Monty Python star launches programme to help children who stutter

News report about the launch of "Wait, Wait, I've not finished yet", educational programme to support teachers to help children who stammer.

The programme was launched by Michael Palin (English comedian and actor, best known for being one of the members of the comedy group Monty Python) and Ed Balls (UK Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families). The report also includes Cherry Hughes (Education Officer of British Stammering Association).

During the launch, Michael Palin spoke about his personal experience of his fathers stuttering and the importance that he places on providing specialist help for children who stammer. Ed Balls also spoke with great sincerity about the difficulties that these children face and his desire to expand the services for them.

"Wait, Wait, I've not finished yet" is the Stammering Information Programme developed by the Michael Palin Centre and launched on 20th October 2009.

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[Titaniacy]

Michael has such a huge heart. Trying to speak for those who can't speak for themselves. Thanks for uploading

[kentishkickboxer]

that mp bloke (not micheal palin) almost said it was a funny problem

[stuttterb]

Thank you for this video