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EXPLAINED: The assembly | Vintage Vibes

‘Are they your real teeth?’ How TV’s best – and most gloriously blunt – chatshow ripped up the rulebook

As Rylan Clark takes the final hot seat on The Assembly, the makers tell all about this revolutionary show. Where else would a politician be driven to tears? Or Stephen Fry be asked about his sexual proclivities?

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Rylan Clark says he doesn’t regret ending marriage: ‘I never think about him’

TV presenter split from Dan Neal in 2021, after six years of marriage

The Independent UK

TV tonight: Anna Maxwell Martin on telly’s most revealing chatshow

The actor slides into the hot seat on The Assembly. Plus: an Australian dating series for people who are scared of dating. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Lenny Henry squirms as The Assembly grills him on his relationship

Sir Lenny Henry was taken aback as The Assembly asked him a question about his 13-year relationship.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon opens up on arrest, divorce and ‘secret rendezvous’

The former Scottish first minister discussed her personal and professional life on STV’s The Assembly.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon alludes to new relationship with ‘secret rendezvous’ comments

The former Scottish first minister has also opened up on the end of her marriage

The Independent UK

The Assembly review – TV has rarely seen anything like this delightful gem

A group of neurodivergent and disabled young adults ask Stephen Fry the tough questions most others don’t dare to – and it makes for a truly liberating experience

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Hit TV show The Assembly to return for a second series

The programme involves a group of interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning disabled grilling celebrities

Evening Standard

‘It’s not tokenistic’: how The Assembly became an international hit

Unpredictable questions from neurodivergent audience have created perfect interview format for social media age

The Guardian - UK

The Assembly: Inside the most groundbreaking TV show of the year

IN FOCUS: As Gary Lineker becomes the final guest to be grilled by a panel of neurodivergent and learning-disabled people on the no-rules interview show ‘The Assembly’, Ellie Muir speaks to its producers about making the series happen, encouraging celebrities to open up and portraying disability on screen

The Independent UK

Watch: Jade’s Thirlwall’s response when asked if ‘it’s the end for Simon Cowell’

Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall was asked whether it’s “the end for Simon Cowell” when she appeared on ITV’sThe Assembly on Sunday, 4 May.

The Independent UK

The Assembly viewers praise emotional Danny Dyer: ‘One of the TV moments of the year’

Viewers of The Assembly have heaped praise upon Danny Dyer following the premiere of ITV’s The Assembly on Saturday (26 April).

The Independent UK

TV tonight: Danny Dyer gets the ultimate grilling in this genius show

Neurodivergent people fire tough questions at the actor in The Assembly. Plus: Rose Ayling-Ellis guest stars in Doctor Who. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Producers wanted to avoid being ‘unpleasant’ to interviewers on The Assembly

The show sees celebrities interviewed by a group of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled people.

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Evening Standard

Danny Dyer questioned on being working class in The Assembly trailer

Celebrities face questions from a group of autistic, neurodivergent or learning disabled people on the show.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker, David Tennant, Jade and Danny Dyer to star in ITV’s The Assembly

The show will air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player later this year.

The Independent UK

Stephen Colbert ridicules North Carolina GOP nominee Mark Robinson over alleged porn habit

Robinson has vehemently denied reports that he regularly frequented a porn store in the 1990s and early 2000s

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'The Assembly Australia' online from anywhere now

A hit in the U.K., now the Australian version takes to the screens. Here's how to watch "The Assembly Australia" online from anywhere

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New ABC show The Assembly highlights how neurodivergence can enhance jobs or study

The Assembly, a new ABC documentary series, introduces us to a diverse group of autistic people who are interested in pursuing journalism careers.

Newcastle Herald

Autistic journalism students school Walkley winner Leigh Sales

The Assembly is a new series premiering on ABC TV on August 20.

The Guardian - UK

The week in television: Ripley; This Town; The Assembly; Mammals – review

Andrew Scott is superb as Patricia Highsmith’s psychopath; Steven Knight chucks everything at his 1980s youth culture drama; Michael Sheen is grilled by a neurodivergent audience

The Guardian - UK

The Assembly review – Michael Sheen is grilled by 35 neurodivergent young people … and it’s pure TV joy

This interview format is a breath of fresh air: funny, endearing, novel – and the Welsh actor is charm personified. Expect tears, laughter and unexpected celebrity beatboxing

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Michael Sheen faces wildly personal questions in a dynamite interview

Thirty-five autistic and neurodivergent give the TV star the grilling of a lifetime. Plus: Romesh Ranganathan returns with Avoidance. Here’s what to watch this evening

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'The Assembly' online with Michael Sheen from anywhere

A celeb with no product to promote agrees to a televised grilling of a lifetime with no subject out of bounds. Read on to find out how to watch Michael Sheen in "The Assembly".

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