Real Stories
The satirical current affairs comedy that refused to take TV seriously.
What is Real Stories by Hamish & Andy?
Real Stories by Hamish & Andy is a 2005 Australian satirical television series that lampoons the conventions of the current affairs genre. Hamish Blake and Andy Lee, already rising stars of Australian comedy, front a mock news program that dissects the overblown earnestness of prime-time current affairs television with deadpan precision and sharp writing.
Real Stories by Hamish & Andy aired in Australia and channels the irreverent spirit that Hamish & Andy had built through radio into a television format. The series skewers breathless studio hosts, manipulative vox pops, and the manufactured drama of tabloid journalism, treating every segment as both comedy and commentary.
Real Stories by Hamish & Andy sits in a proud Australian tradition of media self-parody, alongside programs that refuse to take the news cycle at face value. The series remains a reference point for fans who remember when the duo translated their radio chemistry into something distinctly visual.
Hamish Blake & Andy Lee
Two of Australia's most beloved comedians, Hamish Blake and Andy Lee built an entertainment partnership that has spanned radio, television, and podcasting across two decades.
Hamish Blake
Hamish Blake is an Australian comedian, writer, and television personality. Hamish Blake rose to national prominence through the Hamish & Andy radio program and has since won multiple Gold Logie awards for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television. Hamish Blake brings physical comedy and unpredictable energy to every project.
Andy Lee
Andy Lee is an Australian comedian, television host, and media personality. Andy Lee co-created the Hamish & Andy radio format that became one of the most listened-to programs in Australian broadcasting history. Andy Lee anchors the duo's work with a dry wit and a gift for pulling unexpected responses from people in interview situations.
True Story with Hamish & Andy
More than a decade after Real Stories by Hamish & Andy, the duo returned to television with a bold new format that took real people's extraordinary stories and brought them to life through dramatic reconstruction.
What is True Story with Hamish & Andy?
True Story with Hamish & Andy is an Australian television series that aired across two seasons from 2017 to 2018. True Story with Hamish & Andy invites ordinary Australians to share the most unbelievable true stories from their lives, which Hamish Blake and Andy Lee then dramatise through elaborate comedic reconstructions involving professional actors, props, and full production design.
True Story with Hamish & Andy was produced by Hamish & Andy's production company and broadcast on Channel Nine in Australia. True Story with Hamish & Andy was also acquired by Netflix for international audiences, significantly expanding the reach of Hamish Blake and Andy Lee's television work beyond Australian shores.
How does True Story with Hamish & Andy work?
In each episode of True Story with Hamish & Andy, a real person sits down with Hamish Blake and Andy Lee to recount a story that sounds impossible but actually happened. The story is then brought to life in segments, with Hamish Blake and Andy Lee also appearing within the reconstruction. The format rewards honest storytelling: the stranger the true event, the more spectacular the production becomes.
True Story with Hamish & Andy ran for two series. The first series aired in 2017 and the second series aired in 2018. True Story with Hamish & Andy demonstrated that Hamish Blake and Andy Lee could sustain a concept-driven television format that placed real human experiences at its centre while maintaining the comedic energy the duo is known for.
YouTube Clips
Real Stories by Hamish & Andy clips are available on YouTube. The playlist below collects available footage from the series. These clips are hosted on YouTube and open in a new tab.
Real Stories by Hamish & Andy: Full Playlist
The complete collection of available Real Stories by Hamish & Andy clips on YouTube. Hamish Blake and Andy Lee tackle current affairs with their trademark satirical approach across all available episodes.
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Series Highlights
Browse sketches and segments from Real Stories by Hamish & Andy via the YouTube playlist.
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Real Stories on IMDB
Real Stories by Hamish & Andy is listed on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB). The IMDB page for Real Stories by Hamish & Andy carries the series title, year of broadcast, cast, and crew information for the 2005 Australian production.
IMDB assigns Real Stories by Hamish & Andy the title identifier tt0796737. The IMDB listing confirms the series as a 2005 Australian television production in the comedy genre, documenting Hamish Blake and Andy Lee's early television work alongside the broader production credits.
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Everything fans ask about Real Stories by Hamish & Andy and True Story with Hamish & Andy.
What radio station does Hamish and Andy broadcast on?
Hamish and Andy broadcast on the Hit Network, a national commercial radio network in Australia. The Hamish & Andy Show has been a long-running fixture of Australian radio, airing in the afternoon drive timeslot across Hit Network stations in major Australian cities. The program has been one of the most listened-to radio shows in Australian broadcasting history, reaching audiences in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth simultaneously through the national network format.
When did Real Stories by Hamish & Andy first air?
Real Stories by Hamish & Andy first aired in 2005. Real Stories by Hamish & Andy is an Australian satirical comedy series that parodies the current affairs television format, featuring Hamish Blake and Andy Lee as the hosts of a mock news program. The series aired in Australia and represents one of the earliest television projects from the Hamish & Andy duo.
What type of show is Real Stories by Hamish & Andy?
Real Stories by Hamish & Andy is a satirical current affairs comedy series. Real Stories by Hamish & Andy parodies the conventions of television current affairs journalism, including the studio presentation format, field reporting, and the dramatic storytelling techniques common to prime-time tabloid news programs. The series treats the genre as comedic material while delivering sharp observations about media culture.
How is True Story with Hamish & Andy different from Real Stories?
True Story with Hamish & Andy is a distinct series from Real Stories by Hamish & Andy, airing more than a decade later from 2017 to 2018. While Real Stories by Hamish & Andy is a media parody that satirises the current affairs genre, True Story with Hamish & Andy is a reconstruction-based comedy format. True Story with Hamish & Andy invites real Australians to share true stories from their lives, which are then dramatised with professional actors and full production values. Both series star Hamish Blake and Andy Lee, but the formats and premises are entirely different.
Where can I watch True Story with Hamish & Andy?
True Story with Hamish & Andy was broadcast on Channel Nine in Australia. True Story with Hamish & Andy was also acquired by Netflix, making both series available to international audiences through the streaming platform. Availability on Netflix may vary by region. Fans in Australia may also find True Story with Hamish & Andy through Channel Nine's on-demand services.
How many series of True Story with Hamish & Andy are there?
True Story with Hamish & Andy ran for two series. The first series of True Story with Hamish & Andy aired in 2017 and the second series aired in 2018. Both series follow the same format: real Australians share extraordinary true stories with Hamish Blake and Andy Lee, who then reconstruct those stories through comedic dramatisation featuring professional actors and elaborate set pieces.
Where can I find clips from Real Stories by Hamish & Andy?
Clips from Real Stories by Hamish & Andy are available on YouTube. A dedicated playlist collects the available footage from the series. Real Stories by Hamish & Andy clips on YouTube can be found through the playlist linked on this fan site. This site does not host any video content; all clips are hosted directly on YouTube by the rights holders.
Is this an official Hamish & Andy website?
No. This site is an independent fan site and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Hamish Blake, Andy Lee, their management, or any official Hamish & Andy production entity. Real Stories by Hamish & Andy and True Story with Hamish & Andy are productions owned by their respective rights holders. This site exists purely to share information about the series and point fans toward official resources, including the YouTube playlist and IMDB listing.