Rosie Jones stars in her new sitcom as Emily, a thirty-something lesbian with cerebral palsy who finds opportunity in unexpected ways amidst societal underestimations. The show tackles serious themes, like the slashing of benefits for those with disabilities, while keeping a humorous tone. Written in collaboration with Peter Fellows, the series aims to challenge societal perceptions around disability as Emily navigates life as a drug dealer. Originally inspired by a Channel 4 Comedy Blap, 'Pushers' continues the network's tradition of diverse and bold storytelling.
"It's not based on real life... Yet, I might have a career change," Rosie jokes, acknowledging the comedic distance from the reality she portrays as a drug dealer.
"Because of my cerebral palsy, I'm constantly underestimated by society. So, we thought how can we push that? And the concept of me dealing drugs really made us laugh."
Pushers feels right at home with Channel 4, a platform with a strong record of commissioning diverse and boundary-pushing projects, such as Queer As Folk and It's A Sin.
Rosie hopes the series will demonstrate how society negatively perceives disability. She also hopes it's funny. I assure her it is.
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