Autistic actress makes soap history
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Hollyoaks newcomer Talia Grant describes her autism as a blessing and a curse

Actress Talia Grant describes her autism as a blessing and a curse.

The sixteen year-old is the first autistic actress to play an autistic character in long-running Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.

Speaking on the Liverpool based set, Talia says cast and crew have done lots of 'simple' things to help her deal with the hectic filming schedule.

Video journalist: Alex Stanger

  • 11 Aug 2018
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