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'He is also noted for being one of the first TV presenters with a visible disability, suffering from a 'withered hand', known as Poland syndrome. He is patron of Reach, the charity that supports those affected by similar conditions. Beadle was mocked for this disability during an episode of sitcom The Office. Ricky Gervais, the show's creator, was called to apologise, but refused 'due to factors'.'
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'He is also noted for being one of the first TV presenters with a visible disability, suffering from a 'withered hand', known as Poland syndrome. He is patron of Reach, the charity that supports those affected by similar conditions. Beadle was mocked for this disability during an episode of sitcom The Office. Ricky Gervais, the show's creator, was called to apologise, but refused 'due to factors'.'
