Access All: Disability News and Mental Health

Live at the Edinburgh Festivals: Matt Forde and Abby Cook


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Edinburgh’s world famous arts festival is in full swing with Emma Tracey in the Scottish capital to put on a show at Dynamic Earth in front of an audience.

Comedian and host of The Political Party podcast, Matt Forde, reflects on joining the disability club just 12 months ago after receiving life-changing news at last year’s Fringe. He also throws in a few impressions of politicians you’ll be very familiar with…
And Blue Peter’s 42nd presenter, Abby Cook, gives us the lowdown on life as the first physically disabled presenter and the terrifying challenge she had to complete to get her badge...
Recorded by, and with thanks to the BBC Edinburgh Festivals team.
Mixed by Dave O’Neill
Produced by Claire Bates and Alex Collins
The Editors were Beth Rose and Ben Mundy
Email: [email protected] and Google us for the latest transcript. Find us on BBC Sounds and smart speakers and follow us on X and Instagram - @bbcaccessall .

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