Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight

41 couples from across Australia will help Adam Hills make history in Australia’s first ever ‘Mass Same-Sex TV Wedding’, which will screen as part of ADAM HILLS IN GORDON ST TONIGHT on Wednesday March 28 at 8.30pm on ABC1.

The couples will represent Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and the ACT, and will gather at the Gordon St studios in Melbourne to take part in the non-legally binding TV wedding extravaganza, to be filmed Monday March 26.

‘80s pop icon Adam Ant will return to the show to be the official ‘wedding singer’ along with band The Good, The Mad and The Lovely Posse.

Other interview guests on the night include radio and TV star Hamish Blake and actress Noni Hazlehurst.

In February on the show, Adam asked his audience the question: “If you were Prime Minister for a day, what law would you change/introduce?” The most common shared response of the audience was that they would legalise same-sex marriage.

One eager audience member kicked it all off by proposing to her girlfriend on the show. Adam offered to throw them a ‘Same-Sex TV Wedding’, and later extended the invitation to all LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) couples.

Next  on ADAM HILLS IN GORDON ST TONIGHT, Adam will be joined by outrageous Canadian comedian TOM GREEN, actor LACHY HULME and comedienne JULIA MORRIS. Legendary UK comic JOHN CLEESE will ‘phone it in’ and critically acclaimed indie‐rock band SKIPPING GIRL VINEGAR will perform live.

Canadian actor, comedian, rapper and talk‐show host TOM GREEN is best known for his reality based stunts on MTV. He found mainstream prominence via his MTV show The TomGreen Show, and his short‐lived marriage to actress Drew Barrymore. He’s also had acting roles in the films Charlie’s Angels, Road Trip and Stealing Harvard and is author of Hollywood Causes Cancer.

JULIA MORRIS is an Australian writer, comedian, actress, TV presenter and producer. She became a household name as a star of sketch series Full Frontal and has since made TV appearances on programs including Spicks and Specks, Thank God You’re Here and Good News Week. In 2008 Julia was crowned winner of singing show It Takes Two and in 2011 she won The Celebrity Apprentice Australia.

Actor and screenwriter LACHY HULME is best known for his roles in such Australian TV shows as Offspring, The Hollowmen, White Collar Blue, Stingers and Blue Heelers. He has also made film appearances in Any Questions for Ben?, Matrix Reloaded, Macbeth and BoyTown. He wrote the feature film Men With Guns, and co‐wrote and starred in the comedy Let’s Get Skase.

Legendary UK Comic JOHN CLEESE is the force behind some of the most groundbreaking comedy of the 20th century, and is loved the world over for his comedic antics in cult films such as Monty Python, The Life of Brian, Fierce Creatures and A Fish Called Wanda. He is also known for his roles in Bond movies The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day and the memorable television series Fawlty Towers.

Up‐and‐coming indie darlings, SKIPPING GIRL VINEGAR, are one of Australia’s most talked about bands. They have released two critically acclaimed albums, Sift the Noise and Keep Calm, Carry the Monkey. Both albums have received extensive radio play on Triple J, ABC and community radio. Where hi‐fi swagger meets low‐fi sway, Skipping Girl Vinegar have carved out their own heart‐warming, hobo‐pop sound that is testament to the band’s oldworld authenticity and song craft.

ADAM HILLS IN GORDON ST TONIGHT screens Wednesday March 14 at 8.30PM on ABC1. Repeated Friday at 11.15pm on ABC1 and Saturday at 7.30pm on ABC2.

It’s official. Adam Hills will make history when he hosts Australia’s first ever ‘Mass Same-Sex TV Wedding’ on Monday March 26 in Melbourne.

20 couples have already registered to take part in this non-legal TV wedding extravaganza which will be broadcast on Adam Hills is in Gordon St Tonight on Wednesday March 28 at 8.30pm on ABC1.

“Same-sex couples may not be able legally marry in Australia yet, but they sure as hell can have a great big TV wedding,” says Adam.

In February on the show, Adam asked his audience the question: “If you were Prime Minister for a day, what law would you change/introduce?” The majority of the audience said they would legalise same-sex marriage.

One eager audience member kicked it all off by proposing to her girlfriend on the show. Adam offered to throw them a ‘Same-Sex TV Wedding’, and later extended the invitation as Adam explains: 

Adam says, “If you’re a gay man, and you want to TV marry your male partner, you’re invited. If you’re a lesbian woman who wants to TV marry your female partner, you’re invited. If you’re transgender or bisexual and want to marry your same sex partner, you’re invited. If you’re a gay man who wants to marry a lesbian woman – well, bizarrely enough that is already legal, so you don’t really need us.”

 While Adam has been busily making preparations for the wedding, word reached the other side of the world, and a video message of support came from TV host and author Stephen Fry.  

Musician Adam Ant will also make a return appearance with band The Good, The Mad and The Elegant Posse.

The wedding is intended to be a simple and elegant affair, but like all good TV weddings, there’s bound to be some unexpected surprises on the day.  

LGBT couples can still register to take part in the Adam Hills in Gordon St Tonight TV wedding by emailing their details to gordonst@abc.net.au

Next on ADAM HILLS IN GORDON ST TONIGHT, Adam will be joined by UK comedian STEPHEN K AMOS, writer and academic GERMAINE GREER, and DJ and musician NORMAN COOK aka FATBOY SLIM. There’s a special video message from STEPHEN FRY, comedian LENNY HENRY ‘phones it in’ and singer/songwriter PETE MURRAY performs a Gordon St Classic and closes the show with his latest single.

Next on Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight, Adam will be joined by comedian ROSS NOBLE, authors ALAIN DE BOTTON and THOMAS KENEALLY and Sydney rock group BOY AND BEAR.  

Geordie stand-up comedian ROSS NOBLE performed his first gig at the age of 15 and hasn’t looked back. He’s known as a truly exciting and genuinely original performer, receiving huge critical acclaim and a loyal cult audience.

His television appearances include Thank God You’re Here, The Panel, Spicks and Specks and UK series QI and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.

Author ALAIN DE BOTTON has been described as a philosopher of everyday life. He’s written about love, travel, architecture and literature, and his books have beenbestsellers in 30 countries.

Alain also started and helps to run a school in Londoncalled The School of Life, dedicated to a new vision of education. Alain’s latest bookis titled Religion for Atheists.

THOMAS KENEALLY is an Australian novelist, playwright and author of non-fiction. He is best known for writing Schindler’s Ark, the Booker Prize-winning novel of 1982 which was inspired by the efforts of Poldek Pfefferberg Holocaust survivor.

The book would later be adapted to Steven Spielberg’s film Schindler’s List, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Sydney rockers, BOY & BEAR are a self described “combination of drivey, indie folk and choral harmonies.”

Their debut album Moonfire won an outstanding five Aria Awards, a prestigious shortlist nomination for The AMP (Australian music Prize) and entered triple J’s hottest 100 three times, with single ‘Feeding Line’ reaching the top five.

ADAM HILLS IN GORDON ST screens Wednesday February 22 at 8.30PM on ABC1. Repeated Friday at 11.15pm on ABC1 and Saturday at 7.30pm on ABC2. Also available on iview.

8:30pm – Wednesday, February 8 on ABC1

World class stand up comedian Adam Hills returns to Gordon Street in 2012 with his unique take on the traditional tonight show; monologue, interviews and top musical acts plus the added excitement of spontaneous and unpredictable interactions with his 150 extra guests – the audience.

Often the real highlights come from ordinary people and their unexpected, surprising and hilarious stories. Layer on great music, the twitter-verse, Facebook, Skyping A-list celebrities and comedians from around the world and you have the hit that is Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight.

In the second episode of Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight, which screens Wednesday February 15 at 8.30pm on ABC1, Adam will be joined by comedian JUDITH LUCY, Paralympic athlete KURT FEARNLEY, and ‘80s pop icon ‐ and Adam Hills’ childhood hero ‐ ADAM ANT.

Sassy songstress LANIE LANE will perform her latest single ‘Bang Bang’, and will also team up with PAUL KELLY for a very specialGordon St Classic.  

JUDITH LUCY is one of Australia’s most popular comedians. A best‐selling author, her work in radio, television and film and her sell‐out national live tours have made her a household name.

Television credits include The Late Show and he most recent solo project Judith Lucy’s Spiritual Journey.

Multiple Paralympic medallist KURT FERNLEY is also the reigning Paralympic and World Champion in the wheelchair marathon.

With more than a decade of experience, and 28 international marathon victories to his name, Kurt’s wheelchair racing career is as impressive as it is extensive.

In 2009, Kurt captivated the Australian public when he successfully crawled the 96km Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea.  

English musician ADAM ANT first gained popularity as the lead singer of new wave/post‐punk group Adam and the Ants and later as a solo artist, scoring ten UK top ten hits between 1980 and 1983, including three Number 1s.

He is also an actor, having appeared in over two dozen films or television episodes between 1985 and 2003.

He’s currently making a musical comeback, with an Australian tour in the pipeline.  

LANIE LANE is a Sydney‐based florist, turned sassy Melbournian songstress. Her debut album is ‘To The Horses’, a collection of 11 songs that duck and weave through a heady mix of early rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and rockabilly, serving up fantastic tales of love, lust, heartbreak and the importance of a good guitar – all delivered by one of the most undeniably distinctive voices and charming characters in Australian music.

ADAM HILLS IN GORDON ST TONIGHT returns to ABC1 on Wednesday February 6 at 8.30pm with an all‐star guest line‐up, including actress ESSIE DAVIS, actors and comedians ROB SITCH and JOSH LAWSON, and English actor, writer and creator of Yes Minister JONATHAN LYNN. Music will be provided by EAGLE AND THE WORM.

AFI Award‐winner ESSIE DAVIS has become one of Australia’s most respected and acclaimed film, theatre and television actors. Essie’s most recent credits include the feature film Burning Man, and the television series The Slap, Cloudstreet and After the Deluge. Essie will soon be seen starring as Phryne Fisher in ABC1’s upcoming Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.  

ROB SITCH is best known to some for his roles in comedy series The Hollowmen, The D‐Generation and Frontline. Others know Rob for his work as director, producer and writer of some of Australia’s greatest comedy series and films such as The Panel, Thank God You’re Here, The Castle and The Dish. Rob is joined by Josh Lawson to chat about their latest film Any Questions for Ben?

JOSH LAWSON has become a household name due to his regular appearances on the improv comedy series Thank God You’re Here and his roles in the drama Sea Patrol, and ABC comedy The Librarians.   In 2006, he made his feature film debut in BoyTown.   

Award‐winning English actor, comedy writer and director JONATHAN LYNN is best known for being the co‐writer of ‘80s BBC phenomenon Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister. His career, which spans almost four decades, also includes writing and directing the feature films Clue, My Cousin Vinny and Nuns on the Run.

Jonathan’s latest project is the stage play Yes Prime Minister and book Comedy Rules.  

Melbourne 8‐piece pop group EAGLE AND THE WORM are fast making a name for themselves, following the release of their debut album Good Times, backed up with plenty of radio play, and busy national tour schedule. Their music is described as encapsulating the iconic sounds of the great pop bands of the ‘60s and ‘70s.

ADAM HILLS IN GORDON ST returns WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8 at 8.30PM on ABC1 Repeated Saturday at 7.30pm on ABC2. Also available on iview.

ADAM HILLS IN GORDON ST will return to ABC1 on Wednesday February 8 at 8.30pm, and will be repeated Fridays at 7.30pm on ABC2.

World class stand up comedian Adam Hills returns to Gordon Street with his unique take on the traditional tonight show; monologue, interviews and top musical acts plus the added excitement of spontaneous and unpredictable interactions with his 150 extra guests – the audience.

Often the real highlights come from ordinary people and their unexpected, surprising and hilarious stories. Layer on great music, the twitter-verse, Facebook, Skyping A-list celebrities and comedians from around the world and you have the hit that is ADAM HILLS IN GORDON ST TONIGHT.

On the season final of Adam Hills in Gordon St Tonight, everyone’s caught up in the excitement of the royal wedding and Hannah sorts through gifts from the audience.

Comedian Meshel Laurie shares her advice for the royal couple, and comedian and actress Celia Pacquola phones in an exclusive update on the royal wedding preparations live from London.

Award winning actor, writer, radio presenter and comedian John Doyle chats about important roles in his life: as ‘Roy’ in Roy and HG and currently as patron for Autism Spectrum Australia; and Father Bob Maguire comments on Easter,  reminisces about some of the most memorable wedding ceremonies he’s performed, and his views on modern day religion.

Dave O’Neil delivers justice to a couple in the audience who went to a wedding and didn’t buy a present; Adam sets a challenge for an audience member who admits to owning over 1000 board games; and we get the final wrap up on Mousey’s big adventure.

Melbourne band Oh Mercy perform the final Gordon St Classic on the year – their version of Gangajang’s “Sounds Of Then”; and The Soweto Gospel Choir have the audience on their feet dancing as they close the final show of the season.

Adam Hills in Gordon St Tonight, Wednesday April 27 at 8.30pm on ABC1 and Saturday April 30 at 7.30pm on ABC2.