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Stand-up comedian Ashley Blaker tells the story of how the Blakers added to their large, hectic domestic life.

They decided to adopt a little girl with Down Syndrome.

Series featuring a mix of stand-up and observational documentary, all recorded in the Blakers’ home with the voices of his real family, and tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs.

As parents of six children, Ashley and his wife Gemma are trying to raise a family in a world that is only really set up for having two. What's more, the Blakers’ children are not just any kids. Three have special needs – two autistic boys and an adopted girl with Down Syndrome – and the show - with sensitivity - finds the funny side of raising children with disabilities and also adoption.

Written and performed by Ashley Blaker

Ashley is joined by:

Shelley Blond
Kieran Hodgson
Rosie Holt
Judith Jacob

Also appearing as themselves are Ashley’s own children:

Ami
Ophie
Simi
Soroh
Sruly
Bina

Producer: Steve Doherty

A Giddy Goat production for Â鶹Éç Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2021.

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