Christmas alumni episode had one blind entrant and another who was neurodivergent, both of whom say they did not get promised help

The BBC has apologised and pulled a Christmas episode of University Challenge after two contestants complained about a lack of provision for their disabilities.

The festive spin-off from the BBC Two quiz show, hosted by Amol Rajan, features teams of distinguished alumni who compete on behalf of their former universities.

Continue reading…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Dozens of prison staff sacked over prohibited items, MoJ figures show

Exclusive: FoI request reveals there have been 88 convictions of HMP and…

Struggling London hospitals sending Covid patients to Newcastle

Exclusive: Other patients moved to Sheffield and Birmingham as capital’s ICUs overwhelmed…

Europe at tipping point with Covid running rampant, says WHO

Europe director Hans Kluge says rapid spread of new variant is cause…

In the Pandemic, Close Friends Relied on Their ‘Chosen Families’

When Janice M. Bonsu experienced difficulty breathing during a bad bout with…