We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year
We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year
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We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year

7.3 / 10
2005
1 season
6 episodes
Comedy

The daily lives of five very special individuals who are among the thousands of citizens nominated for the prestigious title of Australian of the Year.

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  • Episode 1

    1.Episode 1

    27-07-200530m

    The first of a six part mockumentary series documenting the search for the next Australian of the Year. In this episode we are introduced to the nominees. Phil Olivetti is a police...

  • Episode 2

    2.Episode 2

    03-08-200530m

    Phil and his family have trouble adjusting to his newfound stardom. Ja'mie's friends come over for a sleepover. Ricky auditions for "Indigeridoo" - a play performed by the Chinese...

  • Episode 3

    3.Episode 3

    10-08-200530m

    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 steps out of her comfort zone to vis...

  • Episode 4

    4.Episode 4

    17-08-200530m

    The nominees face obstacles on their journey towards the Australian of the Year finals. Phil tries to bribe a judge on the selection committee at a backyard barbeque. Ja'mie promot...

  • Episode 5

    5.Episode 5

    24-08-200530m

    The Australian of the Year State finalists are officially notified. Ja'mie receives devastating news that all her sponsor children have died. Phil is rejected as a finalist but lie...

  • Episode 6

    6.Episode 6

    31-08-200530m

    The nominees head to Canberra for the State finals of the Australian of the Year competition. Ja'mie, ever so generous, brings her Sudanese sponsor child, Sonali, to the awards. Da...

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