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The Essay Episodes

    Tishani DoshiDouble Vision

    Tishani Doshi performs an essay recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival.

    Casey BaileyComing Home

    Returning to Birmingham after a holiday and reliving childhood memories in Nechells.

    Naush SabahComing Home

    Re-visiting a childhood home in Sparkbrook, Birmingham

    Professor Thomas GlaveComing Home

    Returning from London on a train at night to home in Birmingham.

    Dr Shahed YousafComing Home

    Driving home to Birmingham after a very demanding day at work in prison.

    Helen CrossComing Home

    Memories of clubbing in 90s Birmingham and an encounter with an oil painting

    Christopher LaingSign Language Is My Language

    Personal essays exploring the history, layers and nuances of British Sign Language.

    Robert AdamSign Language Is My Language

    Personal essays exploring the history, layers and nuances of British Sign Language.

    Deepa ShastriSign Language Is My Language

    Personal essays exploring the history, layers and nuances of British Sign Language.

    Tina KelbermanSign Language Is My Language

    Personal essays exploring the history, layers and nuances of British Sign Language.

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