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The Assembly , BBC ’s public lecture especial where Michael Sheen was asked questions by a diverse mathematical group of interviewers , is coming to ITV as a series .
The Assembly , agroundbreaking talk show data format where neurodivergent interviewers foregather to ask questions to a public figure which send as a one - off on the BBC last yr featuringMichael Sheenand a wealth of viral moments , has been snapped up by ITV to bring on a four - part video serial . In April , the BBC special featuringGood Omensstar Sheen was recognise warmly by critic and conjured viral moments when it aired during Autism Awareness Week . The subsequent slip to a rival broadcaster for a multiple - sequence series is a rare one . A BBC insider noted to Deadline thatThe Assemblywas always intended to be a one - off for Autism Awareness Week . Other figures who were interviewed in the format in French , Australian , and Spanish television have includedEmmanuel Macron , Antonio Banderas , andSam Neill .
The new ITV version ofThe Assemblywill feature a different fame in each episode forced to drop aside everything they were ever taught by their medium trainers as they confront their most honest , funny , chaotic – and heartwarming – consultation yet from a chemical group of interviewer who are autistic , neurodivergent and/or learning disabled . ITV has yet to disclose the celebs but enjoin " each of them have enjoyed illustrious careers in their respective flying field . " Together with ITV , manufacturer Rockerdale Studios has work with home and local , autistic and neurodivergent organizations to ensure all elements go for and with autistic and neurodivergent voice .
ITV ’s move is the latest expectant win forThe Assembly , which start in France in 2022 as France 2’sLes Rencontres du Papotinand has since travel the humankind with versions in Denmark , Poland , Spain , and Australia . The French version has seen the the like of Macron andKilling EvestarCamille Cottinface questions . In Spain , Banderas was one of a number placed in the spotlight . An Australian variant for the ABC has also been ordered and recommissioned , eliciting newspaper headline - worthy moments with Prime MinisterAnthony AlbaneseandPeaky BlindersstarSam Neill .
Katie Rawcliffe , ITV ’s Director of Entertainment & Daytime , said:“The Assemblyis such a distinct , clever and authentic data formatting , and one that we ’re utterly thrilled to mission for a full first series for ITV1 and ITVX.“Michelle SingerandStu Richards , Executive Producers for Rockerdale , tally : " We ’re absolutely buzzing to be bringingThe Assemblyto ITV and delighted that , just like us , the squad there need to see more of telly ’s most pixilated dramatis personae putting proper famous types under the microscope . This show will be peculiar , juicy , ardent , and saucy . "
The Assemblywas commissioned by Rawcliffe andDavid Smyth , ITV Entertainment Commissioner . Singer and Richards are EPs for STV Studios - backed Rockerdale . It will be disperse and rain cats and dogs onITVin the UK .
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