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- We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year (mostly known as The Nominees outside of Australia) is an Australian mockumentary miniseries starring and created and co-written by Chris Lilley and Ryan Shelton and directed by Matthew Saville. It follows the story of five unique Australians (all portrayed by Lilley), who have each made a large achievement and been nominated by friends and family for the Australian of the Year award. It premiered on 27 July 2005, and concluded on 31 August 2005. It was shown on the ABC on Wednesday nights at 9:00pm. There are six episodes, with each episode running for 30 minutes. The show was broadcast in the United Kingdom on FX, in the United States on the Sundance Channel, and in Canada on The Comedy Network. In Australia, The Comedy Channel aired the series as part of their Aussie Gold block hosted by Frank Woodley. The show won a Logie Award for most outstanding comedy and Chris Lilley won the Best New Talent Logie for his performance in the show. (en)
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- The nominees head to Canberra for the Australian of the Year state finals. Ja’mie brings the Sudanese girl who moved to Australia to the awards. Daniel and Nathan are more interested in fireworks than the awards. Pat puts her illness aside and rubs shoulders with celebrities. Ricky gets the chance to meet Cathy Freeman. Phil has no invitation and tries to bribe his way into the awards. None of the five won the title. Three months later, we revisit the lives of our five nominees: Pat has died, Phil has rejoined the police. (en)
- An introduction to five unique Australians who have been nominated for the Australian of the Year Award. Phil, a rescue hero who saved nine children in a jumping castle accident, Ricky, a Chinese physics genius and aspiring actor, Ja’mie, a charity-minded schoolgirl who sponsors 85 Sudanese children, Daniel and Nathan, hearing impaired teenage twin farm boys embarking on a world first eardrum transplant, and Pat, a disabled suburban housewife turned elite athlete. (en)
- State finalists are notified and the nominees wait for the important call. Ja’mie receives news that all her sponsor children have died. Phil is rejected as a finalist, but lies to his family about the result. Ricky has a teary farewell as he takes to the stage for the last time. Daniel refuses to go to Canberra, while Nathan joyfully tests his new hearing. Pat’s party is interrupted with devastating news from her doctor. (en)
- The nominees get a chance to demonstrate why they should be the Australian of the Year. Phil teaches rescue techniques to a scout group. Ja’mie goes to a detention centre to visit one of the girls she sponsors, who has moved to Australia. Ricky begins rehearsals for 'Indigeridoo'. Daniel shows a magazine journalist around the farm. Pat gets a gumnut wedged up her nose. (en)
- The nominees face obstacles on their journey towards the Australian of the Year finals. Phil tries to bribe a judge on the selection committee. Ja’mie performs in a shock assembly presentation. Ricky tells his father that he intends to become an actor. Nathan refuses to thank Daniel for giving up his eardrum. Pat and Terry construct a protective dingo cage. (en)
- Meet the friends and family of the five Australian of the Year nominees. Phil grapples with his newfound fame. Ja’mie has a sleepover with her friends. Ricky auditions for 'Indigeridoo'. Daniel and Nathan spend a day in Dunt. Pat begins planning her roll to Uluru. (en)
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- Episode 1 (en)
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- Episode 3 (en)
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- Episode 5 (en)
- Episode 6 (en)
- We Can Be Heroes (en)
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- We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year (mostly known as The Nominees outside of Australia) is an Australian mockumentary miniseries starring and created and co-written by Chris Lilley and Ryan Shelton and directed by Matthew Saville. It follows the story of five unique Australians (all portrayed by Lilley), who have each made a large achievement and been nominated by friends and family for the Australian of the Year award. The show won a Logie Award for most outstanding comedy and Chris Lilley won the Best New Talent Logie for his performance in the show. (en)
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- We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year (en)
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