‘I thought there’d never be enough work!’ Ruth Madeley on sex, success and becoming a star out of sheer nosiness

Actor Ruth Madeley discusses her career, her role in the upcoming thriller 'The Rapture', and her impact on disability representation in television. She reflects on her journey from early roles to leading a major series while navigating the pressures of the industry.
Why it matters
Madeley is a prominent figure in the movement to improve authentic disability representation in mainstream media.
‘Look at us, we’re doing it, and the world’s gonna see it’, says actor Ruth Madeley. ‘Look at us, we’re doing it, and the world’s gonna see it’, says actor Ruth Madeley. Television Interview ‘I thought there’d never be enough work!’ Ruth Madeley on sex, success and becoming a star out of sheer nosiness Zoe Williams She is shaking up showbiz and redefining the way disability is portrayed on screen. Ahead of her end-times thriller The Rapture, the star talks about being a Doctor Who badass and why her husband finds her job hysterical
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