BBCNEWS Breakfast June 4, 2024 06:45:00
He describes himself as 'a struggling stand—up comedian, who struggles to stand up', but this year, lee ridley, or 'lost voice guy�* as he's better known — will be taking part in the great north run. lee, who has cerebral palsy, will be pushed around the half—marathon course in his wheelchair, with the help of friends. jeff brown has been to meet him. it all began as a joke among friends, which is of course, lee ridley�*s speciality. but now he's committed to tackling the 13.2 miles from newcastle to south shields on behalf of the smile for life north—east children's charity, of wh...