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Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children

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

Radio 4,8 episodes

Episodes

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Series 2
1. Labels
New series of the comedy about raising kids with special educational needs.
04 Aug 2023,28 mins,
Series 2
2. School
The comedy show about raising kids with special educational needs,
11 Aug 2023,28 mins
Series 2
3. Time
Comedy show about raising kids with special educational needs.
18 Aug 2023,28 mins
Series 2
4. Leisure
Comedy about raising kids with special educational needs.
25 Aug 2023,28 mins
Series 1
1. Too Many Kids
Series about Ashley's unusual home life starts with the downside of a large family.
09 Jul 2021,28 mins
Series 1
2. Opt to Adopt
Ashley recalls how the Blakers came to adopt a girl with Down Syndrome.
16 Jul 2021,28 mins
Series 1
3. The Special Ones
Series about Ashley's unusual home life - including raising children with special needs.
23 Jul 2021,28 mins
Series 1
4. Lockdown
Ashley recalls homeschooling during lockdown.
30 Jul 2021,28 mins