Disability advocates Alice Evans and Lucy Wood host the disability, chronic illness, and health podcast: lABLEd Podcast. The show aims to put the power of definition back in the hands of those typically pigeonholed by societal labelling.
The podcast draws on their lived experiences, and alongside others, we offer a refreshingly personal honest, funny and occasionally dark insight into disability and difference. With special episodes focusing on Disabled People from history, lABLEd Podcast hopes to educate and entertain & show you that labels are just for soup!
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Spotlight Series 2026: Disability and Entertainment
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.
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About the Show & How to Support
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Production Team
Hosts: Alice Evans, Daisy Holder, and Lucy Wood
Editor: Adam Hull
Music: Maisy Crunden
Social Media Manager: Ella McD
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19 Aug 2026
Spotlight Series 5: Disability and Entertainment - QuestionABLE (Bonus Content Teaser)
With our brand new spotlight series just a few week away, and the lABLEd team or busy putting the final touches to episode we thought we'd give you a little present.
Over on our substack, we host questionable, subscriber only content, where, in each episode, Ella puts your questions to Alice and Lucy, who answer with the same openness, humour, and lived experience you’ve come to expect from the lABLEd Podcast. Whether you’re curious, confused, or seeking clarity on something others rarely talk about, QuestionABLE is your safe space to learn.
Your questions. Real conversations. Zero judgement.
Submit your Questions and sign upto our substack via our website www.labledpodcast.co.uk (www.labledpodcast.co.uk)
In this clip Lucy and Alice are asked 'Who would play you in the movie about your life? The answers might surprise you!
Looking for a transcript, you can find it here (Opens in a new tab) (https://labledpodcast.co.uk/2026/08/20/spotlight-series-5-disability-and-entertainment-questionable-bonus-content-teaser/)
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18 Dec 2025
FABLEd 14: Wicked (Part 1)
About the Episode
Lucy and Alice discuss the musical and film "Wicked," a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz." Alice highlights the story's themes of marginalization, disability, and societal perceptions. They explore the character of Elphaba, who is green due to a potion, and Nessa Rose, a wheelchair user played by Marissa Bode. Alice emphasizes the importance of authentic representation and the challenges of casting disabled actors. They also discuss the portrayal of disability and race, the dynamics of allyship, and the broader implications of societal attitudes towards marginalized groups. The conversation touches on the film's length and the anticipation for the second part, set for release in November 2025.
View the Transcript for this and every episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk (www.labledpodcast.co.uk )
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Production
Host: Alice Evans, Lucy Wood and Daisy Holder
Guest Booker: Emma Purcell
Editor Adam Hull
Social Manager: Ella McD
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
16 ratings
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