who are the two new Deaf Yorkshiremen? Click here to find out!
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.]
Found in Sport
Three Deaf people explain how they found their Deaf identities after getting involved in different kinds of sport.
Photo focus: Getting Personal with Wayne Sharples
See gay rugby player Wayne Sharples having fun on the pitch!
Found at the Deaf Club
Three Deaf people explain how discovering their local Deaf clubs changed their lives.
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.
Sneak peek: Diagnonsense!
What have we been up to lately?
Wicked Pilot
Magazine show: the first ever BSL Zone programme, from January 2009!
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.
The Black Cats' Tale
The story of Sunderland's deaf football team, Black Cats, in the 2017-18 season.
Huge congratulations to Rose and Giovanni!
We're absolutely thrilled that Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice won Strictly Come Dancing 2021.
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.
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!
Two Deaf Travellers
Two young Deaf filmmakers document the challenges and discoveries that they come across on a journey.
Sunderland Deaf Society’s 40
A short film, narrated by the members of the 40 year old Sunderland Deaf Society.
Sneak peek: Sign2Win
We're beyond excited about our brand new BSL game show!
Crossing the Divide (Zoom 2012)
Relationships across the religious divide in Northern Ireland.
Little World (Zoom 2012)
Award-winning animated film about a young Deaf girl.
September 11th (Zoom 2012)
An account of a young Muslim woman’s experiences after the events of September 11.
Strangers (Zoom 2012)
A Deaf teenager has a voice when an interpreter visits.
Two new rounds are open for programme makers
Our Annual Factual Development Round and New Directors' Commissioning Round (Factual) are now open!
Almost
A chance encounter between two girls sparks an unspoken connection.
Being Marcus
Observational documentary, providing an honest insight into the experiences of a Deaf trans man.
Frances Elton
We at BSLBT were extremely saddened to learn of Frances Elton's passing.
Photo focus: Klarissa
Take a look at the very small team behind the making of Klarissa!
Live stream 11: 17th March 2020 (Coronavirus Q&A in BSL)
Fifi Garfield chats with Dr Justine Durno and Clare Halliday about Coronavirus.
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.
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.
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.
Photo focus: Sign2Win 1
Check out Becky Bailey's awesome photographs of the Sign2Win studio shoot!
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.
Here/Not Here
Deaf hip hop music drama exploring sign language, dance, football and Visual Vernacular (VV).
Could you be the next BSLBT Chair or Trustee?
The BSLBT Board is now looking for a new Chair and several Trustees.
Look Here/Not Here
The inside story of the characters and narrative of Here/Not Here, the Deaf hip hop music drama.
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.
Life in Lockdown
Six Deaf people in very different situations tell us about life during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Live stream 18: 6th May 2020 (Comedy: Stay In Stand Up)
Fifi Garfield, Gavin Lilley and Nadeem Islam provide some light relief!
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.
Dave the Dog is Worried about Coronavirus: A Nurse Dotty Story
Children can learn more about Coronavirus through this Nurse Dotty story in BSL.
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.
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.
Drummer TV has a new training opportunity for a Deaf creative
Could this opportunity be the one for you?
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 BSLBT Board members announced
BSLBT is very pleased to announce that five new trustees are joining the Board.
The Three Little Pigs
Louis Neethling tells the story of The Three Little Pigs in BSL!
Getting Personal
A hard hitting interview series, presented by Deepa Shastri.
Wicked Revisited
Julian, Kori and Rowan look back at the highlights of Wicked, with special guests!
Punk Chef On The Road Series 1
Scott "Punk Chef" Garthwaite takes to the UK's roads.
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.
Photo focus: Here/Not Here
Check out some exclusive photographs taken on the set of Here/Not Here!
We are now looking for a Chief Executive Officer
Are you passionate about driving forwards the success of BSLBT?
Our new Audience Development Officer
Introducing Spiros Dimoulis, who has just joined the BSLBT team!
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...
Life Stories
Several Deaf people look back on their lives and how they became who they are today.
The Doll
What power does The Doll hold? [There are horror scenes in this programme. Recommended viewing age is 18.]
We are looking for an interim Head of Commissioning
Are you passionate about commissioning excellent BSL Zone programmes?
Vox Furem
Are mysterious goings on down to the voice thief? [There are horror scenes in this programme. Recommended viewing age is 18.]
Photo focus: BSL Zone's Top 10 Comedy Moments
Take a peek behind the scenes of this laugh-a-minute shoot!
HM Queen Elizabeth II
We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
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.
What if?
After a break-up, Jess focuses on rebuilding her life and her self esteem. Will dating someone new help?
Summer in Lockdown
Six members of the Deaf community tell us how the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown affected their lives in Summer 2020.
BSL Zone programmes are streaming on NOW!
Exciting news for NOW Entertainment members!
Veneer
Life seems to be passing Mimi by until an incident at work shakes her out of her comfort zone.
Photo focus: Veneer
Take a peek behind the (socially distanced) cameras during the filming of our quirky drama, Veneer!
Announcing our new Chief Executive Officer
We are delighted that Camilla Arnold will be taking up the post in early 2023.
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!
Sneak peek: BSL Zone in 2023!
What treats do we have in store for you in 2023? Watch our little trailer to find out...
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.
Deaflympics: Running Out Of Time?
A look at how the Deaflympics started and what may be in store for its future.
Team Tackle
18-year old April Platt tackles communication barriers with her rugby teammates.
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.]
Deaf Anger
A French documentary following acts of activism throughout the French Deaf community.
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.
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.
Two of our programmes are up for an RTS award!
We have some amazing news to share about Sign2Win and You, Me, Garden?...
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?!
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?!
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.
This Is Deaf Series 1
Ahmed Mudawi and guests chat about all things Deaf!
Wild Visitors to my Home
Box set. We meet the Baines family from London, who want to encourage wildlife into their garden!
DSPY Visual Sports Media of the Year award 2020 finally collected!
Signpost Productions' Giles Bowman picked up the award at last weekend's ceremony.
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?!
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.
Photo focus: Coffee Morning Club
Have a nosey behind the scenes at everyone's favourite Deaf Club!
Klarissa
A short documentary about Klarissa Webster, a talented artist in Scotland.
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.
We’re going to DeafInfo in Blackpool!
There will be a BSL Zone stall at the DeafInfo exhibition on Wednesday 27th September.
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.
Where Is The Interpreter? Episode 1
The story behind the campaign to increase BSL access to the Government's Covid-19 related information.
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?
Photo focus: Sign2Win Series 2
Take a peek behind the scenes of our favourite game show!
Photo focus - Reverberations: The Return
Check out what went on behind the scenes of our brand new sci fi drama!
Recapping Reverberations!
Unsure how Reverberations: The Return carries on from the original film? Click here!
Live stream 24: 7th May 2022 (Deaffest)
Raabia Hussain chats to Nikki Stratton, Marilyn Willrich, Louis Neethling, Teresa Garratty and Giles Bowman.
Photo focus: Getting Personal Series 3
Time to share some beautiful portraits of some of the beautiful people in Getting Personal Series 3!
Two new dramas for BSL Zone
We have commissioned two new dramas!
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.
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!
Sneak peek: BSL Zone in 2024!
So... what's 2024 got in store for BSL Zone?
Take a peek behind the scenes at BSLBT’s Short Film Scheme
BSLBT’s exciting new Short Film Scheme is now underway.
We’re on the lookout for deaf talent!
Are you working in TV... or have you always wanted to?
Diagnonsense
A social worker fights discriminatory attitudes to get a wrongly-diagnosed patient released from hospital.
It's Deaffest 2024 nominations time...
We're thrilled to announce BSL Zone's 2024 Deaffest Awards nominations!
Exciting news from Italy!
Two of our programmes have been selected for a film festival this weekend...
CODA & Proud
In this short documentary, children with deaf parents tell us about their lives.
Photo focus - This Is Deaf: LGBT History Month 2024
Take a look at Scott Campbell's lovely photos from the set!
We’ve been shortlisted for a Broadcast Award!
We're absolutely thrilled to have mainstream recognition for our work...
We're shortlisted for 5 Clin D'Oeil awards!
Diagnonsense, The Letter and Birmingham Made Me are all up for awards...
Live stream 25: 10th October 2022 (Diagnonsense)
Deepa Shastri interviews Samuel Dore, Dr Katherine Rogers and Jackie Wan Brown.
We have two RTS West of England award nominations!
Click to find out our amazing news!
Have you always wanted to be on This Is Deaf?
Now's your chance to be in their makeover programme!
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?
How did Watch Us Roar! happen?
Click here to watch a short interview with Shooting Producer-Director, Samuel Ash.
Meet our new Trustees!
We're thrilled to introduce the newest members of the BSLBT Board.
Meet our new Audience Engagement Officer!
Welcoming one of our newest members of staff...
We’re looking forward to Deaffest’s 15th Anniversary!
See you in Wolverhampton from 10th-12th May!
BSLBT launches training for deaf subtitlers
Click here to find out all about it!
Four Deaf Yorkshiremen's Contest
It's competition time for the four grumpy old men and their friends. Who will win?!
Photo focus - This Is Deaf: Black History Month 2023
Check out Samuel Dore's fabulous photographs from the This Is Deaf set!
New FAQs page!
Have you seen our new FAQs page?
Introducing BSLBT’s new Drama Commissioner
Deaf Gathering Cymru
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.
SignLight Award for Here/Not Here!
Watch the director's acceptance speech now...
Becoming Jazzy Whipps to premiere on BSL Zone
Bim Ajadi's new documentary will be available on our website on Friday 20th September.
Our new Vision, Mission and Values
Click here to find out more about what BSLBT stands for.
Photo focus - Step Up: Ready To Drive
Check out Becky Bailey's brilliant photos!
Meet BSLBT's SMT!
Wonder who's who in our Senior Management Team (SMT)? Click here to find out more.
Screenings and an award for three of our films!
Superfest and The Bolton International Film Festival
This Is Deaf Series 2
Ahmed Mudawi is back with a brilliant range of guests to cover the latest issues.
Seeking social media contributors
Social media contributors call out!
Food Fighters Series 1
Young chefs take on exciting challenges, hoping to win the Food Fighters trophy!
Photo Focus: Sign2Win Series 3
Have a look at some brilliant photos from Becky Bailey!
Screenings and a nomination for our programmes!
Three of our programmes in a film festival and one of our documentaries is up for an award!
The Letter Photo Focus
Check out unit and production stills from The Letter!
Introducing our new brand!
Click here to watch our exciting launch video...
BSLBT Academy: Talent Acceleration
Check out this video for a glimpse of the action!
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.
Sign2Win Series 3
Series 3 of our amazing BSL game show, hosted by Fifi Garfield.
Step Up: Ready To Drive
Sisters Mandy and Coco begin working on their dream of starting a food business!
The Letter
As the Nazis rise to power in pre-WW2 Germany, a young deaf couple clash with the authorities.
Watch Us Roar!
A raw and honest take on the GB Deaf Women's Futsal team's quest to win a medal at the 2024 Winter Deaflympics.
OMGenius Series 1
Science programme with the biggest stunts inspired by viral videos!
Becoming Jazzy Whipps
Jazzy Whipps, the UK’s biggest deaf influencer, shares her courageous journey as she overcomes online trolling after rising to fame.
This Is Deaf Series 4
Ahmed Mudawi is back to welcome a range of guests and explore important topics.
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