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Series 35

Episode 14: Britain's Oldest Deaf School Closes

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Topical magazine series for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, presented by Clive Mason. Clive introduces an in-depth investigation into the events leading up to the closure of the Royal School for the Deaf in Margate in December 2015. Parents of children at the school explain their dismay at the decision.

Plus the programme meets twin boys Rocco and Loui. They're identical except for one factor, one is deaf and one is hearing. They're the closest of siblings, but what does the future hold for them both?

There's also a round-up of stories from the UK and abroad affecting the deaf community. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Clive Mason
Series Producer:
William Mager
Executive Producer:
Roger Farrant

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