Danny Dyer Faces Unfiltered Questions in ITV’s New Show ‘The Assembly’

Danny Dyer and the Raw Format of ‘The Assembly’

Forget the usual polished chat show banter—ITV’s new series The Assembly is tearing up the playbook. In a fresh teaser, viewers got their first glimpse of Danny Dyer sitting across from a panel very different from the standard TV hosts. Instead, he’s fielding questions from autistic, neurodivergent, and learning-disabled interviewers who are celebrated for being direct and deeply curious. There’s no safety net for celebrities here; answers can’t be rehearsed or media-trained, as the panels’ style skips the fluff and lands straight in the thick of things.

It’s a bold setup that promises real talk, and Danny Dyer is just the start. The first episode lands on 26 April at 10:05pm on ITV1, and, for early birds, from 7am that day on streaming service ITVX. Subsequent episodes spotlighting Gary Lineker and David Tennant follow on 27 April and Jade Thirlwall wraps things up on 4 May. You can stream any of these episodes early on ITVX, or watch on ITV1 at their scheduled nightly slots.

What Sets ‘The Assembly’ Apart?

So what’s actually happening on screen that has fans and TV execs buzzing? It’s the panelists’ approach—direct, no-nonsense, sometimes cheeky, but always honest. There’s no sidestepping of awkward topics. Danny Dyer found himself having to explain personal choices, like whether his kid attends private school—questions few prime-time shows touch. The tone bounces between playful ribbing and deep introspection. One moment, an interviewer might ask about Dyer’s favorite swear word, the next they’ll press him on moments from his career or tough family decisions. And the celebrities aren’t dodging anything, because this format simply doesn’t allow it—and that’s gripping TV.

The producers have put authenticity front and center. It’s intentionally unpredictable. You might see unscripted moments where someone is caught off guard, laughs awkwardly, or just tells it like it is. This vibe sets ‘The Assembly’ apart from other celebrity interviews, which often skate around riskier questions. Here, the interviewers cut straight to the heart—and they don’t let go.

ITV’s Director of Entertainment & Daytime, Katie Rawcliffe, calls it “captivating” and claims viewers won’t want to miss a second. Given the early buzz and the teaser’s glimpses of stars genuinely pausing to think—or covering a grin—you can see why ITV is banking on this show cutting through the noise.

With a unique guest lineup and an even more unusual panel, ‘The Assembly’ just might be the unscripted surprise of spring TV. Whether you’re after revealing confessions, bursts of laughter, or just watching celebrities caught in the headlights, this is one series where the filter is truly off.