ABC Comedy - Programs and Schedules

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Book Hungry Bears

Tuesday 5 May at 7.40am

The Book Hungry Bears love sharing books. They are hungry to learn all they can from the picture books
that flit and flutter about in the Bear’s beautiful papercraft world. Join Crystal, Boomer, Melody and
Scout as they search amongst the paper trees for a new book to share. Then get “close and comfy” with
them as they settle down to enjoy the book together, sharing the delight of the narrative and learning
about each other and the incredible world around them

ABC advertising via pop up on commercial breakfast TV. Would reach more viewers putting thee on ABC Breakfast than Today :slight_smile:

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Friday Night Dinner - Season 2

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From Wednesday 13 May at 8:30pm

ABC Kids

Thomas & Friends: Thomas And The Royal Engine

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16 May at 5.15pm .

Harry, Duke of Sussex introduces a new series of** Thomas & Friends in celebration of its 75th anniversary.

Fleabag - Season 2

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From Thursday 18 June at 9:30pm

Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) is back for a second bite, and this time she is going toe to toe with the man upstairs. In an unexpected twist of fate, our Lost Little rascal meets a Priest (Andrew Scott) who jolts her into seeing the world in a different way Picking up one year Later, there are still oldwounds to unpick and new ones to dress as the next chapter of Fleabag’s Life takes her to hell and back.

Since the end of the Last hilarious series when her entire family rejected her, her darkest secret was revealed and she nearly threw herself in front of a car, she’s back for more Laughs than ever.
Fleabag and Claire are brought together by an unexpected attack and tensions rise as another side of her sister emerges Further afield, Dad still can’t Look Fleabag in the eye and Godmother (Olivia Colman) slithers closer into the girls’ Lives.

Joyful, bleak, poignant and sucker-punch funny, the original cast is joined by a car-crash of new characters as we delve further into the world of Fleabag With hope and faith at the core of Series two, our heroine finds herself in the midst of a battle she is determined to win Fleabag Vs God.

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On Sunday nights, ABC Comedy has been airing double episodes of Who Whose Line Is It Anyway US from 8.30pm. Its one of the newer episodes with Aisha Tyler as host (not the Drew Carey hosted one). I am glad that they’re showing it, as I find it funny at times. But do wish that this station (or another) airs the Drew Carey version again. I find those ones more funnier for some reason.

Don’t think they’ve been on free to air since One (or was that Eleven?) last had the rights

Would I Lie To You? - Season 13

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From Tuesday 16 June at 8:30pm

Week 1: This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Tom Allen, Geoff Norcott, Vicki Pepperdine and Esme Young.

It was One. I think it was Nine who had it before that.

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Live From the BBC - Season 2

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From Saturday 11 July at 9:30pm

This laugh-out-loud series presents the hottest new acts on the stand-up scene. Filmed as live in the historic BBC Radio Theatre, the series features the cream of the live circuit, with top-class comedians from around the globe, fresh from success at the world’s best comedy festivals.

Live from the BBC is produced in close collaboration with the comics featured - it’s where the most gifted performers are given free rein to be funny and features an unbeatable line-up of budding superstars, including Josie Long, Sara Pascoe and Liam Williams.

Episode One:
Hilariously honest stand-up about love, sex and modern living, with Sara Pascoe. Also featuring comedian Jonny Pelham.

Motherland

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From Thursday 16 July at 9:30pm

Motherland is a show all about navigating the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood, looking at the competitive and unromantic sides of parenting - not the cute and acceptable public face of motherhood.

We meet the ‘Alpha Mums’ headed by Amanda, who is very much the Queen Bee: everything is organised, clean and sparkly - even the kitchen cork board is a statement of success. Yet at the other end of the spectrum, we meet Liz, who’s totally chaotic and feels the kids should enjoy free expression.

Somewhere in the middle is Julia, who, when she forgets it’s the school holidays, realises her organisational skills are nowhere near the level of the ‘Alpha Mums’. Also in the mix is Kevin. He’s the stay at home dad, who, rather than fighting against that, is embracing it with gusto - much to the irritation of the other mothers.

Motherland isn’t the public face of motherhood, it’s unromanticised parenting: competition, cafes full of kids, dog-poo bags standing in as replacement lunch boxes.

Control your excitement, Season 50 of Sesame Street commences 15 July.

The new season begins with Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, a star-studded primetime special that offers a sweeping Look at fifty years on the Street Hosted by Joseph Gordon Levitt, the special reimagines classic segments and songs Like “People in Your Neighborhood” and “It’s Not Easy Being Green” as the Sesame Street gang gets ready for a big celebration.

Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Celebration includes cameos from rarely-seen characters Like Roosevelt Franklin and Kermit the Frog, and visits from celebrity guests Whoopi Goldberg, Patti LaBelle, Elvis Costello, Meghan Trainor, Sterling K. Brown, Norah Jones, Nile Rodgers, and ltzhak Perlman.

This season’s celebrity guests include Chrissy Teigen; musicians Charlie Puth, Dave Grohl, and Maren Morris; ballet dancer Misty Copeland; comedian Michael Che; and Olympic athlete Chloe Kim. The season also introduces “Big Bird’s Road Trip,” a special segment that tours the United States and beyond to find out what kids Love about where they Live. In each instalment, Big Bird meets new friends - in person or via video chat - and Learns all about their families, interests, and neighbourhoods

Schitt’s Creek - Season 6

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From Tuesday 21 July at 9:30pm

In Season Six, the Roses are achieving huge success in their careers and personal lives. But as their pursuits push them closer towards their long-awaited escape, the Roses see how connected their lives have become to the town and its residents. When they finally face the decision to stay or leave, it is much harder than expected, especially for some.

The success of The Rosebud Motel has allowed Johnny (Eugene Levy) to think big picture; namely, to purchase another motel.Johnny attempts to woo local investors, but to no avail, until Roland (Chris Elliot) decides to buy in as a co-owner. However, it soon becomes clear that the new motel is a money pit in need of more than a light dusting, and on top of that, Johnny has promised to foot the bill for David’s (Daniel Levy) wedding catering. Johnny is almost ready to throw in the towel when Stevie (Emily Hampshire) reminds him of a brilliant idea he once had. It’s a big risk, but it mightjust work.

After finding out that the Crows film was shelved, Moira (Catherine O’Hara) is at an all-time low­ and back in the closet (literally). But her gusto is renewed when she learns the movie has been picked up by a streaming service. With no time to lose, she thrusts herself back into the showbiz world: engaging with fans on social media, attending a red-carpet premiere, and doing a live interview on a morning talk show.

Now that Moira has Alexis (Annie Murphy) on board as her publicist, the press floods in- she can finally see the light of Hollywood at the end of the tunnel. But when her old “Sunrise Bay” producers show up in town with an offer, Moira gets swept up in the past and takes a bold stance. Then, she almost immediately regrets it. Dejected, Moira goes back to the drawing board, but this time knowing that Johnny is her only hope of getting out.

David is in full wedding-mode, and in typical David fashion, he has taken over most of the planning in excruciating detail. Luckily, Patrick (Noah Reid) is by his side to remind him to stop and smell the roses. Whether they want to or not, they’re learning a lot about each other. From a bedwetting incident to a botched fake tan, to discussing the possibility of children, these two leave no stone unturned as they approach the big day. But when the opportunity for leaving town presents itself, David and Patrick realize they might not be on the same page about where they see themselves in the future.

Final season.

The ABC announced today that under its 5-year plan, ABC Comedy would be rebranded to focus on programs relating to the arts, science, education and religion.

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What a shame. It had some good content on there. Was always an easy watch to whack on ABC comedy if you can’t be bothered with a streaming service.

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So back to the original ABC2 then

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Great news. About time they fixed it.

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