My Body: No Limits | We Are England

My Body: No Limits | We Are England

Disability | BBC One West Midlands | 2023 | 29'00''

Disabled model Sian Green explores the barriers to amputees getting active. She’ll face a new challenge – going to the gym on her own for...

Blood, Sweat and Cheer

Blood, Sweat and Cheer

Disability | BBC Three | 2023 | 44'29''

Can Team Wales win against cheerleading superstars Team USA? After months of training, this squad of disabled and non-disabled athletes have one chanc...

S03E03 | A Special School

S03E03 | A Special School

Child development | BBC One Wales | 2024 | 29'06''

For Phil, leaving school is a daunting prospect. As a distraction, his teacher takes the whole class on a summer holiday. Meanwhile former pupil Ch...

S03E02 | A Special School

S03E02 | A Special School

Child development | BBC One Wales | 2024 | 29'06''

The bags are packed – the pupils are going to Paris for a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Back in school, Zack donates his voice to twin brother Reuben in...

S03E01 | A Special School

S03E01 | A Special School

Child development | BBC One Wales | 2024 | 29'04''

Excluded pupils and young entrepreneurs pave their own way, and there's a new postman on the block - it's never business as usual in Britain's bigg...

S02E03 | A Special School

S02E03 | A Special School

Child development | BBC One Wales | 2023 | 29'05''

A big show, a bigger water fight and prom - the summer term is here in Britain's biggest special education school.

S02E02 | A Special School

S02E02 | A Special School

Child development | BBC One Wales | 2023 | 29'06''

Dealing with thieves, puberty and love - it's all in a day's work in Britain's biggest special education school.

S02E01 | A Special School

S02E01 | A Special School

Child development | BBC One Wales | 2023 | 29'02''

First day back, first school trip, first meltdown - this is Britain's biggest special school. Heartwarming, humorous and infectiously positive.

S01E03 | A Special School

S01E03 | A Special School

Child development | BBC One Wales | 2020 | 29'10''

In the final programme of the series, headmaster Chris Britten is reminded of the impact that Ysgol y Deri, Britain's biggest special school, has h...

S01E02 | A Special School

S01E02 | A Special School

Child development | BBC One Wales | 2020 | 29'11''

The reality of life in Britain’s biggest special school where anything is possible - extreme sports, defying the odds of medicine and a big Christm...

S01E01 | A Special School

S01E01 | A Special School

Child development | BBC One Wales | 2020 | 29'02''

The reality of life in Britain’s biggest special school. Pupils conquer their fears at an outdoor adventure centre in Exmoor, and for many it’s the...

Locked In: Breaking the Silence | Storyville

Locked In: Breaking the Silence | Storyville

Disability | BBC Four | 2020 | 1'16'52''

Film-maker Xavier Alford has a rare and life-changing illness. Confronting his fears, he finds talking with fellow patients and ...

Alex Brooker: Disability and Me

Alex Brooker: Disability and Me

Disability | BBC Two | 2020 | 58'52''

In this intimate and extremely personal documentary, comedian and TV presenter Alex Brooker examines his disability to acknowledge for the fi...

06: 4ft and Fierce | Laugh Lessons

06: 4ft and Fierce | Laugh Lessons

Disability | BBC Three | 2022 | 3'49''

Fats Timbo, a 4ft model, dancer and content creator, shows us what life as a 4ft woman is really like. Expect the M-word, staring, people ...

Tanni Grey-Thompson | Icons

Tanni Grey-Thompson | Icons

Disability | BBC Two | 2019 | 12'39''

Tanni Grey-Thompson was born at a time when the physical and political landscape for disabled people was far from enlightened, she became one of ...

Helen Keller | Icons

Helen Keller | Icons

Civil rights movements | BBC Two | 2019 | 12'25''

Helen Keller became deaf and blind as a child, and was famous for learning to master language in spite of her disabilities. She used her fame to fight f...

Same but Different

Same but Different

Disability | BBC Two | 2012 | 58'45''

Short documentary portraits of primary children with a range of disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. The films are designed to help ...

Asthma – Alisha’s story | Same but Different

Asthma – Alisha’s story | Same but Different

Disability | BBC Two | 2012 | 6'23''

A young girl with asthma explains what it is like living with her condition.

Cerebral palsy – Archie’s story | Same but Different

Cerebral palsy – Archie’s story | Same but Different

Disability | BBC Two | 2012 | 8'07''

Archie has cerebral palsy and explains what it is like to live with the condition.

Diabetes – Phoebe’s story | Same but Different

Diabetes – Phoebe’s story | Same but Different

Disability | BBC Two | 2012 | 7'16''

A young girl with diabetes explains what it is like living with her condition.

Dyslexia – Sophie’s story | Same but Different

Dyslexia – Sophie’s story | Same but Different

Disability | BBC Two | 2012 | 6'20''

A young girl with dyslexia explains what it is like living with her condition.

Epilepsy – Robbie’s story | Same but Different

Epilepsy – Robbie’s story | Same but Different

Disability | BBC Two | 2012 | 6'31''

A young boy with epilepsy explains what it is like living with his condition.

Visual impairment – Theo’s story | Same but Different

Visual impairment – Theo’s story | Same but Different

Disability | BBC Two | 2012 | 8'42''

The story of a ten-year-old boy living with a visual impairment.

Down’s syndrome – Alexandra’s story | Same but Different

Down’s syndrome – Alexandra’s story | Same but Different

Disability | BBC Two | 2012 | 7'45''

The life of a girl with Down's syndrome told by her sisters.

Brimstone and Treacle | Play for Today

Brimstone and Treacle | Play for Today

Disability | BBC One | 1987 | 1'14'15''

The Bates sadly care for their severely disabled daughter Pattie. Martin arrives at their door claiming to be her college friend. He c...

Adam Pearson: Freak Show

Adam Pearson: Freak Show

Disability | BBC Three | 2016 | 56'47''

Documentary in which actor and presenter Adam Pearson explores the world of freak shows and meets people who use their medical conditions to educate...

Victoria Wright | The One Show

Victoria Wright | The One Show

Disability | BBC One | 2015 | 5'15''

Victoria Wright, who has a genetic disorder called cherubism, talks about the discrimination she faces having facial difference.

The Power of Music

The Power of Music

Disability | BBC One | 1988 | 59'24''

Paul McCartney presents a programme about how music can aid in the treatment and development of individuals with mental disabilities, autism, and mental i...

04: Alice and Eleni | I’m Different: Let Me Drive

04: Alice and Eleni | I’m Different: Let Me Drive

Disability | BBC Three | 2017 | 30'46''

Alice has Asperger syndrome and gets easily distracted while driving.

02: Chris and Cannadine | I’m Different: Let Me Drive

02: Chris and Cannadine | I’m Different: Let Me Drive

Disability | BBC Three | 2017 | 29'43''

Chris, who has Asperger's syndrome, tries to get over his cautiousness behind the wheel.

01: Natasha and Stuart | I’m Different: Let Me Drive

01: Natasha and Stuart | I’m Different: Let Me Drive

Disability | BBC Three | 2017 | 29'47''

Documentary series following young learner drivers with physical and learning disabilities. Natasha must learn to ...

Who Are You? | My Life

Who Are You? | My Life

Disability | CBBC | 2013 | 27'54''

Documentary telling the incredible story of 14-year-old Hannah, who has one of the worst cases of face blindness in the UK. Everyone is a stranger to ...

If I Go Blind | My Life

If I Go Blind | My Life

Disability | CBBC | 2019 | 28'06''

Bookworm Alexa has a rare condition that means she could go blind, so is cramming in seeing as much as she can, finding a way to read and preparing f...

My Dog Ears | My Life

My Dog Ears | My Life

Disability | CBBC | 2019 | 27'30''

Documentary following the journey of 12-year-old Joe who is hoping to receive a very precious gift - a specially trained hearing dog.

What Makes Me Tic | My Life

What Makes Me Tic | My Life

Disability | CBBC | 2020 | 28'14''

Documentary about Grace, Rupert and Connor, who all have Tourette's syndrome.

Opera House Den | The Dengineers

Opera House Den | The Dengineers

Disability | CBBC | 2019 | 28'08''

Twelve-year-old Ashley needs an opera-themed den so he can sing to his heart's content. He has Tourette syndrome and singing helps him to ov...

03: Dyslexia | Growing Children

03: Dyslexia | Growing Children

Attachment | BBC Four | 2012 | 59'00''

Laverne Antrobus explores how growing children are affected by the common learning disability of dyslexia through the eyes of children and fa...

A World Without Down’s Syndrome?

A World Without Down’s Syndrome?

Biology | BBC Two | 2019 | 58'55''

Documentary about Down's syndrome and the ethics of pregnancy screening, exploring the thinking around the proposed new screening test...
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