Mark Chapman examines the controversial topic of homosexuality in sport. The programme includes interviews with Martina Navratilova, Gareth Thomas and John Amaechi. Show more
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The Speaker
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
The search is on to find the UK's best young speaker in this eight-part series, starting with the first regional auditions from Glasgow and London. Show more
The Speaker
Episode 2
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
The search to find Britain's best young speaker continues in Manchester and Cardiff. The judges hear youngsters speak out about topics including teenage pregnancy and refugees. Show more
Jacey Normand reports on the fortune in art currently owned by regional authorities. And John Amaechi looks at the role the Northwest played in the fight for gay rights. Show more
The Speaker
Episode 3
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Twenty contenders are reduced to eight. The judges want to know if the teen speakers can think on their feet and speak off the cuff, having proved they can make a prepared speech. Show more
The search for Britain's best young speaker continues with only eight speakers left in the contest. The speakers become tour guides at Althorp House. Show more
Live interactive debate. William Roache, Carole Malone, Sir Gerry Robinson, John Amaechi and Fionola Meredith discuss racism, IVF for single women and reincarnation. Show more
The Speaker
Episode 5
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England
Seven teenagers are still fighting it out in a bid to become Britain's Best Young Speaker. The Speakers take on the daunting task of becoming news reporters. Show more
The Speaker
Episode 6
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
The six remaining Speakers get political in their bid to become Britain's Best Young Speaker. Alastair Campbell mentors the youngsters in the power of persuasion. Show more
The teenagers face their toughest challenge yet. They are mentored in the art of inspiration by their biggest critics, the three judges, and must deliver a speech to the nation. Show more
The Speaker
Episode 8
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
It's the final and the three remaining teenagers get to go on the trip of a lifetime as they travel with Unicef to research children's rights in Malawi, southern Africa. Show more
Rishi Persad presents live coverage from Manchester Arena as Great Britain's men's basketball team gears up for the Olympics by facing the 2008 gold medallists, the United States. Show more
With the Track World Championships ongoing, John Amaechi visits the National Cycling Centre in Manchester to meet British medallists and learn the secrets of their success. Show more
Andrew Neil is joined by Michael Portillo, Alan Johnson and Miranda Green. John Amaechi, one of the world's most high-profile gay athletes, gives his take on the Sochi Olympics. Show more