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The Assessment

Episode 2 of 4

Matt's rubbish carer is due for his first assessment but he’s regretting his night in the pub. Stars Lee Ridley. From 2018.

Matt's rubbish carer, Bob is due for his first assessment. But he really shouldn't have let Matt talk him into going down the pub the night before.

Matt is 25. He has cerebral palsy and can only speak via an app on his iPad. Everyone who cares about Matt knows that this isn't the defining thing about him. He is funny and clever and "up for stuff" - partly because he is keen to show that there's nothing he can't do, but also because, if he's honest, he's aware that he's less likely than other people to get the blame.

Now Matt's left home for the first time and moved in to share a flat with his best mate, Jess. But when Bob (Allan Mustafa) shows up as the new carer, the fun really starts. Bob is new to the job and, although willing, domestic duties are not really his forte. He's better at selling weed and dealing in knocked off iPads.

But he likes Matt and treats him like a real person. So, as far as Matt is concerned, Bob is here to stay.

Matt ...... Lee Ridley
Bob ...... Allan Mustafa
Writer ...... Lee Ridley
Writer ...... Katherine Jakeways

Ability is the semi-autobiographical co-creation of Lee Ridley, otherwise known as Lost Voice Guy. Like his sitcom creation, Lee has cerebral palsy and can only speak via an app. Lost Voice Guy is - probably - the first stand up comedian to use a communication aid.

Katherine Jakeways is the co-creator and co-writer of Ability

A Funny Bones production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018.

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28 minutes

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Mon 1 Nov 2021 05:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Matt Lee Ridley
Bob Allan Mustafa
Writer Lee Ridley
Writer Katherine Jakeways

Broadcasts

  • Wed 9 May 2018 11:30
  • Thu 9 Apr 2020 18:30
  • Thu 16 Apr 2020 07:30
  • Thu 16 Apr 2020 17:30
  • Thu 16 Apr 2020 22:00
  • Fri 17 Apr 2020 05:30
  • Sun 31 Oct 2021 12:30
  • Sun 31 Oct 2021 17:30
  • Sun 31 Oct 2021 22:00
  • Mon 1 Nov 2021 05:30

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