Ashley Blaker - 6.5 Children

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Too Many Kids

20210709

20230609 (BBC7)
20241111 (BBC7)
20230604 (R4)

Stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker highlights his unusual home life - starting with the downside to having a large family

Their morning routine is so challenging it would give Michael McIntyre a heart attack and an almost never ending need to replace phone chargers.

It's a mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers' unusual home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs.

What's more, the Blakers' children are not just any kids. Three have special needs – two autistic boys and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome – and Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children sensitively finds the funny in both raising children with disabilities and adoption.

Written and performed by Ashley Blaker - a comedian who's performed on five continents including tours of the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Israel and Australia. The New York Times called his 2018 Off-Broadway run ‘a slickly funny stand-up show' and, in 2020, he returned with Goy Friendly at the prestigious SoHo Playhouse.

Ashley is joined by:

Shelley Blond

Kieran Hodgson

Rosie Holt

Judith Jacob

Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children:

Ami (17)

Ophie (15)

Simi (13)

Soroh (12)

Sruly (11)

Bina (7)

A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2021.

Series about Ashley's unusual home life starts with the downside of a large family.

Ashley considers the downside to having a large family - including the endless need to replace phone chargers. From 2021.

Comedy from stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker about his unusual home life. In episode one, Ashley considers the downside to having a large family - including a morning routine so challenging it would give Michael McIntyre a heart attack and an almost never ending need to replace phone chargers.

Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children is a mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers' unusual home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs.

The series brings a whole new perspective to the subject of parenting. That is because as parents of six children, Ashley and his wife Gemma are trying to raise a family in a world that is only really set up for having two. What's more, the Blakers' children are not just any kids. Three have special needs - two autistic boys and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome - and Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children sensitively finds the funny in both raising children with disabilities and adoption.

The series is written and performed by Ashley Blaker - a comedian who has performed on five continents including tours of the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Israel and Australia. His 2018 Off-Broadway run was called a slickly funny stand-up show' by the New York Times and, in 2020, he returned with Goy Friendly which ran at the prestigious SoHo Playhouse.

Ashley is joined by Shelley Blond (Peep Show, Cold Feet and the voice of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider), Kieran Hodgson (three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee), Rosie Holt (online lockdown star with countless viral videos) amd Judith Jacob (EastEnders, The Real McCoy, Still Open All Hours).

Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children: Ami (17), Ophie (15), Simi (13), Soroh (12), Sruly (11) and Bina (7).

Ashley Blaker considers the downside to having a large family.

[LISTEN NOW]

Opt To Adopt

20210716

20230616 (BBC7)
20241118 (BBC7)
20230611 (R4)

Stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker tells the story of how the Blakers added to their large, hectic domestic life.

They decided to adopt a little girl with Down Syndrome.

Series featuring a mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers' home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs.

As parents of six children, Ashley and his wife Gemma are trying to raise a family in a world that is only really set up for having two. What's more, the Blakers' children are not just any kids. Three have special needs – two autistic boys and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome – and the show - with sensitivity - finds the funny side of raising children with disabilities and also adoption.

Ashley is joined by:

Shelley Blond

Kieran Hodgson

Rosie Holt

Judith Jacob

Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children:

Ophie

Simi

Soroh

Sruly

Bina

A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021.

Ashley recalls how the Blakers came to adopt a girl with Down Syndrome.

Ashley tells how the Blakers added to their large family by adopting a two-year-old girl with Down Syndrome. From 2021.

New comedy from stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker about his unusual home life. In episode two, Ashley tells the story of how the Blakers came to add to their already hectic home by adopting a two-year-old girl with Down Syndrome.

Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children: Ami (17), Ophie (15), Simi (13), Soroh (12), Sruly (11) and Bina (7).

In episode two, Ashley recalls how the Blakers came to adopt a girl with Down Syndrome.

Stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker tells the story of how the Blakers added to their large, hectic domestic life by deciding to adopt a little girl with Down Syndrome.

Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children is a mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers' home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs.

Ashley tells how the Blakers added to their large family by adopting a two-year-old girl with Down Syndrome. Comedy from 2021.

[LISTEN NOW]

The Special Ones

20210723

20230623 (BBC7)
20241125 (BBC7)
20230618 (R4)

As a father of two sons with autism and a daughter with Down Syndrome, Ashley Blaker shares five things he wants you to know..............

Ashley and his wife Gemma are trying to raise a family in a world that is only really set up for having two. What's more, the Blakers' children are not just any kids.

Ashley is joined by

Shelley Blond

Kieran Hodgson

Rosie Holt

Judith Jacob

Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children:

Ami (17),

Ophie (15)

Simi (13),

Soroh (12),

Sruly (11)

and Bina (7)

A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2021.

Series about Ashley's unusual home life - including raising children with special needs.

Ashley reflects on the many joys, challenges and comedy of raising children with special needs. From 2021.

New comedy from stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker about his unusual home life. As a father of two sons with autism and a daughter with Down Syndrome, episode three is dedicated to all parents of children with special needs and goes through the five things Ashley would like everyone else to know about his family and his special children.

Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children: Ami (17), Ophie (15), Simi (13), Soroh (12), Sruly (11) and Bina (7).

In episode three, Ashley Blaker reflects on raising children with special needs.

[LISTEN NOW]

04 LAST

Lockdown

20210730

20230630 (BBC7)
20241202 (BBC7)
20230625 (R4)

New comedy from stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker about his unusual home life. In the final episode of the series, Ashley recalls the challenges of parenting during lockdown when he had to home school six children at six very different levels. He also wonders if, despite the hardships, this was actually a golden period to be looked back on with great affection. If nothing else, it was a year mostly without the horror of family trips.

Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children: Ami (17), Ophie (15), Simi (13), Soroh (12), Sruly (11) and Bina (7).

In the final episode of the series, Ashley Blaker recalls parenting during lockdown.

Ashley Blaker recalls the challenges of parenting during lockdown when he had to home school six children at six very different levels. He also wonders if, despite the hardships, this was actually a golden period to be looked back on with great affection. If nothing else, it was a year mostly without the horror of family trips.

A mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers' home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs.

A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2021.

Ashley recalls homeschooling during lockdown.

Ashley recalls the challenges of homeschooling his six children during lockdown – golden period or total hardship? From 2021.

[LISTEN NOW]

Labels

20230804

Are your children Coldplays' or Zappas'? In the first episode of comedian Ashley Blaker's new series about raising children with special educational needs, he addresses labels, including his own terminology to differentiate between his kids.

Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children is a mix of stand-up and observational recording featuring the voices of Ashley's real family. The series brings a whole new perspective to the subject of parenting. Three of Ashley's children have a diagnosis - two boys with autism and ADHD, and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome - and Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children sensitively finds the funny in raising children with disabilities.

Ashley Blaker is a comedian who has performed two Off-Broadway shows, tours on five continents, and is author of Normal Schmormal: My occasionally helpful guide to parenting kids with special needs'.

He is joined by Shelley Blond (Peep Show, Cold Feet and the voice of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider), Kieran Hodgson (Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and now known to all for his online parody of The Crown), and Rosie Holt (another star of lockdown who has put out many viral videos, most often as her character, The Woman).

Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children - Adam (19), Ollie (18), Dylan (15), Zoe (14), Edward (13) and Bailey (9).

Also starring Shelley Blond, Kieran Hodgson, Rosie Holt, as well as Adam, Ollie, Dylan, Zoe, Edward and Bailey Blaker.

Produced by Steve Doherty

New series of the comedy about raising kids with special educational needs.

School

20230811

Do your children do their homework or would they rather spend the evening inflating latex gloves with water and bursting them in the bath?

In episode two of the new series of stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker's show about raising children with special educational needs, Ashley considers the many issues around sending his kids to school. These include dealing with countless meetings, judgy parents and children who want to use the school's computer room to google some very strange search terms!

Ashley Blaker is a comedian who has performed two Off-Broadway shows, tours on five continents, and is author of Normal Schmormal: My occasionally helpful guide to parenting kids with special needs'.

Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children - Adam (19), Ollie (18), Dylan (15), Zoe (14), Edward (13) and Bailey (9).

Also starring Shelley Blond, Kieran Hodgson, Rosie Holt, as well as Adam, Ollie, Dylan, Zoe, Edward and Bailey Blaker.

Produced by Steve Doherty

The comedy show about raising kids with special educational needs

Time

20230818

Toiletgate' and Disimpactiongate' are just two of the ways comedian Ashley Blaker's time is wasted in episode three of his new series about raising children with special educational needs.

Ashley reflects on the many issues around time and how he never has enough of it. This isn't surprising considering the countless hospital appointments, misuse of the family WhatsApp group, and visits to the supermarket to find meals acceptable to his children.

Ashley Blaker is a comedian who has performed two Off-Broadway shows, tours on five continents, and is author of Normal Schmormal: My occasionally helpful guide to parenting kids with special needs'.

Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children - Adam (19), Ollie (18), Dylan (15), Zoe (14), Edward (13) and Bailey (9).

Also starring Shelley Blond, Kieran Hodgson, Rosie Holt, as well as Adam, Ollie, Dylan, Zoe, Edward and Bailey Blaker.

Produced by Steve Doherty

Comedy show about raising kids with special educational needs.

04 LAST

Leisure

20230825

If you thought your family holidays are hard work, you need to hear about the Blaker family's vacation! In episode four of Ashley Blaker's new series about raising children with special educational needs, he ponders the topic of leisure, including family days out, trips to the park, and one very challenging flight to Greece.

Ashley Blaker is a comedian who has performed two Off-Broadway shows, tours on five continents, and is author of Normal Schmormal: My occasionally helpful guide to parenting kids with special needs'.

Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children - Adam (19), Ollie (18), Dylan (15), Zoe (14), Edward (13) and Bailey (9).

Also starring Shelley Blond, Kieran Hodgson, Rosie Holt, as well as Adam, Ollie, Dylan, Zoe, Edward and Bailey Blaker.

Produced by Steve Doherty

Comedy about raising kids with special educational needs.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	01	Too Many Kids	20210709	20230609 (BBC7) 20241111 (BBC7) 20230604 (R4)	Stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker highlights his unusual home life - starting with the downside to having a large family Their morning routine is so challenging it would give Michael McIntyre a heart attack and an almost never ending need to replace phone chargers. It's a mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers' unusual home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs. The series brings a whole new perspective to the subject of parenting. That is because as parents of six children, Ashley and his wife Gemma are trying to raise a family in a world that is only really set up for having two. What's more, the Blakers' children are not just any kids. Three have special needs – two autistic boys and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome – and Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children sensitively finds the funny in both raising children with disabilities and adoption. Written and performed by Ashley Blaker - a comedian who's performed on five continents including tours of the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Israel and Australia. The New York Times called his 2018 Off-Broadway run ‘a slickly funny stand-up show' and, in 2020, he returned with Goy Friendly at the prestigious SoHo Playhouse. Ashley is joined by: Shelley Blond Kieran Hodgson Rosie Holt Judith Jacob Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children: Ami (17) Ophie (15) Simi (13) Soroh (12) Sruly (11) Bina (7) A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2021. Series about Ashley's unusual home life starts with the downside of a large family. Ashley considers the downside to having a large family - including the endless need to replace phone chargers. From 2021. Comedy from stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker about his unusual home life. In episode one, Ashley considers the downside to having a large family - including a morning routine so challenging it would give Michael McIntyre a heart attack and an almost never ending need to replace phone chargers. Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children is a mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers' unusual home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs. The series brings a whole new perspective to the subject of parenting. That is because as parents of six children, Ashley and his wife Gemma are trying to raise a family in a world that is only really set up for having two. What's more, the Blakers' children are not just any kids. Three have special needs - two autistic boys and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome - and Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children sensitively finds the funny in both raising children with disabilities and adoption. The series is written and performed by Ashley Blaker - a comedian who has performed on five continents including tours of the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Israel and Australia. His 2018 Off-Broadway run was called a slickly funny stand-up show' by the New York Times and, in 2020, he returned with Goy Friendly which ran at the prestigious SoHo Playhouse. Ashley is joined by Shelley Blond (Peep Show, Cold Feet and the voice of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider), Kieran Hodgson (three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee), Rosie Holt (online lockdown star with countless viral videos) amd Judith Jacob (EastEnders, The Real McCoy, Still Open All Hours). Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children: Ami (17), Ophie (15), Simi (13), Soroh (12), Sruly (11) and Bina (7). Ashley Blaker considers the downside to having a large family. [LISTEN NOW]
01	02	Opt To Adopt	20210716	20230616 (BBC7) 20241118 (BBC7) 20230611 (R4)	Stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker tells the story of how the Blakers added to their large, hectic domestic life. They decided to adopt a little girl with Down Syndrome. Series featuring a mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers' home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs. As parents of six children, Ashley and his wife Gemma are trying to raise a family in a world that is only really set up for having two. What's more, the Blakers' children are not just any kids. Three have special needs – two autistic boys and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome – and the show - with sensitivity - finds the funny side of raising children with disabilities and also adoption. Ashley is joined by: Shelley Blond Kieran Hodgson Rosie Holt Judith Jacob Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children: Ophie Simi Soroh Sruly Bina A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021. Ashley recalls how the Blakers came to adopt a girl with Down Syndrome. Ashley tells how the Blakers added to their large family by adopting a two-year-old girl with Down Syndrome. From 2021. New comedy from stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker about his unusual home life. In episode two, Ashley tells the story of how the Blakers came to add to their already hectic home by adopting a two-year-old girl with Down Syndrome. Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children is a mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers' unusual home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs. The series brings a whole new perspective to the subject of parenting. That is because as parents of six children, Ashley and his wife Gemma are trying to raise a family in a world that is only really set up for having two. What's more, the Blakers' children are not just any kids. Three have special needs - two autistic boys and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome - and Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children sensitively finds the funny in both raising children with disabilities and adoption. The series is written and performed by Ashley Blaker - a comedian who has performed on five continents including tours of the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Israel and Australia. His 2018 Off-Broadway run was called a slickly funny stand-up show' by the New York Times and, in 2020, he returned with Goy Friendly which ran at the prestigious SoHo Playhouse. Ashley is joined by Shelley Blond (Peep Show, Cold Feet and the voice of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider), Kieran Hodgson (three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee), Rosie Holt (online lockdown star with countless viral videos) amd Judith Jacob (EastEnders, The Real McCoy, Still Open All Hours). Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children: Ami (17), Ophie (15), Simi (13), Soroh (12), Sruly (11) and Bina (7). In episode two, Ashley recalls how the Blakers came to adopt a girl with Down Syndrome. Stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker tells the story of how the Blakers added to their large, hectic domestic life by deciding to adopt a little girl with Down Syndrome. Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children is a mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers' home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs. Ashley tells how the Blakers added to their large family by adopting a two-year-old girl with Down Syndrome. Comedy from 2021. [LISTEN NOW]
01	03	The Special Ones	20210723	20230623 (BBC7) 20241125 (BBC7) 20230618 (R4)	As a father of two sons with autism and a daughter with Down Syndrome, Ashley Blaker shares five things he wants you to know.............. Series featuring a mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers' home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs. Ashley and his wife Gemma are trying to raise a family in a world that is only really set up for having two. What's more, the Blakers' children are not just any kids. Ashley is joined by Shelley Blond Kieran Hodgson Rosie Holt Judith Jacob Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children: Ami (17), Ophie (15) Simi (13), Soroh (12), Sruly (11) and Bina (7) A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2021. Series about Ashley's unusual home life - including raising children with special needs. Ashley reflects on the many joys, challenges and comedy of raising children with special needs. From 2021. New comedy from stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker about his unusual home life. As a father of two sons with autism and a daughter with Down Syndrome, episode three is dedicated to all parents of children with special needs and goes through the five things Ashley would like everyone else to know about his family and his special children. Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children is a mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers' unusual home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs. The series brings a whole new perspective to the subject of parenting. That is because as parents of six children, Ashley and his wife Gemma are trying to raise a family in a world that is only really set up for having two. What's more, the Blakers' children are not just any kids. Three have special needs - two autistic boys and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome - and Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children sensitively finds the funny in both raising children with disabilities and adoption. The series is written and performed by Ashley Blaker - a comedian who has performed on five continents including tours of the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Israel and Australia. His 2018 Off-Broadway run was called a slickly funny stand-up show' by the New York Times and, in 2020, he returned with Goy Friendly which ran at the prestigious SoHo Playhouse. Ashley is joined by Shelley Blond (Peep Show, Cold Feet and the voice of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider), Kieran Hodgson (three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee), Rosie Holt (online lockdown star with countless viral videos) amd Judith Jacob (EastEnders, The Real McCoy, Still Open All Hours). Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children: Ami (17), Ophie (15), Simi (13), Soroh (12), Sruly (11) and Bina (7). In episode three, Ashley Blaker reflects on raising children with special needs. [LISTEN NOW]
01	04 LAST	Lockdown	20210730	20230630 (BBC7) 20241202 (BBC7) 20230625 (R4)	New comedy from stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker about his unusual home life. In the final episode of the series, Ashley recalls the challenges of parenting during lockdown when he had to home school six children at six very different levels. He also wonders if, despite the hardships, this was actually a golden period to be looked back on with great affection. If nothing else, it was a year mostly without the horror of family trips. Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children is a mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers' unusual home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs. The series brings a whole new perspective to the subject of parenting. That is because as parents of six children, Ashley and his wife Gemma are trying to raise a family in a world that is only really set up for having two. What's more, the Blakers' children are not just any kids. Three have special needs - two autistic boys and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome - and Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children sensitively finds the funny in both raising children with disabilities and adoption. The series is written and performed by Ashley Blaker - a comedian who has performed on five continents including tours of the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Israel and Australia. His 2018 Off-Broadway run was called a slickly funny stand-up show' by the New York Times and, in 2020, he returned with Goy Friendly which ran at the prestigious SoHo Playhouse. Ashley is joined by Shelley Blond (Peep Show, Cold Feet and the voice of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider), Kieran Hodgson (three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee), Rosie Holt (online lockdown star with countless viral videos) amd Judith Jacob (EastEnders, The Real McCoy, Still Open All Hours). Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children: Ami (17), Ophie (15), Simi (13), Soroh (12), Sruly (11) and Bina (7). In the final episode of the series, Ashley Blaker recalls parenting during lockdown. Ashley Blaker recalls the challenges of parenting during lockdown when he had to home school six children at six very different levels. He also wonders if, despite the hardships, this was actually a golden period to be looked back on with great affection. If nothing else, it was a year mostly without the horror of family trips. A mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers' home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs. A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2021. Ashley recalls homeschooling during lockdown. Ashley recalls the challenges of homeschooling his six children during lockdown – golden period or total hardship? From 2021. [LISTEN NOW]
02	01	Labels	20230804		Are your children Coldplays' or Zappas'? In the first episode of comedian Ashley Blaker's new series about raising children with special educational needs, he addresses labels, including his own terminology to differentiate between his kids. Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children is a mix of stand-up and observational recording featuring the voices of Ashley's real family. The series brings a whole new perspective to the subject of parenting. Three of Ashley's children have a diagnosis - two boys with autism and ADHD, and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome - and Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children sensitively finds the funny in raising children with disabilities. Ashley Blaker is a comedian who has performed two Off-Broadway shows, tours on five continents, and is author of Normal Schmormal: My occasionally helpful guide to parenting kids with special needs'. He is joined by Shelley Blond (Peep Show, Cold Feet and the voice of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider), Kieran Hodgson (Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and now known to all for his online parody of The Crown), and Rosie Holt (another star of lockdown who has put out many viral videos, most often as her character, The Woman). Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children - Adam (19), Ollie (18), Dylan (15), Zoe (14), Edward (13) and Bailey (9). Also starring Shelley Blond, Kieran Hodgson, Rosie Holt, as well as Adam, Ollie, Dylan, Zoe, Edward and Bailey Blaker. Produced by Steve Doherty New series of the comedy about raising kids with special educational needs.
02	02	School	20230811		Do your children do their homework or would they rather spend the evening inflating latex gloves with water and bursting them in the bath? In episode two of the new series of stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker's show about raising children with special educational needs, Ashley considers the many issues around sending his kids to school. These include dealing with countless meetings, judgy parents and children who want to use the school's computer room to google some very strange search terms! Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children is a mix of stand-up and observational recording featuring the voices of Ashley's real family. The series brings a whole new perspective to the subject of parenting. Three of Ashley's children have a diagnosis - two boys with autism and ADHD, and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome - and Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children sensitively finds the funny in raising children with disabilities. Ashley Blaker is a comedian who has performed two Off-Broadway shows, tours on five continents, and is author of Normal Schmormal: My occasionally helpful guide to parenting kids with special needs'. He is joined by Shelley Blond (Peep Show, Cold Feet and the voice of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider), Kieran Hodgson (Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and now known to all for his online parody of The Crown), and Rosie Holt (another star of lockdown who has put out many viral videos, most often as her character, The Woman). Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children - Adam (19), Ollie (18), Dylan (15), Zoe (14), Edward (13) and Bailey (9). Also starring Shelley Blond, Kieran Hodgson, Rosie Holt, as well as Adam, Ollie, Dylan, Zoe, Edward and Bailey Blaker. Produced by Steve Doherty The comedy show about raising kids with special educational needs
02	03	Time	20230818		Toiletgate' and Disimpactiongate' are just two of the ways comedian Ashley Blaker's time is wasted in episode three of his new series about raising children with special educational needs. Ashley reflects on the many issues around time and how he never has enough of it. This isn't surprising considering the countless hospital appointments, misuse of the family WhatsApp group, and visits to the supermarket to find meals acceptable to his children. Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children is a mix of stand-up and observational recording featuring the voices of Ashley's real family. The series brings a whole new perspective to the subject of parenting. Three of Ashley's children have a diagnosis - two boys with autism and ADHD, and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome - and Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children sensitively finds the funny in raising children with disabilities. Ashley Blaker is a comedian who has performed two Off-Broadway shows, tours on five continents, and is author of Normal Schmormal: My occasionally helpful guide to parenting kids with special needs'. He is joined by Shelley Blond (Peep Show, Cold Feet and the voice of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider), Kieran Hodgson (Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and now known to all for his online parody of The Crown), and Rosie Holt (another star of lockdown who has put out many viral videos, most often as her character, The Woman). Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children - Adam (19), Ollie (18), Dylan (15), Zoe (14), Edward (13) and Bailey (9). Also starring Shelley Blond, Kieran Hodgson, Rosie Holt, as well as Adam, Ollie, Dylan, Zoe, Edward and Bailey Blaker. Produced by Steve Doherty Comedy show about raising kids with special educational needs.
02	04 LAST	Leisure	20230825		If you thought your family holidays are hard work, you need to hear about the Blaker family's vacation! In episode four of Ashley Blaker's new series about raising children with special educational needs, he ponders the topic of leisure, including family days out, trips to the park, and one very challenging flight to Greece. Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children is a mix of stand-up and observational recording featuring the voices of Ashley's real family. The series brings a whole new perspective to the subject of parenting. Three of Ashley's children have a diagnosis - two boys with autism and ADHD, and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome - and Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children sensitively finds the funny in raising children with disabilities. Ashley Blaker is a comedian who has performed two Off-Broadway shows, tours on five continents, and is author of Normal Schmormal: My occasionally helpful guide to parenting kids with special needs'. He is joined by Shelley Blond (Peep Show, Cold Feet and the voice of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider), Kieran Hodgson (Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and now known to all for his online parody of The Crown), and Rosie Holt (another star of lockdown who has put out many viral videos, most often as her character, The Woman). Also appearing as themselves are Ashley's own children - Adam (19), Ollie (18), Dylan (15), Zoe (14), Edward (13) and Bailey (9). Also starring Shelley Blond, Kieran Hodgson, Rosie Holt, as well as Adam, Ollie, Dylan, Zoe, Edward and Bailey Blaker. Produced by Steve Doherty Comedy about raising kids with special educational needs.