Guy Cumberbatch and Ralph Negrine

• List of tables Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Introduction: definition and methods 2. Frequencies in the portrayal of disability on television 3. The portrayal of disability in factual programmes 4. The portrayal of disability in fictional programmes 5. Comparing the treatment of disabled and able-bodied characters in fictional programmes 6. The representation of disability in UK and US drama 7. Introduction: definitions and stereotypes 8. Public attitudes towards the portrayal of disability on television 9. The employment of disabled actors 10. A closer look at responses to the portrayal of disability on television Conclusions Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Appendix IV Notes References Index

Guy Cumberbatch and Ralph Negrine

• List of tables Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Introduction: definition and methods 2. Frequencies in the portrayal of disability on television 3. The portrayal of disability in factual programmes 4. The portrayal of disability in fictional programmes 5. Comparing the treatment of disabled and able-bodied characters in fictional programmes 6. The representation of disability in UK and US drama 7. Introduction: definitions and stereotypes 8. Public attitudes towards the portrayal of disability on television 9. The employment of disabled actors 10. A closer look at responses to the portrayal of disability on television Conclusions Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Appendix IV Notes References Index