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The podcast about Disability, illness and Difference

lABLEd is an independent, self-funded series where Disabled guests talk about their personal experiences of Disability, Chronic Illness, and Health differences.

Alice and Lucy are two 30-something, women with disabilities and a lot to say. After meeting online at the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic both of them discovered they  had a very similar approach to life and a similar outlook on disability;

Drawing on their own lived experiences of disability, lABLEd was created, and they believe that giving a platform to disabled voices has also helped them become better advocates for other disabled people and are learning so much from each guest we have on the podcast.

The rule for anyone who comes on lABLEd is to decide how you want to be defined. Whether you embrace medical terminology, reclaim a previously offensive eponym, or shake off the shackles of labelling altogether, no one else should make that decision for you

lABLEd aims to put the power of identification back in the hands of people who live those represented lives and Giving voice to disabled people is the cornerstone of what we do, With over 3,000 streams racked up, we have big plans for the future,

Alongside guest conversations, lABLEd has special episodes about Disability History – With regular guest appearances from Disability Historian Daisy Holder, and Disability in Film, Fiction and Art that we call fABLEd’s, (see what we did there?!) these episodes are laugh-out-loud, audience favourites.

Whether you’re a non-disabled ally, recently diagnosed with a disability or health condition or just want to hear more diverse stories in your podcasts, there’s something for everyone at lABLEd.

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Show Notes & Transcripts

lABLEd Podcast is proud of its commitment to Accessibility, along with detailed Show Notes, you’ll find transcripts for every single episode

Meet the Team

It takes a small army of people to bring you lABLEd. Find out about the people who make lABLEd and any voluntary opportunities open.

Submit a Question to Alice & Lucy

Get involved with QuestionABLE, a bonus content podcast series! This is your safe space to learn about Disability…

Spotlight Series 2026: Disability and Entertainment – lABLEd

About this Episode In this episode of the lABLEd podcast, hosts Lucy, Alice, and Daisy discuss the history and ethics of Victorian-era freak shows. They explore the lives of notable performers like Jeffrey Hudson, the Queen's dwarf, and Charles Stratton, also known as Tom Thumb. The conversation delves into the exploitative nature of these shows, the racial and genetic stereotypes used to promote them, and the lack of consent from performers.To download transcripts of this, and every episode visit http://www.labledpodcast.co.uk, enjoy bonus episodes and a little bit more lABLEd, sign up to our Substack About the Show & How to SupportSupport this PodcastLike LABLEd Podcast on FacebookTweet lABLEd PodcastFollow LABLEd Podcast on InstagramGot a comment or Question? Email us!lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. Please consider donating to our GoFundMeProduction TeamHosts: Alice Evans, Daisy Holder, and Lucy WoodEditor: Adam HullMusic: Maisy CrundenSocial Media Manager: Ella McD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Spotlight Series 2026: Disability and Entertainment 01:23:07
2. Spotlight Series 5: Disability and Entertainment – QuestionABLE (Bonus Content Teaser) 03:44
3. FABLEd 14: Wicked (Part 1) 52:32
4. 67. With Lucy Edwards 59:20
5. History Lesson 15 : The History of Guide Dogs 01:30:48
6. 66. With Sara Ryan 01:02:52
7. fABLEd 13: L.S Lowry's 'The Cripples' 43:12
8. 65. With Liam Virgo 53:43
9. History Lesson 14: Joseph Merrick – The Elephant Man 01:22:52
10. Spotlight Series 2025: 4. Finding Humour in Institutions with Rob Gee 01:01:31

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