Stop Laughing... this is serious

Delve into the comedy of rebellion & anti-authority, from the comedy of the underdog to the fertile breeding grounds of the university revues & how they spawned many of our favourite comedy shows.

Look at Moi, Look at Moi looks inwards at the importance of our ability to laugh at ourselves and how this has become a quintessential Australian trait.

The final episode looks at how Australian comedy established itself on the world stage. From Barry Humphries to Paul Hogan, Tim Minchin and Adam Hills, our tenacity has shown the world how funny Aussies can be.

From Ja'mie & Jonah, Sharon Strzelecki and Kath and Kim, to Kylie Mole and Col'n Carpenter, we examine the creative process that produced these comic icons who resonated with audiences so strongly.

The second episode of Stop Laughing...this is serious, looks at the fearless funny ladies of Australian comedy, and their exciting journey to front and centre of Australian entertainment.

Tonight's episode looks at the eclectic genre of variety. From Hey Hey it's Saturday to Andrew Denton in Blah Blah Blah and The Money or The Gun, we search for the roots of Australian variety.