New channel for those with learning disabilities

[Kyng]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0grkwd3zlo

It’s perhaps no surprise that the décor of TV BRA’s new studio is shocking pink.

It’s the favourite colour of two of the station’s reporters, Emily Ann Riedel - who is wearing a pink top when I visit - and Petter Bjørkmo. “I even had pink hair!” Bjørkmo tells me, laughing, before adding that he had to get rid of it “because I am a reporter - reporters have to look decent.”

All the reporters at TV BRA – which means “TV Good” – are disabled or autistic; most have a learning disability.

The show is presented in simple Norwegian and is slower than mainstream news reports, making it much easier to follow. Between 4,000 and 5,000 people tune in every week.

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I have to say, this is a lovely idea .

While this specific channel only serves Norway, I do hope it works well enough for the concept to be tried in other parts of the world as well!