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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Entertainment
Sue Crawford

Actor duo with Down's Syndrome break new ground with their comedy drama series

Millions loved them in The A Word, and now Leon Harrop and Sarah Gordy are breaking new ground with their own comedy drama series.

Both have Down's Syndrome and new show Ralph & Katie tells the story of a couple navigating life as newlyweds.

They are the first actors with learning disabilities to land lead roles in a major UK show – which was written by scriptwriters who all have a disability.

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