Kings & Queens of Speech

From the makers of Educating Yorkshire comes an uplifting documentary following the progress of schoolchildren across the UK as they enter the world of debating.

Enrolling at the Bluecoat Academy in Nottingham, Debate Mate mentor Danielle turns her attention to a fresh batch of debaters-in-the-making.

Next up is a trip to Manchester's Stretford High School, home to one of the most challenging groups Debate Mate mentor Abe has ever tried to teach.

Debate Mate mentor Adam visits Kingsford Community School in East London where the pupils are determined to dispel local stereotypes.

This week, Debate Mate mentor Seun is at Fairfield High School in Bristol where 15 pupils have just 10 weeks to become convincing debaters. Can they do it?

Pupils at Wood Green Academy in Wednesbury, West Midlands, have set their sights on the Debate Mate cup. Can mentor Scott help them achieve their goal?

It's the semi-final of the Debate Mate competition as the schools go head to head in three knock-out debates at the prestigious Oxford Union.

In the final episode of the series, one team will be crowned the Kings and Queens of Speech as they go head-to-head in parliament for the Debate Mate Cup.