Close Up 2: Peter McDonough

(Factual) Former priest Peter McDonough talks to Tessa Padden.

28m 1s

Chat show (2016). The second series of Close Up, the BSL Zone's in-depth interviews with well-known Deaf people. In this episode, Tessa Padden talks to Peter McDonough about giving up his priesthood after 27 years. Peter explains what inspired him to become a priest and how the Catholic Church dealt with the revelation that forced him to leave. He also shares his views on Deaf education and talks about life with his young son. Produced by Bob Duncan and Dawn Marshall at Becoming Visible.

Watch other episodes of Close Up and our other chat shows here.