BBC recognises the power of public speaking
Here in the UK, the BBC is about to launch an exciting series of bi-weekly programmes aimed at finding Britain’s best young speaker. The series which launches at 7pm on Tuesday 7th April in the UK is called “The speaker”. In this epic elimination show, thousands of 14 to 18 year olds will compete in a series of challenges. They’ll need passion, personality and confidence. Week on week they’ll be put through their paces to test every aspect of their communication skills.
The Speaker will see tough-talking teens, class jokers and shy, sensitive types go head to head as they learn to talk publicly and passionately about the things that matter to them. Eventually one of them will become Britain’s Best Young Speaker.
This programme promises to be exciting, educational and entertaining and will be a must for adults and children alike. If you want to learn how to improve your presentation and communication skills watch this programme if you can. I’ll also be blogging on the result and and top tips on a regular basis so make sure you bookmark this site!
More about the show…
The Search
14-18 year olds from across the UK were invited to apply to take part in The Speaker. Their one minute application speeches could be on any subject from pop music to politics or hoodies to homework.
From the entries received our Judges selected 160 Speakers. They were invited to the next stage – the auditions being held in Manchester, London, Cardiff and Glasgow.
At the auditions, the Speakers delivered their one minute speech again, but this time it was in front of the Judging Panel. And they were watched by their competitors and an expectant audience.
The Speakers needed to keep their cool. Only 20 were selected by the Judges to go through to the next stage.
The Top Twenty
From here on in the competition gets tough as the 20 Speakers are put through their paces. They will have to impress the Judges as only eight will progress to the final stages. They will go through a series of challenges that test their communication, conviction and improvisational skills further.
The Top Eight
Over four shows the final eight will be helped by celebrity Mentors. The finalists will be set challenges that will see them learn new skills and put into practice everything they’ve learnt so far. The locations for these challenges could be anywhere in the world as The Speaker nears its nail-biting and dramatic conclusion.
Each show, their speeches are evaluated by the Judges and their Mentor. The three Speakers who fail to impress the judges will have to go head-to-head in a final speaking challenge. One hopeful youngster is then eliminated from the contest. By the last episode in the series, only three will remain.
The Final
The final three will face their biggest challenge yet. They will be asked to push themselves even further as they compete to win the title!
They’ll have to draw on every piece of advice and experience that they have learnt so far. This is the last chance to deliver the speech of their lives.
And as the Judges give their final verdict, the question on everyone’s lips is… Who will become Britain’s Best Young Speaker?
