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22/08/2023 GMT

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Director Jordan Hogg takes us on his journey to 'change the world' for disabled actors

Director Jordan Hogg takes us on his journey to 'change the world' for disabled actors.

In the 15 years that Jordan Hogg has been a TV director, he has never worked with another disabled director. Whilst 18% of the population has a disability, this is not represented in many industries, but Jordan is attempting to change this in TV and Film.  

Jordan, who has cerebral palsy, speaks to those who, like him, are challenging and changing the industry from within. Alongside him is TV producer (and close friend) Jules Hussey, who is at the forefront of forging change in mainstream TV drama. They speak to those who are already doing the work to set new universal standards across the industry.

Speaking to Academy Award winning actors James Martin and Rachel Shenton, Jordan and Jules hear the impact their award wins have had on the communities they were representing, the steps they have taken to continue that success and discuss the simple changes that they believe have the biggest positive effects on inclusivity in the TV and film industry. 

They also hear from the organisations leading change from within the UK, including the TV Access Project and TripleC, before heading to Hollywood to see how the oldest and most prolific area of the film industry is trying to change and adapt to include and serve an under-represented community. Through conversation with the disabled writers trying to make their name there and the allies who are supporting them, they ask if Hollywood and the film and TV industry as a whole is truly ready to include everyone.

Presenter: Jordan Hogg and Jules Hussey
Producer: Becky Green
Editor: Jo Meek
An AudioAlways production for BBC World Service 

(Photo: TV producer and presenter, Jules Hussey (L) stands with actor James Martin (R) with his 2023 Oscar for best short film. Credit: Jules Hussey/Audio Always)

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