Episode 5 | The Speaker

Duration: 58'41''

Synopsis

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.

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Episode 3 | The Speaker

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Episode 4 | The Speaker

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Episode 7 | The Speaker

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Episode 8 | The Speaker

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