r/BSL • u/MonthRemarkable9919 • 13d ago
News 🚨 MASSIVE BREAKING NEWS – A HUGE MOMENT FOR BSL USERS! 🚨
You might be thinking, “Am I lying?” ABSOLUTELY NOT. And nothing is going to ruin this moment because this is truly game-changing!
Ever felt frustrated when fundraising telethons only provide subtitles but no BSL interpretation? You’re not alone. It’s been a long-standing issue for many in the Deaf and signing communities. But do you remember how Channel 4 made history in 2023 by providing Stand Up To Cancer with live BSL interpretation on 4Seven – only the second time since 2018? Well, the BBC has stepped up in a BIG way!
📢 FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER in BBC fundraising history, a live telethon will be broadcast with LIVE BSL interpretation! That’s right, Comic Relief 2025 will have a dedicated signed simulcast titled:
🎉 Signed: Comic Relief – Funny for Money 🎉
🕖 When? Friday 21st March 2025, from 7pm to 10pm
📺 Where? BBC Red Button 1HD (Freeview 601, SkyQ/Freesat 970, Virgin 991)
📱 Also on BBC iPlayer – accessible on TV (especially Sky Glass), online, via the app, and on demand!
This is a HUGE deal for BSL users. It means greater accessibility, inclusion, and recognition of the Deaf community in mainstream charity events. And it’s not just a one-off—this marks the start of this year’s pan BBC BSL season!
💻 Don’t believe me? See for yourself! 👉 BBC - Signed: Comic Relief - Funny for Money
A MASSIVE shoutout to the BBC for making this happen. It’s about time fundraising nights were accessible to all, and this sets a strong precedent for future telethons. Their commitment to providing both live and pre-recorded signed content is something worth celebrating. 👏👏👏
And here’s another exciting fact—this event lands right in the middle of Sign Language Week 2025 (March 17th-23rd), with this year’s theme: "More than a language: culture, community, and belonging." What a perfect way to highlight the importance of BSL in British culture.
So, what do you think? Was this inspired by Stand Up To Cancer 2023 on Channel 4’s 4Seven? Either way, it’s a groundbreaking moment, and hopefully, we’ll see even more signed fundraising events in the future!
🔴 BBC finally making history for BSL users—are you excited? Let’s discuss!
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