Category: News

Skivvies are back! The Sharp reunites (thanks to a little nudge from us)

In exciting news, legendary Melbourne band The Sharp have announced that “Skivvies are Back!” after 31 years. Their song and video clip, “Scratch My Back” was satirised so well by The Late Show in 1993 that the phrase “Skivvies are Back” became synonymous with the band. A Facebook clip released on 4 March revealed that …

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Utopia Season Five Coming To DVD

For the people who love their physical media, the fifth season of Australia’s favourite government department is finally being released on DVD: Utopia. Starring Rob Sitch, Celia Pacquola, Dave Lawson, Dilruk Jayasinha, and Kitty Flanagan, the hilarious antics of the Nation Building Authority continue, and you can own it from February 7th, 2024. The fifth season …

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Loose Talk, Foolish Pod Behaviour

In a bonus Champagne Comedy Podcast episode, dive into the world of ‘Hard Quiz’ with The Late Show as topic, ‘Daily Mail’ viral fame, and a surprise guest appearance.

Hard Quiz Goes The Late Show

Hester’s “The Late Show” knowledge dazzled on ABC’s “Hard Quiz,” a memorable crossover.

Coight Does Mitsubishi

Coight gets be-hybrid in a series of TV commercials.

Boris Conley: “Maybe Elliot would be on TikTok during the lockdown”

Boris shares his journey from waiter to performer, revealing his piano antics, touring with a tribute act, and insights into his role on Frontline. Exciting revelations!

Thank God You’re Here returns for 2023

It’s something in the Working Dog-iverse (we made that up) that the team tends to not revisit their projects after they’ve moved on. But that theory was destroyed when Russell Coight’s All Aussie Adventures returned for a third season in 2018 after a many-a-year hiatus. Now, after a 14 year break, the theatresports themed Thank God You’re Here is returning …

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Working Dog starts posting more YouTube videos

If you’re still reminiscing about classic Late Show clips then you’re in for a treat! In recent weeks and months, Working Dog Productions has started posting a lot of Late Show videos on its YouTube channel either to coincide with current events (such as Red Hot Chili Peppers touring), or just to have a laugh. …

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The Champagne Comedy Podcast Returns

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What to expect in 2023

Here’s what we know that’s happening in the ‘Champagne Comediverse’.