Many will be hoping that more episodes get commissioned. <\/p>
Michael Sheen\u2019s one-off factual special The Assembly<\/a> has earned a rapturous response on social media, with both the actor himself and his charming participants receiving high praise.<\/p>\n The programme saw Sheen interviewed by a group of 35 autistic, neurodivergent or learning disabled individuals in a remarkable session that covered a very wide range of topics.<\/p>\n Broadcast during Autism Acceptance Week, the show has been celebrated for giving a platform to neurodivergent communities, while Sheen\u2019s sensitive and thoughtful handling of each question made it truly heartwarming viewing.<\/p> One user on X (formerly Twitter) described The Assembly as a \u201clovely\u201d production, pointing to one particular moment when participant Leo was selected to ask a question \u2013 and the group patiently waited for him to find the right words.<\/p>\n He went on to quiz Sheen on his appreciation for the poet Dylan Thomas, asking whether their shared Welsh heritage is a factor in why the work resonates so strongly. The actor described it as a \u201cfantastic\u201d question in his detailed answer.<\/p>\n This programme was filled with so many lovely moments and I think this was one of my favourites.