Series synopsis
The Assembly is a British documentary talk television series that premiered on ITV1 on April 26, 2025.
Australia's most renowned interviewer, Leigh Sales, mentors Autistic journalism students as they learn their craft and interview well known Australian personalities.
Premise
Australia's most renowned interviewer, Leigh Sales, mentors Autistic journalism students as they learn their craft and interview well known Australian personalities.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Danny Dyer as Self - Interviewee
- David Tennant as Self - Interviewee
- Jade Thirlwall as Self - Interviewee
- Gary Lineker as Self - Interviewee
- Stephen Fry as Self
- Nicola Sturgeon as Self
- Lenny Henry as Self
- Anna Maxwell Martin as Self
- Aitch as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 19 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | April 26, 2025 | May 18, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 8 | April 8, 2026 | June 7, 2026 |
| Season 3 | 6 | April 26, 2026 | May 31, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Danny Dyer Some of the best telly you'll see this year! Danny Dyer opens up as never before - to a collective of autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning-disabled interviewers. Nothing is off limits... |
April 26, 2025 |
| 2 |
David Tennant David Tennant faces a grilling by a collective of autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning-disabled interviewers, from questions about his skincare regime to his cancelled friend. |
April 27, 2025 |
| 3 |
Jade Thirlwall Following David Tennant & Danny Dyer, Jade Thirlwall gets grilled by a collective of autistic, neurodivergent &/or learning-disabled interviewers - no question is off limits! |
May 4, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stephen Fry Sir Stephen is grilled by our autistic, neurodivergent &/or learning disabled interviewers. Did he take drugs in the Palace? Is he happy to be alive? No question is off limits! |
April 8, 2026 |
| 2 |
Nicola Sturgeon Nicola is grilled by our autistic, neurodivergent &/or learning disabled interviewers. Why did she separate from her husband? Who does she loathe in politics? Nothing is off limits. |
April 10, 2026 |
| 3 |
Lenny Henry Sir Lenny faces the grilling of a lifetime from neurodivergent interviewers. Who does he regret idolising? In what order does he wash his body parts? No question is off limits. |
April 17, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Andy Lee The Assembly's previous graduate students return and are mentored by Leigh Sales as they prepare and interview comedian, book author and renowned radio and TV personality, Andy Lee. |
April 26, 2026 |
| 2 |
Claudia Karvan Renowned interviewer, Leigh Sales mentors autistic journalism students in The Assembly. In this episode, celebrated actor and producer Claudia Karvan shares insights into her work and relationships. |
May 3, 2026 |
| 3 |
Jimmy Barnes Autistic journalism students interview one of the most famous performers in Australia - Jimmy Barnes. He's at his most candid and vulnerable in this interview, revealing the highs and lows of working as a famous musician. |
May 10, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 26, 2025 |
| Last aired | May 18, 2025 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |