TV Director Reveals Late Autism Diagnosis & New Neurodiversity TV Show ‘Playtime’

In this episode, writer and director Céin McGillicuddy joins Ben
to talk about his late autism diagnosis and ‘Play Time’ - ITV’s
joyful new series celebrating neurodiversity in children and
adults.


Céin reflects on growing up with parents so supportive that his
autism went unnoticed for decades, the shock of discovering a
17-year NHS waitlist, and how finally understanding his brain
reshaped his life and creativity.


From ‘Horrible Histories’ and ‘The Assembly’ to ‘Play Time’, he
shares an honest look at hyperfocus, burnout, and what it really
means to tell neurodivergent stories - both through the camera
and behind it.


Plus, Ben and Céin react to an exclusive clip from ‘Play Time’,
and discuss why TV shows like these are changing how we see
neurodivergence on screen.


CW: This episode includes discussion of mental
health and suicide.


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Where To Watch Playtime:


YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ITVPlayTime


ITVX - https://tinyurl.com/ITVXPlayTime


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Host: Ben Branson


Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné


Video Editor: James Scriven


Social Media Manager: Charlie Young


Music: Jackson Greenberg


Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller





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too many are still excluded, misunderstood, or left without
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