Series synopsis
Adam Hills Tonight is an Australian talk comedy television series that premiered on ABC TV on February 9, 2011. It ended on July 31, 2013. It stars Adam Hills, Hannah Gadsby and Dave O'Neil.
Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight has all the usual talk show trimmings – celebrity guests, great comedy and live music - with all the excitement and spontaneity you’d expect from one of the country’s best live comedians.
Premise
Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight has all the usual talk show trimmings – celebrity guests, great comedy and live music - with all the excitement and spontaneity you’d expect from one of the country’s best live comedians.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Adam Hills as Self - Host
- Hannah Gadsby as Self
- Dave O'Neil as Self
Guest cast
- Professor Brian Cox as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 36 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | February 9, 2011 | April 27, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 12 | February 8, 2012 | April 25, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 12 | May 15, 2013 | July 31, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Adam Hills launches his show with an impressive ensemble of guests including Golden Globe nominee Melissa George, internationally acclaimed comedian Arj Barker, and 2011 Australian of the Year Simon McKeon. |
February 9, 2011 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Adam is joined by comedian Tim Minchin, supermodel and actress Megan Gale, and Oscar-winning director Peter Weir – and there is music from American band Neon Trees. |
February 16, 2011 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Adam is joined by comedian Carl Barron, Olympic basketball star Lauren Jackson, Aria award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Jessica Mauboy, and Shihad front man Jon Toogood performs. |
February 23, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Adam Hills returns 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. |
February 8, 2012 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Adam is joined by comedian Judith Lucy, Paralympic athlete Kurt Fearnley, and eighties pop icon Adam Ant. Sassy songstress Lanie Lane will perform her latest single 'Bang Bang'. |
February 15, 2012 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Adam is joined by comedian Ross Noble, authors Alain De Botton and Thomas Keneally and Sydney rock group Boy And Bear. |
February 22, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Internationally acclaimed stand up comedian Adam Hills returns for a new season of Adam Hills Tonight. Celebrity guests include Michael Parkinson, Lisa McCune, Denise Scott, Father Bob Maguire and Tripod. |
May 15, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Comedian Adam Hills is back! Celebrity guests this episode include Stephen K Amos, Sabour Bradley, Mandy McElhinney, Tenacious D and The Kransky Sisters. |
May 22, 2013 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 This week, comedian Lawrence Mooney and actors Justine Clarke and Uncle Jack Charles all drop in. We meet Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud, there’s music from Sammy J, and Adam gets up close and very personal with one particular audience member... |
May 29, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 9, 2011 |
| Last aired | July 31, 2013 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 20:30:00 |