TV actor, author and activist Dr Tommy Jessop has inspired students with a visit to a school.
The multi-award-winning guest speaker visited Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School to mark World Down Syndrome Day.
Dr Jessop, the first actor with Down syndrome to star in a primetime BBC drama, appeared in the hit series Line of Duty.
Dr Simon Uttley, headteacher at Blessed Hugh Faringdon, said: “As a school committed to character education, Tommy Jessop’s visit was an event that will live long in our memories.”
He is also the first professional actor with Down syndrome to tour theatres as Hamlet and the first to become a full voting member of BAFTA.
During his visit, students took part in a Q&A session.
Mr Jessop shared insights into the challenges he has faced throughout his career and spoke about the dream that has motivated him.
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