Episode 6

Radha Starr learns how the numbers of calls to domestic abuse services increased sharply during the pandemic, confirming that domestic abuse is still a serious issue that affects many people, including the deaf community. However, deaf people struggle to access information and reach out for help. Through personal stories told through actors and an interview with SignHealth, Radha learns about what steps need to be taken to ensure that deaf people are receiving the same support as their hearing peers.

Yvonne and Julian meet Emily Howlett and Ciaran Stewart to discuss their work as a BSL director and actor respectively for a performance of Much Ado About Nothing at Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Yvonne and Julian discuss the complex process of translating Shakespeare to BSL with Emily and Ciaran.

And Yvonne is back in the kitchen to give us some tips on how to save money in light of living costs soaring. She shows how to make a scrumptious, healthy chickpea curry using tinned food from the cupboards.