The premise of "The Assembly Australia" is genius. Celebrities, politicians and sport stars used to whatever passes for insightful questioning from the media these days ("How happy are you with your brilliant new film?"/ "Can you walk us through your new position on taxation?") face an audience of interrogators who ask the questions other journalists avoid.
Here's how to watch "The Assembly Australia" from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free!
"The Assembly Australia" is available to stream on ABCiView right now.
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Whereas some well-meaning TV shows seem to focus on helping the autistic participants behave in a less autistic or more neurotypical way, "The Assembly Australia" gives the student journalists the space to develop their own style. One question to Sam Neill, for example, "What is the best lesson you learned from your parents?" leaves him temporarily lost for words and emotional.
As the subjects are warned early on "No subjects are out of bounds, no questions are off the table and anything can happen." It's glorious TV. Questions like, "What are the last sounds you want to hear in life?" and "What is the moment that you look back in your career and think 'How did I get away with that?'"
Under the mentorship of renowned interviewer Leigh Sales, the 15 journalism students use the interviews as a way to learn their craft during their internship with ABC.
If you're a fan of the U.K. version of "The Assembly," this is not to be missed. Below, we'll show you where to watch "The Assembly Australia" online, from anywhere and potentially for free.
"The Assembly Australia" for free
Watch 'The Assembly Australia' free online in Australia
All seven episodes of "The Assembly Australia" are available to stream now on ABC iView.
If you are an Aussie abroad for work or on vacation you can also catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Watch 'The Assembly Australia' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "The Assembly Australia" should be available to Aussies no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view your usual U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to ABC iView and watch "The Assembly Australia" anywhere.
Can I watch 'The Assembly Australia' in the U.S.?
There are no plans to air "The Assembly Australia" in the U.S. right now but if you are an Aussie in the States on work or vacation you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing Australia from the list and selecting ABC iView.
Can I watch 'The Assembly Australia' in the U.K.?
There are no plans to air "The Assembly Australia" in the U.K. right now (the U.K. has its own version of "The Assembly" available now) but if you are an Aussie on work or vacation you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing Australia from the list and selecting ABC iView.
If you're in the U.K for work or on vacation., you can still catch the show by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN, choosing Australia from the list and selecting ABC iView.
Can I watch 'The Assembly Australia' in Canada?
As with the U.S. and the UK there are currently no plans to air "The Assembly Australia" in Canada.
However, if you are in the Great White North for work or on vacation you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing Australia from the list and selecting ABC iView.
Can I watch 'The Assembly Australia' in New Zealand?
"The Assembly Australia" is not available in New Zealand right now but don't despair.
If you are there for work or on vacation can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing Australia from the list and selecting ABC iView.
'The Assembly Australia' episode guide
Episode 1 - Sam Neill
Leigh Sales mentors a collective of Autistic journalism students on The Assembly, as they interview Australia's biggest names starting with renowned actor Sam Neill.
Episode 2 - Hamish Blake
The students interview comedian Hamish Blake, with hilarious and heart-warming results.
Episode 3 - Anthony Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces the questions as they cut through the spin.
Episode 4 - Delta Goodrem
This week The Assembly sees the students interview Australian music royalty, Delta Goodrem.
Episode 5 - Adam Goodes
Australian sporting legend Adam Goodes is next up, with surprising results.
Episode 6 - Amanda Keller
Legendary Aussie broadcaster Amanda Keller gets a taste of her own medicine.
Episode 7 - Becoming The Assembly
In this special "behind the scenes" episode, Leigh Sales meets up with five of the students to reflect on their time learning journalism and interviewing celebrated Australians
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