Delve into the comedy of rebellion and anti-authority, from the comedy of the underdog to the fertile comedy breeding grounds of the university revues and how they spawned many of our favourite comedy shows.
This episode looks at how Australian comedy has established itself on the world stage. For a comedian, where you are from is no longer important, it’s whether you are funny, period.
From Ja'mie & Jonah, Sharon Strzelecki and Kath and Kim, to Kylie Mole and Col'n Carpenter, we examine the creative process that produced these comic icons who resonated with audiences so strongly.
This episode looks at the eclectic genre of variety. From Hey Hey it's Saturday to Andrew Denton in Blah Blah Blah and The Money or The Gun, we search for the roots of Australian variety.