Channel 4 from 21 July 9pm

Today in Britain, over five million adults have a reading age of 12 or less or, worse, cannot read at all. From dealing with bills, letters, helping with their children's homework, shopping, and finding work, this illiteracy blights nearly every aspect of their lives, especially their self-esteem. Ashamed and embarrassed, many keep the fact that they can't read a secret, sometimes even from their own family.

Can't Read Can't Write is a shocking and moving Channel 4 series, which reveals the hidden realities of Britain's adult literacy crisis. Nine illiterate adults enrol for a six-month reading course which they hope will change their lives. Each has spent over ten years in the education system and yet has failed to learn the most basic skills. Can the inspirational and award-winning teacher Phil Beadle succeed where other teachers have failed?

Episode Two - Fairley House School - Apology and Clarification »