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Ruth Madeley: BAFTA-nominated actor creating greater disability representation in the media

We speak to BAFTA-nominated actor Ruth Madeley about her living with spinal bifida, her acting career and being a patron…

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Bruce Kenneth: a furniture designer and TV craftsman with one arm

We speak to Bruce Kenneth about living with a disability, becoming a furniture designer and his appearances on TV.  

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Paralympian Ellie Simmonds investigates pioneering drug for children with dwarfism in new documentary

Paralympian Ellie Simmonds is In a new BBC documentary where she investigates a controversial new drug that some people argue…

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Tim Renkow on being a comedian and actor with cerebral palsy

We speak to star of BBC sitcom Jerk, Tim Renkow, about living with cerebral palsy and his career as a…

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Deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis wins Strictly Come Dancing 2021

Rose Ayling-Ellis and her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice have been crowned champions of Strictly Come Dancing 2021, with Rose…

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Disabled consultant and presenter Simon Minty joins the cast of Gogglebox

Simon Minty, a disability consultant and presenter, best known for being a co-host of the disability podcast BBC Ouch!, has…

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George Webster: first CBeebies presenter with Down’s syndrome

We speak to disabled actor and dancer George Webster who has become the first CBeebies presenter with Down's Syndrome.

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EastEnders actor Rose Ayling-Ellis becomes first deaf contestant to join Strictly Come Dancing

EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis - best known for playing Frankie Lewis - is set to become the first deaf contestant…

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BBC and UK arts councils celebrate the work of disabled artists with brand new commissions

BBC and UK arts councils celebrate the work of disabled artists with new film and audio commissions.

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BBC make-up show Glow Up celebrating disability and diversity

BBC make-up show Glow Up celebrates disability and diversity by including two autistic contestants and a young girl with a…

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