In the second episode of The Assembly, the autistic journalism students mentored by Leigh Sales interview comedian Hamish Blake.
Leigh Sales takes on the role of mentor to a group of autistic journalism students in The Assembly. In this episode, the students are excited to learn that their next celebrity guest is none other than Hamish Blake, a double Gold Logie winner and host of Lego Masters.
The students have varying reactions to the announcement, with Dylan expressing his enthusiasm as a huge Lego fan and Angus revealing himself as a big fan of Hamish. However, Chau expresses concern about connecting with Hamish due to his difficulty in understanding Hamish’s humour.
Despite their initial nerves and worries, the students’ interview with Hamish Blake is filled with laughter and heartfelt moments. Savannah stands out with her bold question about Hamish’s thoughts on Leigh Sales, while Chau’s inquiry about the connection between happiness and comedy prompts a deep and thoughtful response from Hamish.
Mitch, who shares a glimpse into his troubled past, finds a kindred spirit in Hamish, who opens up about his own teenage years. Evie, though struggling to ask their question, receives a heart-warming answer that makes their effort worthwhile.
The Assembly: Hamish Blake airs on ABC Australia on Tuesday, 27 August 2024, at 8.30 pm. Stream all episodes on ABC iview.
