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What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?

Growing up surrounded by gangsters and a dysfunctional family, this is the story of Ashley - a tall comedian who loves William Shatner and hates textured fabrics.

Radio 4,9 episodes

Episodes

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Series 3
1. The Best/Worst of Times
A peek into Ashley’s kaleidoscopic, autistic mind as her life is forever changed.
08 Jan 2026,28 mins
Series 2
1. Ashley Nae Pals
Ashley charts the ups and downs of friendship while being weird, or an undiagnosed autist.
31 Jan 2024,14 mins
Series 2
2. Raised by Clowns
Ashley gives us a peek into her uncomfortable upbringing among stand-up comedians.
07 Feb 2024,14 mins
Series 2
3. Love and Lust
Cringe-worthy confessions, and a robust study of love and lust from a unique perspective.
14 Feb 2024,14 mins
Series 2
4. Death and Chocolates
Ashley faces her mum’s mortality, explains funeral karaoke, and ruins another film.
21 Feb 2024,14 mins
Series 1
1. How Dad Met Mother
The story of Ashley, a tall comedian who loves William Shatner and hates textured fabrics.
04 Jan 2023,14 mins
Series 1
2. And Then There Was Ashley
The story of Ashley, a tall comedian who loves William Shatner and hates textured fabrics.
11 Jan 2023,14 mins
Series 1
3. The Big Sleep
The story of Ashley, a tall comedian who loves William Shatner and hates textured fabrics.
18 Jan 2023,14 mins
Series 1
4. He Said My Name
The story of Ashley, a tall comedian who loves William Shatner and hates textured fabrics.
25 Jan 2023,15 mins