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

Speaking on the Liverpool 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

10 August 2018