Musharaf Asghar, 16, (middle picture) overcame his difficulty to deliver an emotional speech to his class at Thornhill Community Academy on his last day of school. He was able to deliver his touching lines, which reduced his schoolmates to tears, by listening to music through earphones as he spoke. The technique was made famous by Colin Firth's portrayal of King George VI in Oscar-winning film 'The King's Speech'. Musharaf's effort, broadcast last night on Channel 4 in the last episode of Educating Yorkshire, prompted an outpouring of emotion across social media as people rallied behind him.
Musharaf still has a stammer, but estimates his speech has improved by 80% following his teacher's tip earlier this year. The teenager, who had previously been the target of bullies, said: "It felt great to be able to speak out. People knew exactly what I was saying. Before, some people didn't understand who I really was." Musharaf has now discarded the headphones and his speech is improving all the time. Having achieved five C-grade GCSEs, he was able to start an applied science course at Huddersfield New College in September. The son of a taxi driver hopes to study science at university and, thanks to Mr Burton, has ambitions to be a teacher.
Watch him talk after the cut"
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