See Hear Episode Guide

Episode Guide

See Hear:

• The 1981 House

  The programme celebrates 25 years by taking a trip back in time, setting up a house in the style of a 1981 property for a family to occupy. The experiment reveals what life was like for deaf people without the benefit of technology. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• 2005 Deaflympics Highlights

  Julian Peedle-Calloo presents the first programme of sporting highlights from the Deaflympics in Melbourne, Australia, as 3,500 deaf athletes from more than 80 countries compete for the competition's coveted gold medals

• 2005 Deaflympics Highlights 1

  Julian Peedle-Calloo presents the first programme of sporting highlights from the Deaflympics in Melbourne, Australia, as 3,500 deaf athletes from more than 80 countries compete for the competition's coveted gold medals

• 2005 Deaflympics Highlights 2

  Julian Peedle-Calloo presents the second programme of sporting highlights from the Deaflympics in Melbourne, Australia, as 3,500 hearing-impaired athletes from more than 80 countries compete for the competition's coveted gold medals

• All You Need Is Rhythm

  A showcase for the musical and dancing talents of deaf people from around the world at the inaugural Festival of Silence in Paris. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Animal Testing Debate

  Mark Wheatley hosts a debate about whether it is morally acceptable to use animals in medical research

• Arts Review

  Julian Peedle-Calloo presents a special report on the arts, including a look at the problems faced by deaf actors and a review of the latest developments in deaf comedy

• Arts Review 3

  The winner of the scriptwriters' competition is announced and viewers are introduced to an 81-year-old man who collects motorbikes. Plus, Jon Hay visits the Cotswolds for a tour of a brewery and there's an insight into 'sound sculpture'

• Arts Review 5

  Julian Peedle-Calloo introduces a Hallowe'en-themed edition of the magazine for the deaf, reporting on the history of the fright-filled night, telling a ghost story and learning about Mexico's Day of the Dead. Plus, news on an online forum for deaf people interested in spiritualism and the third episode of ground-breaking drama series Switch

• Arts Review 8

  To mark the 10th anniversary of the death of poet and actress Dot Miles, Julian Peedle-Calloo discovers what legacy she has left the deaf community. John Hay explores the scenery of North Wales, and there are reports on the Bat-Kol dance group from Israel and the Skye video that won acclaim at the recent Deaf Film and Television Festival

• Breakfast Discussion 4

  Lara Crooks presents a film from Iran and a report on publishers Handzon, the people behind new deaf magazine Handwave. Plus, stories of wartime evacuation from Margate School for the Deaf's Over 60s Reunion and a debate on current issues

• Breakfast with

  Lara Crooks finds out whether hearing dogs for the deaf still have a place in modern society as technological advances threaten to make them redundant. Plus, John Hay visits Worcester in search of hidden treasure : and a local ghost

• Breakfast With : 3

  Lara Crooks presents a special programme celebrating the Queen's Golden Jubilee, asking how life has changed in the deaf community during the past 50 years

• Breakfast with Lara

  Lara Crooks explores the impact of videophones and looks at the work of two deaf entrepreneurs making their way in the media industry. Plus, three guests are invited into the studio to discuss current issues of concern to the deaf community

• Breakfast with Lara and Arts Review

  Julian Peedle-Calloo hosts a debate on the deaf arts world and actress Caroline Parker presents an extract from her one-woman show. Plus, reports on the training of deaf museum guides for Tate Modern and a storytelling evening for the hearing-impaired at London's Gate Theatre

• Breakfast With Laura
• BSL Update

  Lara Crooks investigates if any substantial progress has been made in the recognition of British Sign Language

• Christmas Mag

  Clive Mason, Tessa Padden, Memnos Costi and Kiba Taye present a Christmas special, featuring magic performed in the studio, a nostalgic look at the show's first festive pantomime in 1984, and a song performed in sign-language

• Clive at Noon

  Clive Mason hosts from his home town of Brighton, reporting on a scheme in Bristol for the deaf children of hearing parents. John Wilson examines the emergence of a new artistic talent and follows one man's dream of piloting a light aircraft. Plus, the latest deaf news with Tessa Padden

• Clive at Noon

  Presenter Clive Mason reports on the work of the VSO and introduces a film on Link in Eastbourne, while for romantics everywhere there's a look ahead to Valentine's Day. Plus, the usual monthly round-up of news with Lesley McGilp

• Clive at Noon

  After reviewing reports of a unique pre-school project for deaf children in Dublin and the threatened closure of a specialist school in London, Clive Mason and guests discuss the increasing trend for the hearing-impaired to enter mainstream education

• Clive at Noon 3

  Clive Mason and guests discuss items from around the country, including Carolyn Nabarro's report on a family who took Cornwall County Council to court over the education of their son. Memnos Costi finds out why Fulham Football Club are supporting the creation of a deaf soccer team and a group of school leavers talk about their hopes for the future

• Clive at Noon 4

  Report on a Maidenhead couple expecting twins and an insight into the difficulties of having fire alarms fitted in rented accommodation. Plus, hearing-impaired transsexual Pamir Trujillo talks about her life and the difficulties of finding acceptance within the deaf community. Presented by Clive Mason

• Clive at Noon 5

  Ground-breaking drama Switch returns with the first episode of a new series, and the team go behind the scenes at Holby City to report on a recent deafness-related storyline. Plus, the See Hear Find a Star competition is launched and Clive Mason samples French hospitality in Paris

• Clive at Noon 8

  Clive Mason hosts a discussion on BSL theatre interpretation, an Australian actress performs signed poetry and the finalists are revealed in the Find a New Face competition. Carolyn Nabarro reports on the controversy surrounding the use of HRT for menopausal women

• Cochlear Update

  Meeting the man who was given the UK's first cochlear implant in 1989, to see how the procedure has changed his life. Plus, an update on Thea Kyle, who received her implant 18 months ago at the age of 26. With voiceover

• Deaf News
• Deaf World Games

  Helga McGilp traces the history of the Deaf World Games, established in Paris 80 years ago. She meets former winners who reveal more about Britain's sporting prowess in years gone by, and examines the variety of events which take place

• Deaflympics
• Deaflympics - Part One

  Part one of two. Julian Peedle-Calloo reports on the progress of athletes at the 20th Deaflympics in Melbourne, Australia and there's a chance to catch up on the six British competitors that have previously been featured on the programme. With coverage of the men's and women's 100m final and action from the swimming pool

• Deaflympics - Part Two

  Part two of two. Julian Peedle-Calloo concludes his report on the progress of athletes at the 20th Deaflympics in Melbourne, Australia, and there's a chance to catch up on the six British competitors who have previously been featured on the programme. With action from the women's 1,500m and 800m finals, coverage of Anthony Sinclair in his singles tennis final, and news of ten-pin bowler Paul Johnson and the GB men's football team

• Debate 3 : Arming the Police

  Mark Wheatley chairs a debate on the pros and cons of arming police officers, asking whether such a move would prove beneficial or detrimental to British society. Plus, a round-up of the latest events in Deaf News, presented by Lesley McGilp

• Debate : Gay Adoption

  Mark Wheatley presents a debate asking about the laws concerning the adoption of children by gay couples. What makes a suitable parent and do youngsters really need the traditional gender role models, or just the love and security that both heterosexual and homosexual partnerships can provide? A panel of three guests question experts before reaching their final verdict

• Debate Seven : Smacking Children

  Lara Crooks hosts a debate on whether unruly children should be smacked, exploring the effects of such punishment and asking if it should be made illegal

• Debate : Should Smoking be Banned in Public Places?

  Mark Wheatley chairs a heated debate on smoking in public as more and more countries around the world impose strict bans against the use of tobacco, including China, Italy, India and Canada. Complete prohibition in New York will also take effect from the end of March : is this a good thing or a violation of human rights?

• Fostering and Adoption

  The magazine focuses on a man's search for his birth mother and how an inspirational teacher helped a troubled child. Plus, an examination of the difficulties faced by deaf people who want to become foster parents. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Gallaudet Presidency - Democracy or Anarchy

  The truth behind recent protests at Gallaudet University in Washington DC, USA, over the selection of Jane Fernandes as incoming President. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Gallaudet - The Protest Erupts

  The protests at Gallaudet University, the only deaf university in the world, are examined for the second time, as campaigners take on a militant against the appointment of Jane Fernandes. Students, staff and other supporters reveal why they are against the choice. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Gerry Hughes Profile

  Report on adventurer Gerry Hughes' attempt to become the first deaf man to sail single-handedly across the Atlantic in the OSTAR 2005 race

• Hallowe'en Magazine

  Memnos Costi presents a Hallowe'en special, featuring a profile of Stephen Pink, director of Sixties movie The Deaf Dracula. Newcastle Deaf Club embark on a search for ghosts, and a druid claims he is King Arthur

• A History of British Sign Language
• History of British Sign Language - Part One

  The first of a two-part documentary exploring the history of British Sign Language, in which Clark Denmark considers the earliest evidence in monastic communities and 16th-century finger-spelling. He also traces the establishment of the first deaf schools, as well as the devastating impact of the Milan conference, which saw signing banned from classrooms for almost a century

• History of British Sign-Language - Part Two

  Conclusion of the two-part documentary in which Clark Denmark explores the history of signing, examining the Victorian educators' decision to move toward oralism. This was followed by a classroom ban on the system, but its unofficial use kept it alive, and in the 1970s British Sign Language was awarded the status of a recognised language

• I Remember the Post-War Years

  Personal accounts of the post-World War Two years, when the process of rebuilding Britain's devastated cities and ports began amid rationing which continued well into the 1950s. Architects and designers took the opportunity to develop new styles and materials, and the influence of the USA made its mark on the younger generation

• I Remember the War

  Personal memories of World War Two, including first-hand accounts of hardship and uncertainty, bringing to life the tensions, sadness and, finally, the celebrations at the end of the conflict

• Jack Ashley Profile

  Magazine for the deaf and hard of hearing, presented by Clive Mason, including a profile of deaf Labour peer Jack Ashley

• Lost World of Leslie Edwards

  A pile of old film reels discovered in an empty house gives an insight into the deaf world of the 1930s, filmed by Leslie Edwards. Featuring interviews with many well-known characters from the time. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Magazine 1

  Clive Mason introduces a new magazine format, in which there's a report on cafe culture in America and a Tsunami survivor recalls the terrifying disaster. Subtitle quality is also explored and 'Dr Memnos' delves into deaf history. Includes Deaf News

• Magazine 2

  This week's edition of the magazine has an international flavour, with reports from Ukraine and America. There's also a debate on whether it is ever acceptable to play the 'deaf card', and more comedy with Dr Memnos and Odd Bob, who continue their quest to cure the hard of hearing. Includes Deaf News

• Memnos Mag

  Memnos Costi examines the BDA youth exchange, in which a group of young deaf people from the Czech Republic get a taste of British life. Plus, reports on healthy living, a profile of a deaf diver and the last in the series of relationship dilemmas

• Miss Deaf UK

  Behind the scenes of the inaugural Miss Deaf UK contest, revealing whether the intervention of a group of fashionistas prevented organisers from achieving their aim of staging a politically correct and good-natured beauty pageant. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Miss Deaf UK

  Update on April's Miss Deaf UK competition, revealing the uproar that broke out when a hearing fashion team took over the organisation of the event. Reporter Shana Grummitt also finds out what happened to winner Kelly Moody. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Music Has No Bars

  Part two of two. Following her successful performance in St Petersburg, deaf flautist Ruth Montgomery heads to Moscow with the Russian National Orchestra, before playing at London's Cadogan Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

• Music Has No Bars - Part One

  Part one of two. Following a profoundly deaf flute player as she travels to Russia for two solo performances with the St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra. The programme also explores the 25-year-old's past, including her efforts to achieve a degree in music. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Music Has No Bars - Part Two

  Part two of two. Deaf flute player Ruth Montgomery's musical journey continues as she performs as a soloist in with the Russian National Orchestra in Moscow before appearing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at London's Cadogan Hall. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Nicaragua 1

  A decade after its first broadcast on TV, there's another chance to see the first part of Ramon Woolfe's journey to Nicaragua to report on the birth of a new sign language. Concludes next week. With voiceover

• Nicaragua 2

  Concluding part of Ramon Woolfe's journey to Nicaragua in 1997, featuring a detailed look at how the children's sign language developed and why it was of great interest to the researchers. With voiceover

• Noises Off

  Professor Deepak Prasher of the UCL Ear Institute in London reveals the effects of environmental noise on health, establishing a relationship between the level of noise exposure and the risk of getting heart disease. Featuring a contribution from Formula One commentator Murray Walker, who now wears a hearing aid. With voiceover

• Profile

  Lara Crooks presents a profile of campaigner and deaf interpreter Daryl Jackson, reviewing his life and looking at his favourite clips from the See Hear! archive

• Profile : 3

  Mark Wheatley meets a couple well known in the deaf community : Bristol University lecturer Clark Denmark and Carolyn Nabarro, presenter of news headlines in British Sign Language for HTV West

• Profile 4 : Jackie Knight

  Emma Coleman speaks to Jackie Knight, who recalls her experience of being fitted with a cochlear implant as well as her transformation from road sweeper to law student, and Tessa Padden presents a round up of the latest deaf news

• Profile : Caroline Parker

  Lara Crooks interviews deaf actress Caroline Parker and there's a chance to see the second episode of drama series Switch

• Profile : The Garfield Twins

  Lara Crooks talks to deaf actresses Paula and Fiona Garfield, who select their favourite See Hear! clips. In this week's edition of ground-breaking drama series Switch, Anwar uncovers a secret

• Quiz 4

  Lara Crooks asks the questions as Brighton and Peterborough compete for a place in the semi-finals of the quiz

• Signed & Subtitled
• Skye - Three - Deaf Men

  Memnos Costa meets three deaf men decades after they revealed their dreams for the future and finds out whether their ambitions have been fulfilled. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Swedish Deaf Tour of America
• Switch

  Weekly magazine for the deaf and hard of hearing

• Switch Omnibus : Part One

  Clive Mason introduces an omnibus edition of the first series of drama Switch, which will soon be back for a new run. There's also a chance to see behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the producer and director

• Switch Omnibus : Part Two

  Clive Mason introduces the final omnibus edition of the first series of drama Switch, which returns next week for a new series

• Switch Preview

  Clive Mason and Radha Manjeshwar preview the return to BBC2 of the award-winning drama Switch. Features contributions from several of the programme's stars including Patsy Palmer, Ramon Woolfe and Paula Garfield. With voiceover

• Three Men in a Boat

  Gerry Hughes talks about the key moments in his 2005 solo journey across the Atlantic Ocean and is joined by the two sailors who accompanied him on the trip home. With voiceover

• Through Deaf Eyes Part 3

  Deaf historian Peter Brown presents in the third special edition from the USA, looking at how the deaf civil rights movement changed lives of people worldwide. With voiceover

• Through Deaf Eyes - Part Two

  Part two of two. Continuing the exploration of the history, heritage and culture of deaf people in the USA. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Topical Update Father Cyril

  Special episode looking at deafblind Roman Catholic priest Father Cyril Axelrod, who speaks 10 languages and travels the world trying to change attitudes towards deaf people. There is also a look back at his journey in November 2005 to meet the Pope in Rome. With voiceover

• Tribute to Arthur F Dimmock

  The weekly magazine for the deaf and hard of hearing celebrates the life of Arthur F Dimmock, whose writing was instrumental in opening a whole new world of travel to deaf people in the 1950s and 1960s. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• USA - Part One

  Part one of two. Julian Peedle-Calloo tours the USA, meeting deaf people from all walks of life, including two stars of Broadway musical Big River, an Elvis performer and a psychic who runs a B&B

• USA - Part Two

  Part two of two. Julian Peedle-Calloo continues his USA tour, meeting deaf Americans from all walks of life, including a man who makes animal costumes and a cheerleader for the Miami Dolphins

• Youth Debate

  Julian Peedle-Calloo talks to six young deaf people about the range of issues that are of concern to them

• Youth Debate

  Memnos Costi invites six young deaf people to discuss the issues that matter to them, including parental control and the paucity of deaf contestants on Reality TV

See Hear: Special (2001 - 2004)

• Anniversary Special
• Anniversary Special
• Arts Review 7: Jama Special

  Julian Peedle-Calloo reviews a number of art projects funded by the Jack Ashley Millennium Awards, including a fashion showcase inspired by a visit to Australia and an exhibition of travel writing from Tibet. Plus, the first instalment of Hay's Way, a new series in which presenter John Hay reports from around the country, beginning in Hull, where he meets the local deaf community and explores the city's history

• Auschwitz Special

  Two deaf students visit the concentration camp at Auschwitz to learn about the Holocaust at first hand. Magazine for the deaf and hard of hearing. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Baby Special - Manchester Midwives: Newborn Screening

  Memnos Costi and guest presenter Carolyn Nabarro report on baby sign classes and assess how successful the newborn hearing screening programme has been since it was rolled out nationwide. Plus, an archive film from 1990 showing how a group of Manchester midwives were working with deaf couples to make antenatal care more accessible. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Business Special

  Tessa Padden presents an in-depth look at the paybacks and pitfalls of setting up and running an independent business, focusing on three UK companies

• Christmas Special

  Clive Mason presents a festive edition featuring the recent winner of Deaf Idol, Riccardo Weare in a See Hear! seasonal pop video and new yuletide drama Grandad, starring Hal Draper. Plus, advice on how to make a Christmas pudding

• Christmas Special

  Festive edition of the programme for the deaf and hard of hearing, featuring five singing children, four UK capitals, three musicians, two dogs and one drummer - all with a twist. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Christmas Special

  Deaf Idol winner Riccardo Weare stars in a holiday pop video; Christmas drama 'Grandad'; making a Christmas pudding.

• Cochlear Implants Special

  Following a girl on her journey to regain her hearing so she can listen to things taken for granted by most people, including singing birds and the telephone. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Coda Special

  Emma Coleman presents a programme examining the experiences of hearing children with deaf parents. In a studio debate, she questions whether such youngsters should have access to external support, and if they should be expected to automatically interpret for their parents

• Coot Special

  Weekly magazine for the deaf and hard of hearing. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Deaf History Special
• Election Special

  Clive Mason presents a special focusing on the forthcoming General Election, in which MPs representing the three main parties are called upon to explain their policies. There's also a report on whether young people will be motivated to visit the polls this time around, and a panel discuss the contentious issue of the deaf vote

• Euro Mag Special

  Memnos Costi presents a guide to London, visiting some of the capital's most famous landmarks as well as the more obscure. There's also a tour of Copenhagen, a report on a youth camp in Switzerland and a look at the recent attempt to break the deaf world skydiving record

• Euro Special

  Julian Peedle-Calloo introduces two films examining the contrasting experiences of deaf people living in Samoa, a group of six Polynesian islands in the South Pacific, and in Auckland, New Zealand

• Fashion Special

  The programme stages its own male model competition to coincide with London Fashion week. A deaf fashion designer is then paired with a hearing-impaired photography student for the winning contestant's first shoot. With voiceover

• Gerry Hughes Special

  An update on yachtsman Gerry Hughes, who last year became the first deaf man to sail single-handed across the Atlantic. He reveals the key moments on his journey and is reunited with two crew members who joined him on the return voyage from Newport in America to Troon, Scotland. With voiceover and in-vision subtitles

• Helga Stevens Special

  Profile of Belgian MP Helga Stevens, examining her life and work in the Flemish parliament and influence on European politics. Plus, a feature on Gerry Hughes, the first deaf man to sail solo across the Atlantic, and his fight to become a teacher

• Switch Special

  Clive Mason and Kibra Taye present a special edition celebrating the return of award-winning drama Switch. Featuring clips from the previous series, a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making of the show, interviews with cast members and out-takes

• Technology Special

  Special edition focusing on technology for deaf people. Memnos Costi explores the past, present and future of such innovations and investigates new developments in mobile phones, communications, the workplace and the media

• Usher Special

  A profile of three deaf people who are losing their sight with Usher syndrome.