Meet the Blue Peter presenters! (AD)

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Get to know our Blue Peter presenting trio, as Abby, Joel and Shini record audio self-descriptions with subtitles, so that you can get to know them no matter how you watch our videos! Scroll down the page to watch and hear each video individually, featuring exciting behind the scenes action from our recent Blue Peter photoshoot!

The three Blue Peter presenters, from left to right there is Abby, Joel and Shini, Shini is also cuddling Henry the Blue Peter dog. Abby, is a young woman with short black hair, she is holding a purple Blue Peter badge and wearing a navy jumper, she is smiling brightly and scrunching her nose. Joel, is a young man with white skin and very curly brown hair, he is wearing a green and black striped jumper, he has a friendly and wide smile. Shini, is a young woman with brown skin and long black hair, she is wearing a pink knitted jumper and she has a bright smile.

Meet Shini, Blue Peter presenter 43!

This is Shini's self-description, also featuring Henry. Click play on the first video below.

Click here for a transcript of the dialogue.

Meet Abby, Blue Peter presenter 42!

This is Abby's self-description, click play on the first video below.

Click here for a transcript of the dialogue.

Meet Joel, Blue Peter presenter 41!

This is Joel's self-description, click play on the first video below.

Click here for a transcript of the dialogue.

What is audio description?

Audio description is a useful tool that helps some people watch and engage with video content. In our videos, Abby, Joel and Shini are describing themselves. This includes what they look like, how they like to wear their hair and make up, their favourite fashion accessories and the context of what they're doing in the video. 

You might have heard people introducing themselves in a simliar way when joining an online meeting for a class or a presentation! 👩‍🏫

Have a go at listening to Abby, Joel and Shini's videos with your eyes closed. Can you picture what they look like, what they're wearing and what they're doing? 💭

Audio description can also be heard on TV shows and films, you will often have to look out for the words "Audio Described" or a small "AD" logo on apps like BBC iPlayer, and even when booking cinema tickets. 🎬

The BBC iPlayer user interfact, a large arrow points towards text that says "Audio description", which is toggled on, there is a small "AD" logo in a black box, circled.

Where can I watch audio described video?

Whilst Blue Peter doesn't currently support audio description, you can watch lots of CBBC favourites including Pokémon: Horizons, The Dumping Ground and Horrible Histories with audio description enabled on iPlayer!

Check out the whole collection of Audio Described content available on BBC iPlayer now, you're sure to find a favourite!

Find out more about Audio Description and accessibility on iPlayer.

 

Do you use accessibility features or assistive technology?

Have you ever tried watching an audio described film or tv show? How about using a screen reader to join us here on the Blue Peter website, or perhaps you might watch videos with subtitles on?

If not, why not give them a go! You might find that one or two of them suit you and improve your experience.

Digital assistive technologies can include devices, equipment and software such as:

  • screen readers

  • adaptive keyboards

  • alternative input devices

  • braille displays

  • screen magnifiers

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