"Spicks and Specks" (2005)TV series

Directors:

Jon Olb
Peter Ots

Writers:

Alan Brough (additional material)
Mark O'Toole (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

9 February 2005 (Australia)

Genre:

Comedy

Awards:

8 nominations

Cast

Adam Hills	...	Himself - Host (153 episodes, 2005-2008)
Alan Brough	...	Himself - Team Captain (153 episodes, 2005-2008)
Myf Warhurst	...	Herself - Team Captain (153 episodes, 2005-2008)

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Company:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Temptation: King of Comedy: Heat 1 (#2.1)" (2006)

Great Entertainment

Spicks & Specks is a musically themed game show in which two teams go head to head using their knowledge of the music industry to answer trivia questions and participate in dinner-party styled games. The show is hosted by stand-up comedian Adam Hills and features the regular team leaders radio show host Myfanwy Warhurst & comedian Alan Borough. Team members consist of relatively well known identities from the entertainment industry. The show is genuinely entertaining to watch as the characters are relaxed and are able to express their charisma and wit creating an exuberant atmosphere. Guests are encouraged to share humorous anecdotes and exhibit their wealthy knowledge of music industry icons. Adam Hills is exceptionally well composed and is very effective as the compare using a combination humour and wit. The program title is taken from the title of a Bee Gee's song.