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Ledbury actress on ‘game-changing’ Marvel series
The star of Grantchester says the new series Echo is ground-breaking in its representation of people, with its lead character deaf and an amputee.
Ledbury-born Melissa Johns told Malcolm Boyden about the significance of the casting and the programme, and her own experience fighting the entertainment industry's barriers.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Malcolm Boyden |
| Interviewed Guest | Melissa Johns |
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