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ITV to launch new show The Assembly after BBC pilot featuring Michael Sheen


Published on 2024-12-11 09:44:19 - Express & Star
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  • ITV has announced it will launch new show The Assembly following a BBC pilot featuring actor Michael Sheen earlier this year. Each episode will see a different celebrity face questions from a group of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled people, which will force them to cast aside their media training, with no topic off-limits.

ITV is set to launch a new show titled "The Assembly" following a successful BBC pilot that featured actor Michael Sheen. The show's format involves a celebrity guest facing questions from a diverse group of 35 neurodivergent and/or learning disabled individuals, known as "The Assembly." This unique setup aims to provide a platform for underrepresented voices in media, offering a fresh perspective on celebrity interviews. The pilot episode, which aired on the BBC, was well-received, prompting ITV to commission a full series. The show promises to delve into deep, often humorous, and insightful conversations, highlighting the participants' unique viewpoints and challenging conventional interview formats.

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