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7 July 2014updated 23 Jul 2021 6:06am

Francesca Martinez: “The fact that I’m wobbly and a woman terrifies TV commissioners”

The comedian and disability campaigner Francesca Martinez discusses being “wobbly”, tackling the prejudices of the entertainment industry, and how she overcame her tough school days.

By Anoosh Chakelian

Photo: Courtesy of Francesca Martinez

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