Hamish & Andy
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Hamish & Andy are an Australian comedy duo, consisting of Hamish Blake and Andy Lee.
The two met while studying commerce at the University of Melbourne, and entered comedy competitions. They developed a sketch show called Radio Karate for community television station Channel 31, which caught the attention of Seven Network boss Ian Johnson.
They then presented a show on Wednesday nights on Seven. It was a casual talk program mixed with sketch comedy. It featured a number of actors and continued sketches from the Seven Network sketch show Big Bite. The show was received poorly by television critics and was promptly axed. Soon after the show's early conclusion, Hamish and Andy were offered a late-night shift on radio station Fox FM, for which they were not paid. The station warmed to the duo, and they went on to host the Almost Midday show on Saturdays.
As ratings improved for the pair, it was announced that in 2006 they would have their own weekday drive program from 4-6pm. This show is broadcast to other Today Network radio stations in Perth (92.9), Adelaide (SAFM), Sydney (2Day FM) and Brisbane (B105), and is replayed in a highlights package on Saturdays. This radio spot came soon after signing with Rove McManus' production company Roving Enterprises. They starred and wrote for the mock current Channel Ten series Real Stories, a satirical current affairs show hosted by Jennifer Adams, the first season finished on October 10, 2006 with a second season expected in July 2007. Several notable guests have appeared on the show including Rove McManus, Tony Martin, Derryn Hinch, Alan Brough and others. Highlights of the show are podcasted each day.
Hamish and Andy frequently appear on other comedy-orientated TV shows. Both have appeared numerous times on episodes of the ABC music quiz/comedy show Spicks and Specks, as well as guest appearances on Rove Live. The pair appeared together on an episode of the first series of Channel 10's Joker Poker - Andy would eventually go on to win the tournament. They also appeared on Australia's Brainiest Comedian. Hamish has also appeared quite a few times on the comedy show based on improvising scenarios, "Thank God You're Here."
Andy Lee won Cleo Bachelor of the Year 2006. As part of their radio show, Hamish Blake used AU$800, which was originally kept aside to take his girlfriend on a holiday, to put a bet on Andy winning the 'glamour-quest'. As a result, Hamish won AU$12,000, which he put towards buying a greyhound for the radio show. The greyhound is named 'Fred Basset' after a another segment in the show.
Hamish and Andy both competed in the Celebrity Challenge race at the 2007 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park from 15-March 18, 2007. Andy finished in 6th position with Hamish finishing in 13th.
