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Have you heard differing accounts of what happened with RocKwiz? Now, for the first time, hear how it really went down from the man himself Brian Nankervis. Still doing a heap of live RocKwiz shows, hear how it originally piloted, how Brian was the host, how Julia became such an important part of the show, how it finally made its way to television, the supposed rivalry with Spicks and Specks, and much more. Plus some great stories of audience members on the road, and where you can tune in to Brian on radio each week.

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Everyone knows Brian from at least one phase of his brilliant career. He started as a teacher, before being a waiter at the Last Laugh. Soon he was on Let The Blood Run Free and created Hey, Hey, It's Saturday favourite Raymond J Bartholomeuz. The Jimeoin show led to a stellar career in television warm-up, paved the way for RocKwiz and he hosted Pictures of You. Learn how every one of those things happened in a remarkable, continuing career.

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Anthony talks about Full Frontal, including some prescient sketches about Princess Diana. Developing Comedy Inc. The ins and outs of producing - how it works on Spicks and Specks.

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Anthony talks about the genesis and continuing appeal of Spicks and Specks. When the show initially ended, we talk of the short-lived reboot. Also, the Big Backyard Quiz for SBS, The Weakest Link reboot, good things take time, the industry is contracting, Show Me The Movie, Adam Hills Tonight, and a Sleuth 101 deep dive.

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Anthony Watt is the Executive Producer of Spicks and Specks. His career includes projects such as Full Frontal, Hamish & Andy, The Big Backyard Quiz, Sleuth 101, The Weakest Link and Comedy Inc. In part one, hear about his career start with Double Dare, writing children's series, dealing with writer's block, attempting to write for Stingers, Something Stupid with Gina, Jane, Magda and Marg, that feeling when your show is axed, the Hamish and Andy show and the aftermath.

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More from legend of Australian Comedy - Tim Ferguson. Yes, in part 2 you will hear about his Multiple Sclerosis, but as he says, it is the least interesting thing about him. You've heard about the Doug Anthony AllStars on The Big Gig and DAAS Kapital, and plenty more like Funky Squad in part one. Now one of the best shows of its time, Don't Forget Your Toothbrush will be remembered, along with Shock Jock, Unreal TV, movies like Spin Out, the stage and his teaching. Tim's views on comedy will make you think!

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Tim Ferguson is a legend of Australian Comedy. And as he says, his Multiple Sclerosis is the least interesting thing about him. Hear about his amazing career including the Doug Anthony AllStars on The Big Gig and DAAS Kapital, and everything from Funky Squad and Don't Forget Your Toothbrush to Shock Jock, Unreal TV, movies like Spin Out, the stage, his teaching...and yes the wheelchair. Tim has strong views on comedy that will make you sit up and take notice.

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Hear the unfiltered, candid stories from the world of entertainment. From the people that were there. Television, movies, music, stage, comedy, advertising, news and so much more. Come for the chat...stay for the laughs!

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