As Bridgerton fans around the world binge on part two of its fourth season this week, the Regency era romance has continued to make a statement about diversity and inclusion. In a reimagining of Britain during the reign of King George III and Queen Charlotte, rank, title and wealth are not the sole purview of the white aristocracy. In fact the "ton", as the upper class is known, is racially diverse and inclusive. This season goes a step further with the introduction of a character called Hazel, a young maid with a disability. Hazel is played by 23-year-old Gracie McGonigal who has a congenital limb deficiency. Gracie talks to Mihingarangi about what this role means for the visibility of disabled actors plus she shares some behind the scenes stories from the set of Netflix' global hit.

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