disability and TV

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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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10 disabled contestants on TV reality and talent shows

We roundup ten disabled contestants that have taken part and competed in TV reality and talent shows in the UK.

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ITV’s announcement of first disabled contestant on Love Island sparks mixed opinions

Love Island's announcement of its first contestant with a disability has sparked mixed opinions among the disability community.

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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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Let’s Talk Tokyo: an Evening with Adam Hills and ParalympicsGB

Comedian Adam Hills hosts a virtual event called Let's Talk Tokyo to mark 100 days until Tokyo 2020 and raise…

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Paralympian Kadeena Cox MBE and former Corrie actress Melissa Johns join the lineup for Celebrity Masterchef 2021

Paralympian Kadeena Cox and former Corrie actress Melissa Johns joins the line up for Celebrity MasterChef 2021 this summer.

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Kez Margrie: CBBC Commissioning Editor who happens to be a wheelchair user

We speak to CBBC Commissioning Editor Kez Margrie, who became a wheelchair user following an acrobatic accident aged 23.

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Shannon Murray: actress, media lawyer and disability consultant

We speak to Shannon Murray, an actress, media lawyer and disability consultant, who campaigns for better disability representation in the…

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Gabriella Leon: Deaf actress and theatre maker best known as Jade in BBC Casualty

We speak to deaf actress and theatre maker Gabriella Leon who is best known for playing Jade Lovall in BBC…

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Amy Dowden: Strictly dancer living with Crohn’s disease

We speak to professional dancer Amy Dowden about living with Crohn's disease and competing in Strictly Come Dancing.

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