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Dec 2021
47m 54s

How To Be The Real You

Bbc Radio 5 Live
About this episode

With the help of drama teacher Mr Yale, Greg and Bella find out how to escape stereotyping to become their true selves.

They'll look at the birth of stereotypes in drama and find out why soaps and reality TV still love using them today. They'll talk about their own experiences of conforming to and escaping stereotypes, and hear about the ways other people have defeated typecasting.

Bad students of all ages are welcome. Expect brilliant teachers, captivating subjects but absolutely no homework.

Get in touch with your funny school stories - email us at teachme@bbc.co.uk

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