Stop Laughing... This is Serious is a documentary series charting a course through the story of Australian comedy, featuring more than 60 interviews with the men and women who make us laugh. Through a blend of social history, extensive archive material and intimate interviews with some of the country's most loved comedians, we travel via stand up, radio, television, theatre and film from indigenous comedy to new viral media jokers of today, revealing how humour, laughter and comedy are integral to our national identity.
Show Info
Schedule: Wednesdays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
Comedy
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes
Official site: www.abc.net.au
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Previous Episode
Too Much Variety is Barely Enough
Episode 2x03; Feb 15, 2017
Tonight's 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. (Final)
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 2x03: Too Much Variety is Barely Enough | Feb 15, 2017 | |
| 2x02: I Said Pet, I Said Pet, I Said Love | Feb 8, 2017 | |
| 2x01: She Goes... She Goes... She Just Goes | Feb 1, 2017 |
Cast
Colin Lane
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- Stop Laughing...This is Serious
- Stop Laughing This is Serious