Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh!

Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! (2016)

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Celebrating 30 fabulous years of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Foxtel filmed the 30th Birthday Bash in front of a live audience from Melbourne's historic Regent Theatre on April 1 to create a hilarious six part stand up series exclusive to The Comedy Channel.

Hosted by Tommy Little, the Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! series features new performances, musical comedy, and favourite acts from the past 30 years including Gerry Connolly, Judith Lucy, Wil Anderson, Luke McGregor, Eddie Perfect, Nina Conti, Dave Hughes, Ronny Chieng, Sammy J & Randy, Wendy Harmer, Charlie Pickering, Hannah Gadsby, the Umbilical Brothers, Cal Wilson, Greg Fleet, Stephen K Amos, Tripod, a guest appearance from Briggs, and the long awaited reunion of Lano & Woodley!

Thirty years ago an idea was hatched to create a festival to showcase and celebrate Melbourne's ground breaking comedy and cabaret venues and the performers who inhabited them. From its humble beginnings, the Melbourne Comedy Festival has become one of the biggest in the world playing host to thousands of local and international performers and entertaining millions of people.

A massive line-up of comedy superstars past, present and future delivered a once in a lifetime comedy event that you won't miss out on thanks to The Comedy Channel. The Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! six part series kicks off Fridays from June 3 at 9pm only on The Comedy Channel.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 21:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Episode 6Jul 8, 2016
S01E05Episode 5Jul 1, 2016
S01E04Episode 4Jun 24, 2016
S01E03Episode 3Jun 17, 2016
S01E02Episode 2Jun 10, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! premiere?

Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! premiered on April 10, 2016.

Who hosted Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh!?

Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! was hosted by Charlie Pickering.

How many episodes did Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! have?

Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! had one episode.

Did Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! have any special guests?

Yes, Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! had special guests including Judith Lucy, Dave Hughes, and Wil Anderson.

What was the theme of Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh!?

Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Was Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! filmed in front of a live audience?

Yes, Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! was filmed in front of a live audience.

Who were some of the comedians featured in Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh!?

Comedians featured on Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! included Denise Scott, Judith Lucy, and Dave Hughes.

What was the format of Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh!?

Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! was a live comedy event featuring stand-up comedy, interviews, and sketches.

What was the runtime of Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh!?

Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! had a runtime of 90 minutes.

Was Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! a one-time event or a series?

Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! was a one-time event.

How was Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! received by critics?

There are no reviews available for Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh!.

Did Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! feature any musical acts?

No, Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! did not feature any musical acts.

Was Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! broadcast on television or performed live only?

Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! was broadcast on television.

What network aired Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh!?

Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! was aired on Network Ten.

Was Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! available on DVD or streaming services?

There is no information available about Melbourne Comedy Festival's Big Three-Oh! being available on DVD or streaming services.

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