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Sounds,12 Nov 2025,34 mins

'My heart exploded' - Cariad Lloyd on neurodivergent comedy show

Access All: Disability News and Mental Health

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Comedian and author Cariad Lloyd says her "heart exploded" when she was invited to take part in her latest TV project, Playtime. The show sees neurodivergent comedians work alongside students who receive SEND support to come up with a play and perform it. Joining the conversation is Playtime’s autistic director, Céin McGillicuddy, who explains the joy of making the programme in just one day. Emily and Olivia are sisters who run Wheely Good Ceramics. They tell Access All how they have worked together to create a successful business - Olivia throws and sculpts the products while Emily mouth paints the designs. Comedian, TV star and disability consultant, Simon Minty, joins Emma in the studio throughout. Presented by Emma Tracey with Simon Minty Sound mixed by Dave O'Neill Produced by Emma Tracey and Alex Collins Series producer is Beth Rose Editor is Lisa Baxter

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