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Transcript: Deputy Editor Andy Palmer on BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine Show talking about the sign language interpreter controversy

December 12, 2013

The popular BBC Radio 2 current affairs discussion programme, presented by Jeremy Vine, discussed the South African interpreter controversy and […]

Watch: Certainly not a fake interpreter .. this young sign language user knows exactly what she’s doing in this cute video

December 12, 2013

This young signer shows what real sign language should look like in a video that has emerged from America. Five-year-old […]

Deaf News: Mandela ‘fake’ interpreter claims he suffered schizophrenic episode on stage

December 12, 2013

Thamsanqa Jantjie, the sign language interpreter accused of being ‘inept’ has defended his actions at the Nelson Mandela memorial service […]

Deaf News: Video shows ‘fake’ interpreter using comical sign for “machine gun” as Jacob Zuma sings ‘Kill the Boer’

December 12, 2013

The ‘fake’ sign language interpreter, at the centre of the world’s attention following his bizarre performance at Nelson Mandela’s memorial […]

Becky Fenton-Ree: I’m an expert in BSL, but how did I fare when I went to American Sign Language class?

December 11, 2013

For the first time in twenty five years, I am not an active member of a Deaf Community and I’m […]

Exclusive: ‘Fake’ sign language interpreter mars Nelson Mandela service for Deaf people worldwide

December 10, 2013

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For many UK-based Deaf viewers of the Nelson Mandela service today, something didn’t seem quite right about the sign language […]

Round-up: The worst deaf health horror stories

December 10, 2013

Yesterday’s article by Deaf actor Matt Gurney about having his appendix removed and not knowing what was going on was read […]

Emily Howlett: Do we appreciate sign language interpreters enough?

December 10, 2013

We all like a good interpreter, don’t we? Who isn’t instantly uplifted upon meeting their communication assistant and realising that […]

“I didn’t know what would be done.” Deaf actor Matthew Gurney explains how he had an operation without being given an interpreter

December 9, 2013

The last week has been a blur. After watching Gerry Hughes appearing on Surprise Surprise last Sunday at my friend’s […]

Deaf News: Children’s TV series Magic Hands nominated for Broadcast Award!

December 9, 2013

Deaf media production company Remark Media has been short-listed in the ‘Best Pre-School Programme’ category at the 2014 Broadcast Awards for their […]