A Saunderton charity is set to feature in a BBC Lifeline appeal hosted by presenter Nicky Campbell.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People will receive national publicity via a BBC Lifeline appeal that will air on BBC One at 1.50pm on Sunday, February 27, and again on BBC Two at 12.05pm on Tuesday, March 1.

Television and radio presenter Nicky will host the programme, which highlights how clever canines trained by the charity help transform the lives of deaf people by alerting them to life-saving sounds and providing companionship and emotional support, helping them reconnect with life and leave loneliness behind.

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Three deaf people, who the charity have helped, share their experiences with hearing loss and the impact their hearing dogs have made on their lives during the ten-minute BBC Lifeline Appeal.

The programme will also see Nicky visit the charity’s training site in Saunderton to meet some of the pups in training and learn more about their life-changing work.

BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Nicky bravely revealed in his memoir 'One of the Family' how the simple, unconditional love of his Labrador Maxwell helped him come to terms with his difficult journey as an adopted child.

A spokesperson for the charity said: “We can think of no better person to present our BBC Lifeline appeal than Nicky. He truly understands how life-changing the support and friendship of a four-legged friend is.

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"For so many deaf people, a hearing dog is their lifeline, and we are delighted that Nicky appreciates how important it is for us to train as many dogs as possible to help more deaf people across the country.”

To watch Nicky Campbell’s appeal on behalf of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, tune in to BBC One at 1.50pm on Sunday 27th or BBC Two at 12:05pm on Tuesday, March 1.

After February 27, it will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001503g