Irene
Irene
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Irene's Exit Speech
Irene's Exit Speech
Irene's Final Speech
Irene's speech from the grand final
Irene's Malawi Video Diary
Irene's thoughts from her Malawi trip
Vital Statistics
| Home Town | Bristol |
| Age | 16 (At the start of The Speaker) |
| Interests | Music and campaigning for improved international trade laws |
About Irene
Irene had little experience of publicly speaking before applying to be The Speaker.
Irene hopes to go to university to study English Literature.
Irene comes from a noisy family and is one of four girls.
Irene is passionate about music and plays violin, piano and sings in a choir.
She is a determined supporter of Fairtrade, having originally got involved with the concept through her local church.
Irene has also supported the cause through her school, including setting up a blind chocolate-tasting session.
Is Irene The Speaker?
Irene first impressed the judges by speaking about the plight of refugees in her application speech.
The topic had caught her interest having seen the poor treatment of Polish immigrants where she lives.
Irene reached the final of The Speaker.
Programme information
There are no upcoming episodes.
The Speaker series has now concluded. This site will no longer be updated.
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