All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Mosslands

    • May 21, 2015
    • Sky One

    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.

  • S01E02 Bluecoat

    • May 28, 2015
    • Sky One

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

  • S01E03 Stretford

    • June 4, 2015
    • Sky One

    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.

  • S01E04 Kingsford

    • June 11, 2015
    • Sky One

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

  • S01E05 Fairfield

    • June 18, 2015
    • Sky One

    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?

  • S01E06 Wood Green

    • June 28, 2015
    • Sky One

    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?

  • S01E07 Oxford Union

    • July 5, 2015
    • Sky One

    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.

  • S01E08 Parliament

    • July 12, 2015
    • Sky One

    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.