Season 1
2005 | 6 Episodes
We Can Be Heroes is a comedy mockumentary series created and written by Chris Lilley. Chris plays five hopeful nominees who are competing for the Australian of the Year award. Styled like a big budget documentary series, We Can Be Heroes follows Phil, a rescue hero who saved nine children in a jumping castle accident; Ricky, a Chinese physics genius and aspiring actor; Ja'mie, a charity minded schoolgirl who sponsors 85 Sudanese children; Daniel and Nathan, hearing impaired twin farm boys embarking on a world first eardrum transplant; and Pat, a disabled suburban housewife turned elite athlete as they compete for the ultimate title of Australian of the Year.
Country: Australia
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2005
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Production Co: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Princess Pictures
2005 | 6 Episodes
Nominee
AFI Award
Best Comedy Series
Nominee
AFI Award
Best Direction in Television
Nominee
AFI Award
Best Screenplay in Television
Nominee
AFI Award
Best Lead Actor in Television
Nominee
Banff Rockie Award
Best Comedy Program