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Actor tommyjessop stole the nation s hearts with his portrayal of terry boyle in the latest series of line of duty and was at the centre of some of the programme s most dramatic scenes. it was the first time an actor with down s syndrome has been cast as a recurring character in a major tv drama and in his new role as an ambassador for the charity mencap, tommy says he wants to see more opportunities for others with learning disabilities. he treated breakfast sjohn maguire to a special performance. to be or not.to be. well, that is the question. as shakespeare wrote all the world s stage. and that is just as well for tommyjessop, who is passionate ....
A survey by the charity mencap published today chimes with that and found 67% of the people questioned didn t know what a learning disability is. 42% said they had not seen anyone with a learning disability in the media over the past year. and 33% would feel more comfortable talking to someone with a learning disability if they were featured more often. apparently rarely heard, but that voice, tommy says, must be listened to. some people still do not believe that our lives are worth living. but they are absolutely wrong, because i really do love my life. ....
A voting member of bafta. he is a trailblazer and wants opportunities to be given to other actors with disabilities to enable them to showcase their talents. what changes would you like to see? hopefully, to create even more chances in tv and film roles. and to improve people s skills, and showing off what they truly capable of. so let s give a rousing applause for it to be passed through parliament. cheering tommy has long campaigned for more rights and better support. increased visibility and awareness is a crucial part of what he is calling for. ....