Alex Brooker

Entertainment & Culture

The Last Leg: how the show still promotes positive disability representation

25/06/2024

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The Last Leg cast with Alex Brooker, Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe

Emma Shepherd talks about how The Last Leg has promoted positive disability representation since it's launch during the 2012 Paralympics.

Entertainment & Culture

Alex Brooker: disabled journalist, comedian and co-host on The Last Leg

20/03/2024

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Alex Brooker in a black jacket viewed from the side looking into the distance

We speak to disabled TV presenter, journalist and comedian Alex Brooker. He is best known for being co-host on the…

News

Less than 2% of characters in the top UK TV shows are disabled

06/10/2022

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Three television remotes

Streaming service WatchTVAbroad.com shares its latest research – Diversity in the UK - which has found TV bosses are doing…

Wellbeing & Fitness

5 high-profile disabled people share their mental health journeys

09/02/2022

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Five high-profile disabled people share their mental health journeys as part of Spokz People's wellbeing programme.

Wellbeing & Fitness

Rob Smith: designer of the Active Hands gripping aids

08/12/2021

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Rob Smith using general-purpose gripping aid to hold weight in gym

We speak to Rob Smith about living with his disability, designing the Active Hands gripping aids, competing as a wheelchair…

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