Rose Ayling-Ellis: Signs for Change

60’ BBC One

Rose Ayling-Ellis fronts an exciting and ground-breaking film from Rogan Productions challenging perceptions of the deaf community and putting audiences at the heart of the deaf experience.

Following the news that as of April 2022, British Sign Language has been officially recognised in law, Signs For Change follows Rose on a personal journey as she speaks to those closest to her, as well as the people pushing boundaries within the deaf community. Exploring whether society is adapting fast enough to allow equality amongst the deaf and hearing worlds, Rose challenges the perception of deafness as something that needs to be cured and highlights the beauty of sign language and the deaf experience.

This was a deaf & hearing “bi-lingual” production. Guided by Rose, producer Cathy and Director Ted Evans, as well as deaf contributors and BSL interpreters. We built a seamless way of filming together which felt new and truly rewarding on all levels.

Director Ted Evans
Producer Cathy Heffernan
Executive Producers James Rogan, Nancy Bornat, Soleta Rogan
Executive Producers for BBC Emma Loach

Produced by Rogan Productions for BBC One.

★★★★★ 'A passionate hymn to sign language' The Sun ★★★★★ 'Wonderful' The Times
★★★★ Guardian
★★★★ 'Powerful' The Telegraph
★★★★★ TV Times
'Her fire, passion and tenacity about bringing BSL to the fore is infectious. You can’t fail to be moved'
Radio Times

BAFTA Nominee 2024 for Ted Evans - TV CRAFT / EMERGING TALENT