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We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

Description: In this acclaimed mockumentary series, comedian Chris Lilley portrays five fictitious nominees for the real-life title of Australian of the Year. Each episode follows the daily lives of "heroes" Pat, Ricky, Phil, Ja'mie and Daniel, revealing the unique reasons why they're up for the prestigious title. Pat, for instance, is nominated for pioneering the sport of side rolling, which she once did from Perth to Fremantle in record-breaking fashion.
Genre: Comedy
Year Released: 2005
First episode air date: July 27, 2005
Awards: Logie Award for Most Outstanding Comedy Program, Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent
Narrated By: Jennifer Byrne
Program Creators: Chris Lilley, Ryan Shelton

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