SIR: Have you suffered discrimination because you have a strong accent? Perhaps you've been turned down when applying for a job or for promotion? Do people react to the way you speak - and do you think they feel prejudice towards you because of it? Have you been turned down for a job, or for promotion because of your accent? Has the way you speak affected your personal relationships because of the judgements people make about you?

If you have a story to tell about your accent and the way you think it's affected your working or personal life, then I'd be very keen to talk to you for a documentary in the BBC-2 current affairs series in the North-west, 'Close Up North'.

You can leave a message for me on 0161 244 3106 or write to me at Close Up North, BBC Broadcasting House, Oxford Road, Manchester M60 1SJ.

Jane Drinkwater

BBC Television, Manchester

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