Ashley Blaker's Hyperfixations Series 1 episode guide

Ashley Blaker's Hyperfixations

Radio stand-up
BBC Radio 4
2025
4 episodes (1 series)

Ashley Blaker examines how his autism and ADHD boosts his interests. Also features Rosie Holt and Kieran Hodgson.

Starts today on Radio 4 at 6:30pm with Episode 1

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Series 1

1. 17th Century English History Next

Thursday 3^rd July 2025 at 6:30pm on BBC Radio 4 New

When a comedian is diagnosed as autistic, suddenly everything makes sense. Each week, Ashley unpicks his complex web of 'hyperfixations' - one obsession at a time. Episode 1 is the (probably) surprising subject of 17th Century English history which Ashley studied at both Oxford and Cambridge where he sought to become the first Jewish expert in 17th century church history.

2. Professional Wrestling

Thursday 10^th July 2025 at 6:30pm on BBC Radio 4 New

Among Ashley's more unusual hyperfixations is a life-long love of professional wrestling.

3. Episode Three

Thursday 17^th July 2025 at 6:30pm on BBC Radio 4 New

When a comedian is diagnosed as autistic, suddenly everything makes sense. Each week, Ashley unpicks his complex web of 'hyperfixations' - one obsession at a time.

4. Episode Four

Thursday 24^th July 2025 at 6:30pm on BBC Radio 4 New