Series synopsis
The Assembly Ireland is a documentary talk television series that premiered on Virgin Media One on January 19, 2026. It was created by Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache. It stars Muireann O'Connell.
A bold and heartfelt interview series where autistic and neurodivergent hosts take the lead, asking the questions everyone else avoids. With honesty, curiosity, and zero filters, no topic is off-limits, resulting in raw, funny, and deeply human conversations that challenge assumptions and redefine how stories are told.
Premise
A bold and heartfelt interview series where autistic and neurodivergent hosts take the lead, asking the questions everyone else avoids. With honesty, curiosity, and zero filters, no topic is off-limits, resulting in raw, funny, and deeply human conversations that challenge assumptions and redefine how stories are told.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Muireann O'Connell as Facilitator
Guest cast
- Micheál Martin as Self
- Joanne McNally as Self
- Rosie O'Donnell as Self
- Ryan Tubridy as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | January 19, 2026 | February 9, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Micheál Martin Taoiseach Micheál Martin faces a group of autistic and neurodivergent interviewers where no question is off the table. |
January 19, 2026 |
| 2 |
Joanne McNally Comedian Joanne McNally faces a group of 34 autistic and neurodivergent interviewers where no question is off the table. Issues tackled include dating, adoption and eating disorders. |
January 26, 2026 |
| 3 |
Rosie O'Donnell Actor-comedian Rosie O'Donnell faces The Assembly Ireland as she tackles questions ranging from her showbiz career to her relationship with Donald Trump and her move to Ireland. |
February 2, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Virgin Media One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 19, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 9, 2026 |
| Runtime | 53 minutes |
| Status | continue |