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Peppa Pig character revealed to be moderately deaf; Will it help educate children on disabilities?

The world of Peppa Pig is tackling an important issue... Peppa Pig’s younger brother George will...

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18.27 6 Feb 2026


Peppa Pig character revealed to be moderately deaf; Will it help educate children on disabilities?


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18.27 6 Feb 2026


The world of Peppa Pig is tackling an important issue...

Peppa Pig’s younger brother George will be revealed to be moderately deaf and fitted with a hearing aid in a new storyline set to tackle childhood hearing loss.

Joining Shane to discuss the importance of representation in Children’s TV shows is Danielle Mc Laughlin, Director of Advocacy and Communications at CHIME, Ireland’s National Charity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw  known as ‘Modern Irish Mom,’ on Instagram  


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