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

12/11/2025 34 min

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Episode Synopsis

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