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TAGGED: Australian comedy
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Shane Warne on Kath and Kim

As a tribute to the incredible contribution of Shane Warne (1969–2022) to Australian sport, we are publishing his iconic cameo appearance in Kath and Kim episode 'Wedding of the Century' (

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Fast Forward: Skippy Parody

Skippy has become such a touchstone in Australian popular culture that it's open to all kinds of lighthearted parody.

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'Hello possums!': Dame Edna Everage compilation

This compilation of Dame Edna Everage's most dramatic entrances, alongside some of her work, shows how she uses satire to play with the idea of celebrity whilst at the same time claiming the status

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Kylie as Epponnee-Rae in Kath and Kim

This excerpt from the 99 Per Cent Fat Free episode of comedy series Kath and Kim begins with Kath Day (Jane Turner) talking to her baby granddaughter Epponnee-Raelene Charlene Kat

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Australiana by Austen Tayshus

'Me mate Boomer rang. Said he was having a few people round for a barbie. Said he might cook a burra or two. I said, "Sounds great.

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Pizza in Moonee Ponds - Dame Edna Everage

Melbourne housewife superstar Dame Edna Everage (Barry Humphries) is invited to Moonee Ponds' centenary celebrations.

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The incomparable Sister Stanislaus

Sister Stansilaus Zgrajewski was a Sisters of Mercy Nun from Queensland who was invited to perform on The Mike Walsh Show with her wonderful mix of music and comedy in 1982.

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'How inept I really am' – Jeanne Little

This segment featuring Bert Newton and Jeanne Little on Good Morning Australia is supposed to be about wrapping Christmas presents.

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Why Jeanne Little wears wigs

At her best when she's telling stories about her life, Jeanne Little talks about her hair falling out when a home perm job goes wrong.

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Jeanne Little career highlights

Knife throwing, paragliding, singing, dancing and riding an elephant – just some of Jeanne Little's hilarious highlights of working on The Mike Walsh Show from 19