"We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian Of The Year" is a classic mockumentary series from comedian Chris Lilley. The show follows five unique individuals from across the country who have been nominated for the prestigious Australian of the Year award. The comedic genius of the series is that creator Chris Lilley portrays all five of the main characters himself.
The nominees include Ja'mie King, a self-obsessed private school girl; Phil Olivetti, a police officer with a questionable heroic story; Ricky Wong, a university physics prodigy; Pat Mullins, a suburban mother who is a competitive roller; and Daniel Sims, a rural teen donating an eardrum to his twin brother. The show satirizes Australian identity and the concept of heroism. This ABC1 series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian Of The Year is a mockumentary TV show that aired on ABC1. Created and performed by comedian Chris Lilley, the series follows six unique Australians—each played by Lilley himself—as they compete for the prestigious Australian of the Year award. The characters range from a self-obsessed philanthropist to an overachieving teenager, each with their own quirks and ambitions. Through clever satire and sharp humor, the show explores themes of identity, fame, and what it means to be truly heroic in modern Australia. We Can Be Heroes was praised for its originality and comedic performances. It has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns with new episodes or special features in the future.
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We Can Be Heroes is a mockumentary TV series created and performed by comedian Chris Lilley. It follows the story of five unique Australians, who have each made a large achievement and been nominated by friends and family for the Australian of the Year award.
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