CAN’T STOP Media, the London-based boutique formats distribution company, today announces that its uplifting interview format The A Talks has officially reached a major global milestone, with its 20th version launching on Belgium’s SVOD platform Streamz.
This milestone reflects the format’s rapid international growth, with The A Talks now ranking among the three fastest-selling formats worldwide. Further underlining this momentum, Season 2 of the UK version, The Assembly, premieres this Wednesday, 8 April, on ITV1, featuring Sir Stephen Fry, just a few days after an RTS Award win and a nomination for the 2026 BAFTA TV Awards.
By championing authentic, unfiltered human connection, The A Talks continues to demonstrate the universal power of meaningful conversation across cultures and borders.
Following a series of successful launches in multiple markets, The A Talks has established itself as a truly global format, combining strong editorial identity, flexible production model, and deep cultural adaptability. Its expansion highlights both its scalability and its relevance in today’s content landscape, where meaningful dialogue and human stories resonate more than ever.
At the heart of The A Talks is a bold and distinctive premise: leading personalities from A-list comedians, singers and musicians to writers, athletes and political figures, are interviewed by a unique panel of bold interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent and/or have learning disabilities.
In every territory, these interviewers are supported by health organizations and NGOs, working closely alongside production teams to ensure an inclusive and empowering environment. The result is a series of raw, honest and often surprising conversations—where no topic is off-limits and no question is left unasked. In The A Talks, anything can happen.
The Flemish Belgian launch comes as the format continues its strong performance across major international markets:
- United Kingdom: The Assembly Season 2 starts this Wednesday 8 April on ITV1 featuring Sir Stephen Fry, former Scotland Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon or actress Anna Maxwell Martin among others.
- France: Now in its 4th season on France 2, achieving record-breaking ratings.
- Australia: Season 3 starts on April 27 on ABC.
- Brazil: Season 2 is currently in production for Globo.
- Poland: Season 3 is currently airing on TVN.
- Canada: Season 2 commissioned in both English and French by CBC and ICI Radio-Canada.
- Spain: Season 2 to air soon on Cuatro after Season 1 won the Rose d’Or Latinos Award for Best Factual.
- Wales: S4C has ordered two additional seasons.
- Denmark: Series 3 is currently airing on DR1.
- Norway: The Gullruten Award-winning format returns in 2026 for Season 3 on NRK, where it ranks as the channel’s top-performing show.
- Israel: Season 2 has entered production for Keshet 12, following the success of its 14-episode debut season.
“Reaching a 20th version is a major achievement and a testament to the strength and universality of The A Talks. The format travels effortlessly while allowing each market to bring its own tone and perspective,” said Matthieu Porte, partner at CAN’T STOP media.
“We are proud to see it connect with audiences around the world and continue its international journey.”
Arnaud Renard, partner at CAN’T STOP media, states: “What makes this format stand out is its ability to spark genuine conversations that resonate everywhere, with guests ranging from Emmanuel Macron or Antonio Banderas to Erling Haaland or Rosie O’Donnell. We believe this is just the beginning of its global trajectory with several other territories in production and to be announced soon.”
