The Assembly

Synopsis

Australia's most renowned interviewer, Leigh Sales, mentors Autistic journalism students as they learn their craft and interview well known Australian personalities.

First Air Date: 2024-08-20

Last Air Date: 2024-10-01

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 8

Networks: ABC TV

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Top Cast

Leigh Sales as Self - Host
Sam Neill as Self
Hamish Blake as Self
Anthony Albanese as Self
Delta Goodrem as Self
Adam Goodes as Self
Amanda Keller as Self

Seasons

Series 1 (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Sam Neill (2024-08-20)

Leigh Sales mentors a collective of Autistic journalism students on The Assembly, as they interview Australia's biggest names starting with renowned actor Sam Neill.
Ep. 2: Hamish Blake (2024-08-27)

Renowned interviewer, Leigh Sales mentors Autistic journalism students in The Assembly, and in this episode, the students interview comedian Hamish Blake, with hilarious and heart-warming results.
Ep. 3: Anthony Albanese (2024-09-03)

The Assembly, a collective of Autistic journalism students mentored by Leigh Sales, interviews the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, to cut through the spin.
Ep. 4: Delta Goodrem (2024-09-10)

Hosted by veteran ABC journalist, Leigh Sales, this week The Assembly sees the Autistic journalism students interview Australian music royalty, Delta Goodrem.
Ep. 5: Adam Goodes (2024-09-17)

Renowned interviewer, Leigh Sales mentors Autistic journalism students as they interview Australian sporting legend Adam Goodes, with surprising results.
Ep. 6: Amanda Keller (2024-09-24)

Leigh Sales hosts The Assembly, where she mentors Autistic journalist students as they interview legendary Aussie broadcaster Amanda Keller.
Ep. 7: Becoming The Assembly (2024-10-01)

In this special "behind the scenes" episode, renowned interviewer Leigh Sales meets up with five of the students to reflect on their time learning journalism and interviewing celebrated Australians.