Synopsis
Guests discuss the intricacies of comedy and disability, particularly of the character of Brenda in ''The Office'' who was in a wheelchair.
- Programme: Are you having a laugh? TV and Disability
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2010
- PSHE
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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