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. To download transcripts of this, and every episode visit www.labledpodcast.co.uk, enjoy bonus episodes and a little bit more lABLEd, sign up to our Substack About the Show & How to Support Support this Podcast Like LABLEd Podcast on Facebook Tweet lABLEd Podcast Follow LABLEd Podcast on Instagram Got a comment or Question? Email us! lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. Please consider donating to our GoFundMe Production Team Hosts: Alice Evans, Daisy Holder, and Lucy Wood Editor: Adam Hull Music: Maisy Crunden Social Media Manager: Ella McD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.