Spicks and Specks (2005)

Episode 1

The world of music exposed like never before. Comedian Adam Hills leads two teams led by comedian and actor Alan Brough and Triple J announcer Myf Warhurst through different rounds of music-related riddles and games.

Episode 2

The world of music exposed like never before. Comedian Adam Hills leads two teams through different rounds of music-related riddles and games.

Episode 3

Adam Hills hosts two teams through various games based on music trivia. Team captains each week are Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst. This week's guests include comedian Hamish Blake, Tripod comedian Scott Edgar, singer Jim Keays, and former Popstar Katie Underwood.

Episode 4

Comedian Adam Hills hosts two teams through this music quiz show. Team captains each week are comedian Alan Brough and Triple J presenter Myf Warhurst. This week's guests are county music singer Beccy Cole, Tripod 'the nerdy one' singer and comedian Scott Edgar, songwriter and 'Mental As Anything' member Greedy Smith and pianist Simon Tedeschi.

Episode 5

Adam Hills hosts the funny Australian music quiz show. He is joined each week by team captains Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst. Alan's guests this week are actress Toni Lamond and comedian Andy Lee. Myf's guests this week are the red Wiggle Murray Cook, and comedian Terri Psiakis.

Episode 6

Adam Hills leads two teams through this crazy quiz show on everything music. He is joined as always by comedian Alan Brough, and Triple J presenter Myf Warhurst. Guests this week include Aussie legend Barry Crocker, comedian Jeff Green, and comedian Cal Wilson.

Episode 7

Hosted by comedian Adam Hills, two teams fight it out for....well, bragging rights I suppose, on this battle ground of music trivia. Generals each week are comedian Alan Brough and Triple J presenter Myf Warhrst. Armies this week include actor and comedian Bill Bailey, actress Geraldine Turner, and comedian Frank Woodley.

Episode 8

Comedian Adam Hills directs this adventure into the jungle of music trivia quiz shows. The two daring teams are lead each week by comedian Alan Brough, and Triple J presenter Myf Warhurst. Fellow adventurers this week are Australia's rock'n'roll queen Loene Carmen, composer David Hirschfelder, comedian Ross Noble, and comedian Terri Psiakis.

Episode 9

Comedian Adam Hills hosts this music-based quiz show. Team captains each week are comedian Alan Brough, and Triple J presenter Myf Warhurst. This week's guests include comedian Colin 'Lano' Lane, and the Tripod's 'nerdy one' comedian Scott Edgar.

Episode 10

Comedian Adam Hills hosts two teams through the "quiz show for music lovers, and the music show for quiz lovers". Team captains for each week are the handsome comedian, Alan Brough and adorable Triple J presenter, Myf Warhurst.

Episode 11

Comedian Adam Hills hosts this music-based quiz show. Team captains each week are comedian Alan Brough and Triple J announcer Myf Warhurst. This weeks guests include Rose Tattoo singer Angry Anderson, and comedians Kitty Flanagan and Rich Hall.

Episode 12

Comedian Adam Hills directs two teams through this block-buster musicology quiz show. Stars and team leaders are the talented comedian Alan Brough, and the scene-stealing Triple J announcer Myf Warhurst. Alan's guests this week are stage star Toni Lamond, and guitarist David McCormack. Myf's guests this week are singer Brian Mannix and comic relief Hamish Blake.

Episode 13

Comedian Adam Hills hosts another great episode of Spicks and Specks, the musical quiz show. Team captains each week are comedian Alan Brough and Triple J presenter Myf Warhurst. Alan's guests this week are singer Deni Hines, and entertainer Pete Smith. Myf's guests are musician Nick Thomas and comedian Hamish Blake,

Episode 14

Comedian Adam Hills hosts this music-based quiz show. Team captains are comedian Alan Brough, and radio announcer Myf Warhurst. Alan's guests this week are singer Beccy Cole and comical muscian Earl Okin. Myf's guests are entertainer Frankie J. Holden, and comedian Andy Lee.

Episode 15

Comedian Adam Hills hosts this music quiz show, aided each week by team captains actor and comedian Alan Brough, and triple J's own Myf Warhurst. Alan's guests this week are musician Richard Clapton and comedian Wendy Harmer. Myf's guests are comedian David O'Docherty, and Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian.

Episode 16

Evil host Adam Hills is king of the castle - the castle being his own music quiz show. Ready to fight him are team captains: the ever gallant 'knight in shining armour' Myf Warhurst and the 'damsel in distress' Alan Brough. Fellow knights of the round table are the 'clumsy Sir Lancelot' comedian Colin Lane, 'serving wench' singer Renee Geyer, and dragon-in-training singer Paul Capsis.

Episode 17

Dashing comedian Adam Hills hosts the entertaining music quiz show. He is assisted by the witty actor and comedian Alan Brough, and the splendid triple J announcer Myf Warhurst. Joining the line-up tonight are comedian Wendy Harmer, and composer John Paul Young.

Episode 18

Adam Hills, brilliant as ever, hosts the music quiz show to beat all music quiz show. He is joined by reliable team captains Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst. Joining the fun this week are comedians Hamish Blake and Denise Scott, songwriter Greedy Smith, and theatre and cabaret performer Todd McKenney.

Episode 19

There once was a lowly comedian named Adam Hills. One day the ABC rang him up and asked him to host a new music quiz/game/chat show called Spicks and Specks. They provided Adam with two amature team captains (comedian Alan Brough and triple J announcer Myf Warhurst) and 4 guests and let him run wild. This weeks victims... I mean guests, are opera singer Ali McGregor, actor and comedian Scott Brennan, comedian Greg Fleet and music guru Paul Mac.

Episode 20

Adam Hills, Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst are joined this week by comedians Andy Lee and Frank Woodley to play the music game show for trivia lovers.

Episode 21

Our ever-brilliant host, Adam Hills, is joined by his trusty side-kicks Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst, in the always-challenging music quiz and game show. Joining the laughs are theatre star Rob Guest, Mental As Anything musician Reg Mombassa, comedian Emily Taheny and S regular comedian Colin Lane.

Episode 22

Host: Adam Hills, Check. Team captains: Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst, Check. Guests: conductor and radio host Guy Noble, comedian Cal Wilson, and comedian Dave O'Neil, Check. Right. Get set for another brilliant night of the music game show that has everyone talking - Spicks and Specks.

Episode 23

It's a magical musical night. Fairy godmother comedian Adam Hills grants the wishes of one team - to win tonight's Spicks and Specks. Leading the challenge are 'Cinderella' comedian Alan Brough, and 'Sleeping Beauty' triple J announcer Myf Warhurst. To assist in the wish-making are the mouse (singer Jimmy Barns), the thimble (comedian Shane Bourne), and the pumpkin (comedian Scott Edgar).

Episode 24

Comedian Adam Hills hosts two teams through a mental obstacle course of music trivia. Competing teams are lead by comedian Alan Brough, and triple J announcer Myf Warhurst. Guests this week are Spicks and Specks regular comedian Hamish Blake, The Living End's Chris Cheney, singer Renee Geyer, and singer/actor Normie Rowe.

Episode 25

Adam Hills hosts the top of Australian music-based game shows. Team leaders are the unflappable Alan Brough and the unbelievable Myf Warhurst. Guests this week include comedians Frank Woodley and Adam Rozenbachs.

Episode 26

The brilliant star, Adam Hills, forges his way through another installment of Spicks and Specks. Regular co-stars and team leaders are Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst. Alan's guests this week are conductor Richard Gill and New Zealand's own Cal Wilson. Myf's guests are singer Liam Finn and comedian Greg Fleet.

Episode 27

Adam Hills hosts Australia's own music trivia game show. Competing team leaders are Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst. Alan's guests and team mates this week are cabaret star Carlotta, and regular guest opera singer Ali McGregor. Myf's guests are Australian Idol's Courtney Murphey, and "won't he ever leave?" comedian Hamish Blake.

Episode 28

With slight of hand and diversions, Adam Hills magically convinces 6 comedians, musicians and entertainers to play a music-trivia-based game show. His pretty assistants are, as always, "saw him in half" comedian Alan Brough, and "face the knives" triple J announcer Myf Warhurst. To add diversity and mystery this week are singer Katie Melua, musician Marty Rhone, and comedians Scott Edgar and Frank Woodley.

Episode 29

Comedian Adam Hills hosts the musical game show, putting the guests through their paces. Leading the race are Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst. Guests this week are red Wiggle Murray Cook, pianist Simon Tedeschi, and comedians Andy Lee and Denise Scott.

Episode 30

Adam Hills hosts the musicology game show that has everyone talking. Team leaders are Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst. Guests this week are entertainer Ronda Burchmore, Spiderbait's Kram, and comedians Shane Bourne and Terri Psiakis

Episode 31

Adam Hills, Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst lead the pack in the music trivia show to beat all music trivia shows. Joining the challenge this week are comeians Ross Noble and Tim Ross and singer Jane Scali.

Episode 32

Welcome to the quiz show for music lovers and the music show for quiz lovers. Adam Hills is joined, as always, by Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst. Tonights guests include singer Richard Frankland, radio DJ Gavin Wood, and comedian Colin Lane.

Episode 33

How to make a television show: Add one host (Adam Hills). Sift in two team leaders (Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst). Bring to boil with music questions and games. Stir in a comedian (Ross Noble) and a musician (Wilbur Wilde) and season with a singer (Venetta Fields). Sprinkle a few laughs in for good measure Cook for half an hour. The result? Australia's own musicology trivia show Spicks and Specks.

Episode 34

Comedian Adam Hills leads a crew of comedians, musicians and entertainers through the world of songs, singers and general music trivia. Team leaders each week are Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst. Guests this week are theatre director and writer Johnathan Biggins, singer Jade MacRae, singer Johnny Young and comedian Colin Lane.

Episode 35

Adam Hills hosts, and is assisted by team leaders Alan Brough and Mf Warhrst, in Australia's answer to the question "How much do we really know about music?" This week's guests include comedians Fiona O'Loughlin and Dave O'Neil.

Episode 36

Good evening and welcome to Spicks and Specks. Your host tonight is comedian Adam Hills. Please welcome his two beautiful assistants (and team leaders) Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst. Tonight's guests include the stunning and always funny Dave O'Neil, the talented announer Pete Smith and the gorgeous actress Geralidine Turner.

Episode 37

Comedian Adam Hills is the host, leading two teams through the world of music trivia. Leading the teams are actor and comedian Alan Brough, and triple J announcer Myf Warhurst. Guests this week are the red Wiggle Murray Cook, singer Jenny Morris, pianist Simon Tedeschi, and comedian Hamish Blake.

Episode 38

Get ready for another episode of Spicks and Specks, the music trivia game show for the whole family! Hosted by comedian Adam Hills, with team leaders comedian Alan Brough and triple J's Myf Warhurst. This weeks guests are entertainer Debra Byrne, composer David Hirschfelder, and comedians Andy Lee and Frank Woodley.

Episode 39

Hosted by comedian Adam Hills, Spicks and Specks is an adventure into the world of music trivia. With two teams, captained by actor and comedian Alan Brough and triple J announcer Myf Warhurst, be prepared for singing, laughing, bike riding, drawing and more. Guests this week include comedians Hamish Blake and Adam Rozenbachs, and singer Glenn Shorrock.

Episode 40

By day he is a mild mannered, stand-up comedian, by night he hosts Australia's own musicology game show. The man is Adam Hills. His side kicks are Bird-Boy Alan Brough (masquerading as a comedian and actor) and Girl-Wonder Myf Warhurst (getting information from her triple J program). Together they fight the evils lurking in music and musicians. Villian guests this week are the evil Dancing With The Stars judge Todd KcKenney, dangerous composer Russell Morris, lady-of-the-night comedian Meshel Laurie, and wanna-be-bad-guy comedian Scott Edgar.

Episode 41

Comedian Adam Hills hosts the final episode of the first season of this Australian comedy music quiz show. The two teams are captained each week by comedian Alan Brough and Triple J presenter Myf Warhurst. Alan's team are The Go-Betweens singer Robert Forster, and comedian Dave O'Neil. Myf's team are singer Sharon O'Neil and comedian Colin Lane.

A Very Specky Christmas 2005

Episode 1

Guest Stars: Kate DeAraugo Adam Richard Peter Brocklehurst End Credits: Filmclip of 'Bitter Heart' by Seona Dancing

Episode 2

Comedian Adam Hills leads two teams of musicians and comedians through a series of games based on music. Team leaders each week are comedian Allan Brough and Triple J presenter Myf Warhurst.

Episode 3

Guest Stars: Toby Allen Eddie Perfect Richard Gill Fiona O'Loughlan End Credits: Eddie Perfect preforms 'Ode to Spicks and Specks'

Episode 4

Guest Stars: Alli McGregor Danny Boy. Alex Lloyd Ross Noble End Credits: Adam Hills preforms 'Ant Music'......badly

Episode 5

Guest Stars: Christine Anu Adam Richard Billy Field Denise Scott

Episode 6

Guest Stars: Pete Murray Adam Rosenbarks Toni Lamond Colin Lane End Credits: Filmclip of Toni Lamond preforming from 1974

Episode 7

Wow, what a show we have for you tonight. Joining Alan, straight from the studio recording a new album with her band Killing Heidi, is the hugely talented Ella Hooper. Next to her is an Australian comedy legend, the man behind Aunty Jack, Graham Bond. The sensational Myf has Nova Brisbane breakfast host Meshel Laurie on her team and a man who wore the tightest pants in 70s Australian music, Les Gock from glam rockers Hush.

Episode 8

The girl who is still talking, the very talented Kate Ceberano, Comedian and closet Kate Ceberano fan, Michael Chamberlain The reddest of all Wiggles, Murray Cook And former monobrow-sporting US comedian Arj Barker You'll find out Whitney Houston and Elton John's nicknames, Kate Ceberano will show us why you can't do Lulu in half-measures and we close with an hilarious piece of Australian television history. Not to give anything away but it involves a drum solo by one of this countries greatest stars.

Episode 9

An on-fire Ella Hooper, An hilarious Rich Hall, A still good for his age Darryl Cotton, And a good if he was Darryl’s age, Dave O’Neil. You’ll see some extremely creepy album covers. Find out the secret to writing country music. And discover what George Forman thought about while he lay on the canvas in Kinshasa.

Episode 10

This week on another entirely adequate episode of Spicks and Specks Myf is joined by opera singer Rosario La Spina who tells us about a nasty wardrobe malfunction and comedian Denise Scott who tells us about a nasty medical condition she develops while riding the bike during Malvern Stars on 45. Alan's team features country artist Beccy Cole who recalls the story of touching herself in Iraq and English comedian Stephen K Amos who is one of Spicks and Specks most gracious winners. Also watch out for a guest appearance by the spooky, kooky and ooky Kransky Sisters. Sadly Judith Lucy couldn't join the Spicks & Specks team and had to pull out at the last minute due to illness.

Episode 11

This week on the ABC's only show called 'Spicks and Specks' Alan is joined by one of the stars of 'The Producers' Chloe Dallimore - who explains how to give yourself a black eye while dancing - and Canadian comedian Glenn Wool. Myf's team features dancer and actor David Page - who gets a bit of shock when he sees some footage of himself as a young man from The Paul Hogan Show - and Irish comedian Jason Byrne who gives us an insight into the mind of an elderly Irish woman when he's riding the bike during 'Malvern Stars on 45'. Chloe Dallimore proves she's certainly got and knows how to flaunt it when she closes the show with 'If You've Got It, Flaunt It' from The Producers.

Episode 12

This week on 'Spicks and Specks' we have an extra special show for y'all. Joining us this week not only do we have the stunning Ali McGregor and the uproarious Meshel Laurie but we also have Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi from Status Quo. That's right, you heard me right, Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi from Status Quo. They've rocked Live Aid (the first one), they've rocked all over the world (really, all over) and they've rocked their tour bus (don't ask) and now they're set to rock 'Spicks and Specks'. Hold onto your hats and give your Mum a valium. It's going to be a ripper.

Episode 13

Australian music legend Joe Camilleri, English comic legend Ross Noble, Decoder Ring singer Lenka Kripac and another English comedian by the name of Earl Okin.

Episode 14

The Man From Snowy River, Tom Burlinson, sings Bob Dylan in the style of Frank Sinatra. An Australian comedienne wowing them in England, Lulu McClatchy, sings from the 1980s. PNG singing sensation Ngaiire sings in Pidgin. And Hamish Blake doesn't sing at all. Thankfully. All that and more this week on Spicks and Specks.

Episode 15

This week's guests are Channel V host Yumi Stynes, supercool saxophonist Wilbur Wilde, from 70s rock icons Kush, the wonderfully strange Jeff Duff and just a suburban boy, comedian Dave O'Neil. And don't miss the most controversial ending we could think of...

Episode 16

Myf really hits it off with the singer/guitarist from New Zealand hard rockers 'Shihad', Jon Toogood. Jon Toogood really hits it off with his namesake, legendary Australian singer, Jon English. Comedian Fiona O'Loughlin really hits it off with Jon English - and quite frankly, scares him as well. And Frank Woodley hits it off with everyone. Why don't you hit it off with 'Spicks and Specks' this week on ABC TV.

Episode 17

In their ongoing battle for supremacy Alan and Myf are joined by opera singer Tiffany Speight, comedian Colin Lane, singer/songwriter Stephen Cummings and comedian and radio broadcaster Denise Scott. There's all sorts of shenanigans when Denise and Stephen discover they have a very special bond going back many years. Keep watching.

Episode 18

Member of folk singing royalty Sarah Lee Guthrie Comedian and Spicks and Specks debutant Gary Eck The scot from down-under Colin Hay And the musically challenged Hamish Blake You'll see how Clint Eastwood would play Maria from the Sound Of Music, what Arlo Guthrie would have been given if he had been a busker and a very weird air flute version of Down Under.

Episode 19

The very musical former Blue Heeler, Lisa McCune The man with the face of a matinee idol and the soul of a villain,Colin Lane The young man from Young Group who will be Forever Young, Toby Martin And the girl who is just so Mischa Barton on the inside, Meshel Laurie You'll find out all about John Wood in stilettos, what Courtney Love did with Nirvana's song catalogue and what happend to Paris Hilton's mobile phone.

Episode 20

The one-man band with a number one hit on his hands Leo Sayer A little bit country singer Melinda Schneider Pirate-channelling comedian Cal Wilson And the scruffily attractive Dave O'Neil We take a step to the right with some rock opera, the panel goes Latin with Cuban rhythms from Sally Ford and the Pachuco Playboys , and Leo is lent a hand at one of his concerts.

Episode 21

In a Countdown special, the slapped and tackled Molly Meldrum hears voices from the past Mikey Robins holds hands with Molly And Wilbur Wilde and Renee Geyer reminisce about appearing on Countdown You'll find out about Myf's regular viewing date with Countdown while Renee word-associates her way to a correct answer and Wilbur goes for a specky with his specs on in a star-studded footy match finale.

Episode 22

Justin Burford , frontman for Perth band End of Fashion, tells us about his electrifying performance on stage at the South By Southwest music festival in Texas Top songster Colleen Hewitt runs us through her sob-fest video of "Wind Beneath My Wings" while comedian Frank Woodley wears his nose on his sleeve. Comedian and radio announcer Adam Richard shares his view of the obligatory performance style for Australian Idol hopefuls. Gird your loins for an outstanding Know Your Product topic that has the panel in a dither, stay strong for Frank wanting everyone to call Paul Kelly "Leaky", and brace yourself for an intense rendition of Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful" by the beautiful Adam Richard.

Episode 23

Due to programming changes, our guests this week are keyboard genius Simon Tedeschi, the irrepressible Julia Morris, FM radio pioneer Lee Simon, comedian Dave O'Neil, and Greek blues band Rebetika Watch out for Denise Scott, Denise Drysdale, Stephen Gates and Lior next week

Episode 24

Our guests are über entertainer Denise Drysdale, comedian Denise Scott, singer/songwriter and ARIA nominee, Lior, and Stephen Gates, one pod of musical funsters, Tripod. Tonight a lone bagpiper puts the wind up our guests when they have to guess the songs he plays and the two Denises suspect they may share more than a name. Lior enlists some percussive assistance from the audience in Substitute, Myf tells us about a romantic approach in a Mildura nightclub that no girl could resist, and a disgruntled Gatesy musically laments having to share his playout with the end credits.

Episode 25

Our guests are oboe player Diana Doherty, Scared Weird Little Guy John Chaplin-Fleming, writer of the musical "Dusty" and showbiz connoisseur John-Michael Howson, and the slightly popular Hamish Blake. John Chaplin-Fleming tells us how he incited a riot at a Scared Weird Little Guys concert, Hamish is shocked to get one question correct, and just what the heck is John-Michael drawing in Cover Versions? And, succumbing to the antics of Hamish Blake, Diana Doherty giggles her way through a performance of the theme from the Star Wars Cantina scene.

Episode 26

Guests tonight are U.S. soul singer Sharon Jones, vicarious soul sister Meshel Laurie, soulful Mental As Anything frontman Martin Plaza, and the soul of wit, comedian Dave O'Neil. Sharon Jones reveals a captivating previous occupation, Dave nails his one-hit wonders in Know Your Product and Meshel shines in a very different Look What They've Done To My Song Ma. We've also managed to squeeze in a Something's Missing segment featuring more dodgy album covers and if a barking-mad Substitute book doesn't have you enthralled, we wrap it up with a whole bunch of one-hit wonders to reminisce about.

Episode 27

Contributing to tonight's high jinks are comedian and radio commentator Amanda Keller, movie producer Al Clark, singer Angie Hart and the hair-raising Frank Woodley. Myf tells us about a grave encounter at Graceland, and the video clip in Please Please Tell Me Now holds a nostalgic surprise for Al Clark. Also on the bill tonight, anagram mayhem – and no, that's not one - in All Shook Up, some frenzied doodling in Cover Versions and a funky finale that will have you snarling "book 'em Danno" all week.

Episode 28

Clearly enjoying themselves tonight are Stephanie Ashworth from Something for Kate, comedian Andy Lee, John Schumann from Redgum, and comedian and radio announcer Mikey Robins.

Episode 29

Yodelling up a storm tonight is Mary Schneider, joined by international DJ Carl Cox, Scaredy Rusty Berther, and the mostly well-behaved Meshel Laurie. There's a world of interest when Carl tells us how he spent the dawn of the millennium and there's an odd-couple moment when Mary identifies the eclectic rocker who uses her music on stage. In other news, Rusty nails his record labels topic in Know Your Product, Sir Mix and Matchalot unearths the longest ever album title, and Myf is passionate about souveniring her team's Substitute book.

Episode 30

Guests include classical double bassist Kirsty McCahon, Adelaide hip-hopper MC Suffa, the disarmingly distracted Frank Woodley, and the always scream-worthy Hamish Blake. In tonight's quest for domination, the teams are given five words to identify songs in Word Up and take a crack at interpreting some dubious artistry in Cover Versions. Hamish wonders why Kirsty makes do with her antiquated double bass when she could buy a nice new shiny one, we all wonder if Alan has been moonlighting in a parallel universe, and if you ever wondered what a Klezmer band was, don't miss the wonderful Klezmeritis in Look What They've Done To My Song Ma.

Episode 31

Hilarity overload tonight with actor and singer Debra Byrne, actor and singer Jesse Griffin, actor and singer Andy Anderson and ..... Dave O'Neil. In the hirsute of happiness, we've unearthed some footage of an impressively follicled Andy singing with Running Jumping Standing Still, and Jesse fondly recalls his reggae phase featuring redhead dreads. Look What They've Done To My Song Ma proves a challenge for everyone except the audience, there are some truly weird album covers in Something's Missing, and Jesse leaves no philosophical stone unturned in his closing song.

Episode 32

Vying for victory are Canadian alternative country singer Martha Wainwright, Oz Idol contender Rob Mills, lovable lunatic Ross Noble, and just plain adorable Hamish Blake. In tonight's contest Martha and Ross lock horns and prove opposites don't necessarily attract, while Millsy dishes the dirt and comes clean about Paris Hilton. The teams wrestle with more silly scenarios in One Out of Three Ain't Bad, the Wainwright musical lineage is apparent when Martha sings in Substitute, and Millsy's closing tuneful tribute is a trip.

Episode 33

Tonight we test the smarts of beguiling Patience Hodgson from The Grates, urbane wunderkind Jonathan Biggins, venerable vaudevillian Val Jellay, and wickedly whimsical Frank Woodley. Val reminisces about the good and not so good old days in showbiz, and we learn about Patience's penchant for ribbons, sock puppets and skeletons. One Out of Three Ain't Bad features stories about John Cage and Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Jonathan trounces all comers in Substitute, and we wrap it all up with a truly classy closer that will have you straining to hear more.

Episode 34

We push the boat out with soprano Antoinette Halloran, comedian and writer Anthony Morgan, Steve Mallinder from electronic outfit Cabaret Voltaire, and crowd-pleasing comedian Denise Scott. Antoinette's connection with Elvis Costello is noted a few thousand times, and Steve's days of anonymity as a uni lecturer are numbered when we show some bygone Cabaret Voltaire footage. Vocal gymnast Mal Webb takes Look What They've Done To My Song to a wonderfully strange new level, Please Please Tell Me Now resurrects a classic video that puts Anthony in a spin, and Myf shows how it's done when she sings in Substitute.

Episode 35

Taking a shot at glory tonight are longstanding fave Ella Hooper, cheeky comedian Akmal Salek, effusive music legend Robin Lumley, and house hottie Hamish Blake. Akmal reveals why Richard Branson won't be calling any time soon, and Robin treats us to a show-and-tell from his days in David Bowie's band. Our teams try to work out celebrity connections in Common People, the bike returns for a workout in Malvern Stars on 45, and keep a lookout for the finale which features some vintage Australian prog rock with a twist.

Episode 36

Striving for best on ground tonight are singer/songwriter Mike Brady, comedian Frank Woodley, singer Rebecca Barnard, and musical comedian Tim Minchin. Mike, Myf and Frank contest the mark with admirable air-guitar action in Know Your Product, and bluegrass band Hard Drive yee-haa up a storm in Look What They've Done To My Song Ma. Mike reports on the endurance of "Up There Cazaly", Frank is tackled on an issue of crowd participation, while Tim and Adam play on in a touching and possibly out-of-bounds musical playout.

Episode 37

Painting the studio red tonight are ex-Euroglider Grace Knight, Alpha Male Dan Kelly, comedian Adam Rozenbachs, and feisty Fiona O'Loughlin. Enjoy embarrassing anecdotes aplenty tonight with Grace, Fiona and Dan respectively wincing about a steamy video clip, a cross-dressing husband and a tangled guitar lead. Common People gets the better of Myf's team, Beatrix Potter gets a rock and roll overhaul in Substitute, and our video-clip closer demonstrates a novel way to get back in the good books with the missus.

Episode 38

Guests du jour are entertainer extraordinaire Ian Turpie, perky Kiwi comedian Cal Wilson, well-informed funster Dave O'Neil and the incomparable Dave Graney. Laugh-out-loud showbiz stories are de rigueur tonight when Dave Graney and Turps recall past escapades, and we discover that the other Dave is obsessed with Nickelback, and not in a good way. Please Please Tell Me Now reveals Cal's affinity for basic maths, Word Up reveals Cal's ignorance of geography, and le teams have a mon dieu! moment when Dave Graney reveals a Gallic penchant in Substitute.

Episode 39

Guests this week are Harry Angus from the Cat Empire, composer Kate Neal, Scott Edgar from Tripod and comedian Denise Scott.

Episode 40

Our guests this week are comedian and Triple J broadcaster HG Nelson, singer Katie Noonan, comedian Hamish Blake and opera singer Ali McGregor.

The Best of 2006

Featuring all your favourite moments from this years Spicks and Specks. Including, Tim Minchin wooing Adam, Eddie Perfect wooing Myf, Ricky Gervais in the 80s and Adam Richard auditioning for Idol and more....

A Very Specky Christmas

December 17, 2006

Deck the Halls with Buddy Holly it's time for Another Specky Christmas! Joining Adam, Myf and Alan in ringing in the Christmas cheer is the joyous and occasionally violent Deb Byrne, the naughty and nice Frank Woodley, the bringer of tidings of both comfort and joy, Ross Noble and you better not shout you better not cry, Dame Edna is coming to Spicks and Specks. There'll be music, mayhem, special guests a-plenty and Santa may even make an appearance in this very Specky Christmas on the beach.

February 14, 2007

Our guests this week are Dann Hume, Dave O’Neil, Nancye Hayes and Jonathan Biggins.

February 21, 2007

Our guests this week are Brian Ritchie, Hamish Blake, Sarah Blasko & Frank Woodley

February 28, 2007

Our guests this week are Fernando Saunders, Meshel Laurie, Damien Leith and Andrew McClelland.

March 7, 2007

Our guests this week are Guy Noble and Hamish Blake, Lisa Kekaula and Terri Psiakis.

March 14, 2007

"Weird Al" Yankovic, Dave O'Neil, Ari Up and Pete Helliar

March 21, 2007

Our guests this week are Gerry Beckley, Frank Woodley, Genevieve Lemon & Josh Lawson.

March 28, 2007

Our guests this week are Jeff Lang, Dave O'Neil, Rhonda Burchmore and Adam Rozenbachs.

April 4, 2007

Our guests this week are Stuart Maunder, Frank Woodley, Taasha Coates and Danny Bhoy.

April 11, 2007

Our guests this week are Jonathon Welch, Meshel Laurie, Darren Hayes and Tim Minchin.

April 18, 2007

Our guests this week are Richard Gill, Jason Byrne, Holly Throsby and Mark Watson

April 25, 2007

Our guests this week are Anthony Callea, Stephen K. Amos, Vika Bull and David O'Doherty.

May 2, 2007

Our guests this week are David Hobson, Cal Wilson, Carl Cox and Colin Lane.

May 9, 2007

Our guests this week are Julie Anthony, Denise Scott, Rebecca Barnard and George McEncroe.

May 16, 2007

Our guests this week are Gina Jeffreys, Frank Woodley, Juanita Stein and Ahn Do.

May 23, 2007

Our guests this week are Brian Mannix, Denise Scott, Niki Vasilakis and Dave O'Neil.

May 30, 2007

CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES!!! Australia’s favourite music quiz show Spicks and Specks celebrates its 100th episode on Wednesday May 30, 8.30pm on ABC TV. Our special guests for the evening are are Wilbur Wilde, Amanda Keller, Antoinette Halloran and Hamish Blake. Teams will be asked 100 questions from previous shows, with a brand new one at the end. But will they answer all the questions in time?

June 6, 2007

Our special guests for this week are music manager John Reid, media personality Mikey Robins, musician Katy Steele and comedian/actor Shane Jacobson.

June 13, 2007

Our special guests for this week are musician Max Merritt, comedian Julia Morris, writer/director Casey Bennetto and comedian Andy Lee.

June 20, 2007

Our special guests for this week will be the star of Miss Saigon Laurie Cadevida, TV/radio personality Jonathan Coleman, music director Richard Gill and radio presenter George McEncroe.

June 27, 2007

Our special guests for this week are Augie March drummer Dave Williams, spicks family member Hamish Blake, Cheetah's front-woman Lyndsay Hammond and gossipmonger by day, comedian by night Adam Richard.

July 4, 2007

Our special guests for this week are pop songsmith Mike Chapman, hellrazing comedian Pete Helliar, Four Corners producer Lin Buchfield and wrong-town comedian Adam Rozenbachs.

July 11, 2007

Our special guests for this week are electronic manipulator Wally De Backer, bushy-tailed comedian Denise Scott, Rock Arena host Suzanne Dowling and dungeon master Scott Edgar.

July 18, 2007

Our guests for this week are eighties sensation Brian Cadd, entertainer Mikey Robins, quick-witted comedian Cal Wilson and country music legend Frank Ifield.

July 25, 2007

Our guests for this week are American songwriter/producer Richard Gottehrer, UK comic Russell Howard, burlesque soprano Ali McGregor and fairdinkum funnyman Shane Jacobson.

August 1, 2007

Our special guests for this week are Pseudo Echo singer Brian Canham, verbal hitman Hamish Blake, eclectic vocalist/violinist Lara Goodridge and saxophone wizard Wilbur Wilde.

August 8, 2007

Our special guests for this week are King of Pop Jamie Redfern, riotous comic Fiona O'loughlin, singer/songwriter Ella Hooper and edgy comedian Brendon Burns.

August 15, 2007

Our special guests for this week are Geoff 'Coxy' Cox, vivacious comedian Meshel Laurie, 'future of bass' Tal Wilkenfeld and slightly warped comedian Justin Hamilton.

August 22, 2007

Our special guests for this week are musical tailor Josh Pyke, Keating! The Musical creator Casey Bennetto, blues mama Margret RoadKnight and the wickedly witty Hamish Blake.

August 29, 2007

MOVIE THEMED SPECIAL EDITION!!! Our special guests this week are acting legend Bill Hunter, actor comedian Dave O'Neil, AFI award winning actress Emily Browning and Australia's favourite plumber Kenny, aka actor/comedian Shane Jacobson. The Spicks & Specks Movie Special features audience favourite ze ‘Oompah Loompahs’ band AND stars a handful of Australia’s finest actors in a unique adaptation of Samplemania... so plant your popcorn in the microwave & find that comfy groove in your couch!

September 5, 2007

Our special guests this week are solo artist & Squeeze frontman Glenn Tilbrook, charismatic comedian Denise Scott, stunning soprano Antoinette Halloran and Melbourne comic Matt Hardy. This week’s show also features the amazing voice of CW Stoneking and his Primitive Horn Orchestra, performing an original song called "Dodo Blues".

September 12, 2007

Our special guests this week are celebrated Seekers musician Keith Potger, the wickedly alluring Frank Woodley, extraordinary percussionist Claire Edwardes and masterfully cheeky pom Stephen K.Amos. This week’s show also features a hit clip from 1988 by Morris Major & The Minors.

September 19, 2007

Our special guests this week are burlesque opera singer Ali Mcgregor, wonderful wit-master Hamish Blake, composer & respected jazz musician Paul Grabowsky and bushy-tailed comedian Denise Scott. This week's collaborative performance features beat poet Phillip Norton accompanied by pianist Paul Grabowsky.

September 26, 2007

Our guests this week are Playschool presenter Justine Clarke, red skivvy Wiggle Murray Cook, Hi-5 performer Charli Delaney and Playschool presenter Jay Laga’aia. This week’s show features some very special guests for our Cover Versions game, and a live performance by Adam Simmons Toy Band & Murray Cook.

October 3, 2007

Our special guests this week are Commotions frontman & solo artist Lloyd Cole, charismatic stalker Dave O'Neil, gorgeous young actress Emily Browning and fresh-off-the-rack comedian Sammy J.

October 10, 2007

Our special guests this week are extroverted Uncanny X-Men frontman Brian Mannix, popular presenter & host Andrew Denton, classically trained songstress Katie Noonan and Clip Clop Club singer Gary Adams. This week’s closing performance will feature singer Gary Adams accompanied by Horse from Clip Clop Club.

October 17, 2007

Our special guests this week are Dropkick Murphys punk guitarist James Lynch, charming comedian Frank Woodley, acclaimed oboeist Diana Doherty and funny lady Corinne Grant.

October 24, 2007

Our special guests this week are Old Man River singer Ohad Rein, unorthodox riot Fiona O’loughlin, country showman’s daughter Anne Kirkpatrick and the wonderfully witty Hamish Blake. This week’s show features a live performance by old time string band Headbelly Buzzard, and Raymond Crowe brings us a marvelous world-class magician act that’s destined to sprinkle smiles of wonder across the nation…

October 31, 2007

Our special guests this week are eccentric conductor Guy Noble, deadpan larrikin Dave Hughes, solo folk singer Deb Conway and the darkly funny Adam Rozenbachs. This week’s show features an extra-special spooky Trick or Treat game, metal groovers Uncle Chunk and a ghoulish Kate Miller Heidke performing a frighteningly fabulous rendition of Talking Heads hit Psycho Killer.

November 7, 2007

Our special guests this week are 'master of ceremonies' Ignatius Jones, tassie comedian Anthony Morgan, talented young diva Elenoa Rokobaro and comedian turned author Dave O’Neil. This week’s show features a satirical clip titled ‘The Hitler Rap’ from the one and only, Mel Brooks.

November 14, 2007

Our special guests this week are Australian Crawl’s former singer James Reyne, holier than thou comedian Hamish Blake, leading cellist Emma Jane Murphy and multi-talented marvel Santo Cilauro. This week’s show also features a fiery live flamenco performance by Arte Kanela

November 21, 2007

Brace yourself for the Best of Spicks & Specks from 2007. All your favourite bits back by popular demand, plus a bunch of golden moments that never made it to air. Featuring David O’Doherty’s original song 'Very Mild Superpowers’, the story behind Anthony Callea’s traffic stopping behaviour, a spicy I’ll Jumble For Ya, Denise Scott singing Oklahoma and Richard Gill chinking imaginary cocktails. Add to the mix the Oompah Loompah band, an Elvis sandwich creation and impersonator, the year’s most popular closing performance by unusualist Raymond Crowe… and a montage of many more incredible moments!

A Very Specky Christmas 2007

Our special guests this week are boy wonder Hamish Blake, ARIA award winner Missy Higgins, interviewer extraordinaire Andrew Denton and razzle dazzle dancer Rhonda Burchmore. This week’s show features a star studded choir bringing down the house with a Specky version of ‘Winter Wonderland’ and an appearance by none other than the man himself, Santa. Don’t miss A Very Specky Christmas Special this Sunday at 7:30pm…it’s time to find out who’s been naughty or nice.

Episode 2

Myf's guests this week are Guy Pratt and comedian Dave O'Neil, while Alan's guests are singer Guy Sebastian and stand up comedian Cal Wilson.

Episode 3

Denise Scott and dancer David McAllister join Mif while Jade McRae and Hamish Blake join Alan for this week's episode.

Episode 4

Our special guests this week are Broadway luminary Caroline O’Connor, funny man Frank Woodley, documentary & music video director Julien Temple and comedian/ radio announcer Dave O’Neil. The closing performance features a live performance from Caroline O’Connor and the Carnevel Strings, as they perform an Edith Piaf rendition of the Sex Pistols song “Anarchy in the UK”.

Episode 5

Timewalk Our special guests this week are one of Australia’s finest conductors Richard Gill, funny girl Meshel Laurie, Rocky Horror writer/ actor Richard O’Brien and stand-up comedian David O’Doherty. This week's closing performance see's the panel pay a special tribute to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This is one show not to be missed.

Episode 6

wolf tango Our special guests this week are television & theatre veteran Jacki Weaver, comedian & radio announcer Pete Helliar, New Buffalo singer & songwriter Sally Seltmann and comedian Colin Lane. This week’s closing performance will feature dub-tango band Tangazo, and their own version of the Duran Duran song, “Hungry Like The Wolf”.

Episode 7

Tango from your techno Our special guests this week are funny girl Felicity Ward, American singer-songwriter Barry McGuire, reggae sensation Ali Campbell and comedian Dave O'Neil. This week’s closing performance features a live rendition of Barry McGuire's 1965 protest song, "Eve of Destruction".

Episode 8

Pumpkin instruments Our special guests this week are Israeli musician Idan Raichel, comedian Ross Noble, songstress Eddi Reader and Spicks fave Adam Rozenbachs.

Episode 9

The special guests this week are The Wombats singer Matthew Murphy, the rye-larious Ryan Shelton, Toto rocker Steve Lukather and the dazzling Mehsel Laurie. This week's closing performance will feature Matthew's band, The Wombats, sing the theme song for the TV show Postman Pat, in Norwegian.

Episode 10

Our special guests this week are 'Hunters and Collectors' singer Mark Seymour, hilarious Fiona O'Loughlin, hot new singer/songwriter Newton Faulkner and tornado of madness Jason Byrne. This week's closer will feature the video clip called "Sort of Dunno Nuthin" by Pete Denahy.

Episode 11

Our special guests this week are Irish pretty boy Brian McFadden, naughty but nice comedian Stephen K Amos, Keating! The Musical star Casey Bennetto and golden girl Meshel Lauire. This week’s closer will feature one of Australia’s unique performers, the inimitable Bob Log III, as he pays homage to Alice Cooper’s School's Out for Summer.

Episode 12

Our special guests this week are masterful conductor Nicolette Fraillon, funny boy Hamish Blake, the man who makes Keating look cool Mike McLeish and Brett from Kath and Kim, Peter Rowsthorn. This week’s closing performance will feature a live performance from Mike McLeish, along with the creator of Keating! The Musical, Casey Bennetto and a song they have written especially for the show entitled “Slow Song”.

Episode 13

Our special guests this week are ARIA award winning singer/ songwriter Clare Bowditch, Possessed comedian Frank Woodley, one of the biggest names in musical theatre Stephen Schwartz and comedian Fiona O’Loughlin. This week’s closing performance will feature one man band, That One Guy.

Episode 14

Our special guests this week are stage and screen beauty Rachael Beck, comedian and Australia’s answer to Bob Hope Hamish Blake, jazz singer sensation Kurt Elling and the golden girl of funny Meshel Laurie. This week’s closing performance features the video clip of Billy Squier, with “Rock Me Tonight” showing what you can do with a video camera, bad dances moves and a tear away tee.

Episode 15

Our special guests this week are stage and screen siren Lorna Luft, comedian and broadcaster Jonathan Biggins, aussie sax player Wilber Wilde and comedian Felicity Ward. This week’s closing performance features Lorna Luft, accompanied by The Wilbur Wilde Ordeal, as they belt out “Rockabye Your Baby With A Dxie Melody”

Episode 16

Our special guests this week are former ABC Recovery host Dylan Lewis, straight talking comedian Judy Lucy, singer and songwriter Lisa Miller and Mental As Anything band member Greedy Smith. This week’s closing performance features a video clip from Cameo called “Word Up” from 1987. It combines dancing policemen, great moustaches, and a red leather codpiece. This has to be seen to be believed.

Episode 17

Our special guests this week are Australia's outstanding stage actress Marina Prior, comedian Dave Hughes, English broadcaster and music critic John Amis and last but certainly not least, the fabulous Denise Scott. This week’s closing performance is by Marina Prior as she sings a funk version of “Phantom of the Opera” accompanied by Stevie Hesketh and his amazing Optigan.

Episode 18

Our special guests this week are one of the most respected names in the music industry Amanda Pelman, the Ry-tabulous Ryan Shelton, keyboardist for the Rogue Traders James Ash and comedian Mikey Robins. This week’s closing performance is a video clip by Stefan Dennis, with his 1989 attempt “Don’t It make You feel Good”.

Episode 19

Our special guests this week are Aussie musician Ray Burgess, the ever entertaining Meshel Laurie, toilet cleaner turned stage sensation Shane Jocobson and the ever so talented Clare Moore. This week’s closing performance is a video clip by called “The Happy Hour Brigade”. It was made by a group of Aussie muso’s living in LA in the seventies and features Brian Cadd, Russell Morris, Daryl Cotton, Rick Springfield and our own Ray Burgess.

Episode 20

Our special guests this week are actor and Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush, Australia’s Next Top Model/Comedian Hamish Blake, Australian singer & songwriter Dan Sultan and stand-up comedian Denise Scott. This week’s closing performance is a video clip that reached #1 in the UK charts in 1982. “Save Your Love” by Renee and Renato was a Christmas hit and we’re sure it will be with you.

Episode 21

Our special guests this week are Blue King Brown band member Natalie Pa’apa’a, comedian and radio announcer Dave O’Neil, Irish singer/songwriter Damien Leith and Kiwi funny girl Cal Wilson. This week’s closing performance is a special one, as it involves one guest performing a cover of Whitney Houston’s, “I Will Always Love You”. Stay tuned… This weeks 'Look Ma...' band are The Junes

Episode 22

Our special guests this week are Kiwi born musician Mike Rudd, funny guy with hair to match Hamish Blake, Opera sensation Taryn Fiebig and US comedian Tommy Dean. This week’s closing performance is a video clip of a heavy metal guitar virtuoso by the name of Michael Angelo Batio. It will make you want to get out your air guitar and play like you’ve never played before.

Episode 23

Our special guests this week are world renowned DJ Kaz James, Newstopia star Shaun Micallef, singer Sipokazi Luzipo from the Soweto Gospel Choir and comedian Adam Rozenbachs. This week’s closing performance will leave you wanting more. The Soweto Gospel Choir grace the Spicks and Specks stage and leave us all wanting more. Latin Mestizo outfit San Lazaro play the songs for the ‘Look What They’ve Done to My Song, Ma…’ segment.

Episode 24

Our special guests this week are Irish pretty boy Brian McFadden, Spicks fave funny girl Felicity Ward, one of the most influential record executives in the business Tom Zutaut and Irish comedian Jason Byrne. This week’s closing performance features a special one, a live performance from Brian McFadden, as he gives us his own version of a Guns n Roses classic

Episode 25

Our special guests this week are electronica musician Muscles, wonder boy Hamish Blake, Aussie singer and dancer Nell Campbell and comedian Frank Woodley. This week’s closing performance features keyboard player Steve Hesketh playing a Hall and Oates song. Watch the show to find out what song and the reason behind it.

Episode 26

Our special guests this week are music producer Steve Weltman, comedian and radio announcer Amanda Keller, Aussie singer Vanessa Amorosi and English comedian Mark Watson. This week’s closing performance features a special performance by U2 tribute band Rattle and Hum. This episode’s ‘Look Ma….’ songs are being played by Rattle and Hum.

Episode 27

This week is a special one-off as the show brings cross-Tasman rivalry to the world of music. New Zealand is pitted against Australia in a battle to see who will walk away with the glory of winning Spicks and Speck. Our special guests this week are singer/songwriter Pete Murray, comedian Meshel Laurie representing the Aussie and singer Jenny Morris and comedian Tony Martin battling it out for the Kiwis. The episode’s closing performance features Adam Hills. Beware…it will have you singing along in your lounge room and throwing your hands in the air.

Episode 28

Our special guests this week are deck master DJ Carl Cox, comedian Denise Scott, Opera singer Ali McGregor and comedian Pete Helliar. The ‘Look Ma….’ songs are performed the Kings of Russian Criminal Sound – Vulgargrad. Click here to find out more about the band. This episode’s closing performance features Russian, Vulgargrad, and their version of a Young Talent Time classic…

Episode 29

Our special guests this week are indie rock musician Kim Salmon, comedian Dave O’Neil, music show host with the most Fuzzy and party boy Hamish Blake. Our special guest DJ for our pedal power game, ‘Malvern Stars on 45’ is the talented DJ M.A.F.I.A. The episode closes with a video clip from with a song called “Sex Appeal”. Be sure to watch for a laugh…

Episode 30

Our special guests this week are musician extraordinaire Paul Dyer, from the US smooth talking comedian Reginald D Hunter, Aussie songstress Kate Ceberano, Irish comedian Maeve Higgins. The ‘Look What They’ve Done to My Song, Ma…’ segment sees the songs being played in the style of a New Orleans Marching Band by The Hoodoo Mayhem Brass Band. This episode closes with a live performance by Hoodoo Mayhem as they take out the show with a New Orleans style rendition of a familiar theme song.

Episode 31

Our special guests this week are Australian Country Music singer Troy Cassar Daley, Aussie Comedian Felicity Ward, singer and actress Nell Campbell and hilarious in more ways than one comedian Ross Noble. This episode closes with a video clip from an American actor turned singer turned actor again. It was a hit in the 80’s but then that doesn’t say much…so were Hammer pants.

Episode 32

Our special guests this week are internationally acclaimed choreographer John O’Connell, ‘Ghosting’ champion Hamish Blake, Opera soprano and burlesque performer Ali McGregor and comedian Sammy J. This episode closes with a special duet featuring Sammy J and…Sammy J? Special guest DJ for ‘Malvern Stars’ is DJ Katch of the Resin Dogs

Episode 33

Our special guests this week are Jae Laffer from The Panics, comedian Denise Scott, musical director of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Brett Weymark and New Zealand comedian Al Pitcher. Special guest DJ for Malvern Stars is Aria Award winning DJ, Danielsan from Koolism. Be sure to watch out at the end of the show when Denise Scott’s dreams come true as Barry Smith serenades her with the Town Criers hit, “Everlasting Love”.

Episode 34

Our special guests this week are smooth talking US comedian Reginald D Hunter, from Idol to musical theatre Robert “Millsy” Mills, 60’s “Bandstand” regular Judy Stone and US comedian Arj Barker. Be sure to watch the end of the show for proof that accordions really do rock!

Episode 35

Our special guests this week are Canadian singer songwriter Ron Sexsmith, comedian Dave O’Neil, acclaimed Australian soprano Antoinette Halloran and reigning ghosting champion Hamish Blake. Be sure to watch the end of the show for a stellar performance by Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro.

Episode 36

Our special guests this week are Australia singer songwriter John Butler, American comedian Kristen Schaal, of Australia’s best loved performers Rhonda Burchmore and comedian Mark Watson. Be sure to watch tonight’s episode for a live instrumental performance from John Butler, as he shows us just what he can do with a thirteen string guitar, on a number called “Ocean”.

October 15, 2008

In this episode we have taken the time to answer some long awaited questions from our viewers. How does Alan Brough really know that much about music? Which moment is Myf Warhurst’s most embarrassing? Hosted by Hamish Blake, we take you behind the scenes and expose how Spicks and Specks is made. There are interviews with Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough as they share their favourite moments over the past four seasons. See which games didn’t make it and how we choose our guests for the show. This is one for the fans and not to be missed.

Episode 38

Our special guests this week are singer Anne McCue, comedian Amanda Keller, singer songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke, entertainer Frankie J Holden. Tonight’s episode ends with a video clip from band, the Skatt Brothers ‘Life At the Outpost’.

Episode 39

Our special guests this week are conductor extraordinaire Richard Gill, comedian and radio star Dave O’Neil, American guitarist and singer Kaki King and comedian Adam Rozenbachs. Be sure to watch Kaki King pay tribute to deaf leopard!

Episode 40

Our special guests this week are music industry insider turned Idol judge Ian “Dicko” Dickson, International comedian Des Bishop, singer/songwriter Mia Dyson and Aussie comedian Heath Franklin. Be sure to watch to see Des Bishop perform a classic hip hop song with a twist.

Episode 41

Our special guests this week are indigenous didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton, comedian and author Denise Scott, International hit maker Leo Sayer and musical comedian Eddie Perfect. Be sure to watch for a sneak of Eddie Perfect performing a song from the hit stage show, Shane Warne: The Musical.

Episode 42

Our special guests this week are Oscar winning Geoffrey Rush, funny girl Felicity Ward, the all singing and all dancing Christine Anu and the popular Hamish Blake. This week’s episode closes the show with The Wiggles, as they play their version of the U2 song “Angel of Harlem”.

The Best of 2008

This week all your favourites moments of Spicks & Specks are all rolled into one show, as we give you the best of 2008. All your favourite moments have been carefully chosen and put together by our expert team. Hours turned into days which turned into weeks trying to choose the best moments. But we think we've finally done it. Check it out for yourself and be sure to watch the show.

4th Feb 2009

Our special guests this week are comedian Meshel Laurie, International DJ Carl Cox, comedian Frank Woodley and Australian singer Ella Hooper. They are joined by a star studded line up, such as Cal Wilson, Denise Scott, Heath Franklin, Hamish Blake, Dave O’Neil, Felicity Ward and much, much, more.

Episode 2

Guests: Rebecca Barnard Dave O'Neill Guy Pearce Felicity Ward

Episode 3

Our special guests this week are Bruce Woodley from The Seekers, uproarious Meshel Laurie, Opera singer Antoinette Halloran and new comer Heath Franklin.

Episode 4

Our special guests this week are keyboard wizard Alan Zavod, AFI winner comedian/actor Stephen Curry, gold Logie winner actress/singer Georgie Parker, comedian Hamish Blake.

Episode 5

Our special guests this week are funky soul singer Sharon Jones, American comedian Tommy Dean, ARIA singer/songwriter David Bridie and radio presenter Amanda Keller.

Episode 6

Our special guests this week are “Coma” singer Max Sharam, comedian Danny Bhoy, Gold Logie winner John Wood and our favourite regular Denise Scott.

Episode 7

Our special guests this week are musician Chris Chaney, laugh-out-loud Meshel Laurie, singer Renee Geyer and comedian Jesse Griffin.

Episode 8

Our special guests this week are the sensational Pete Murray, hysterical Rhys Darby, knowledgeable Prof. Kim Walker and the exuberant Celia Pacquola

Episode 9

Our special guests this week are much loved Bob Evans, laugh out loud larrikin Dave Hughes, singing sensation Tina Arena and comedic cabaret Tim Minchin.

Episode 10

Our special guests this week are Irish folk/rock singer Luka Bloom, comedian Pete Helliar, classical virtuoso Katarina Kroslakova and comedian Adam Rozenbachs.

Episode 11

Our special guests this week are blues musician Seasick Steve, comedienne and ventriloquist Nina Conti, lead singer of the band Elbow Guy Garvey and British standup comedian John Moloney.

Episode 12

Our special guests this week are Suggs from the band Madness, laugh out loud Stephen K Amos, songstress Jade McRae and the sensational Steve Coogan.

Episode 13

Our special guests this week are Oz rocker Kram, comedian Rusty Berther (Scared Weird Little Guys), Disc jockey and booth announcer Pete Smith and Kath & Kim’s Gina Riley. Closing the show tonight is the band, the Spooky Men’s Chorale.

Episode 14

Our special guests this week are one of the world’s best bass players Guy Pratt, the wondrous Meshel Laurie, Soprano extraordinaire Taryn Fiebig and comedian Dave Hughes.

Episode 15

Our special guests this week are Indigenous musician Bart Willoughby, the laugh a minute Hamish Blake, singer/songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke and Mike Keat aka. Miguel Mantovani from The Cuban Brothers.

Episode 16

Our special guests this week are Speech from the Grammy Award winning band Arrested Development, comedian Judith Lucy, classical virtuoso Katarina Kroslakova and Scott Edgar from band Tripod.

Episode 17

Our special guests this week are rocker Chris Bailey from The Saints, comedian Dave O’Neil, songstress Silvie Paladino and the entertaining Shane Jacobsen.

Episode 18

Our special guests this week are Aussie rock legend Ross Wilson, Kiwi comedian Cal Wilson, songtress Sophie Koh and the man responsible for the safari suit revival Mark Trevorrow (aka Bob Downe).

Episode 19

Our special guests this week are internationally renowned opera singer Michael Smallwood, the enchanting Amanda Keller, guitar sensation Kaki King and joker Frank Woodley. Michael Smallwood closes the show with a live performance, singing a classic song but with one slight difference.

50's Special

Get your Delorean’s fired up because Spicks and Specks are taking you back to the 50’s. Our special guests this week are hip swinging Frankie J Holden, Australia’s answer to The Fonz Hamish Blake, the all singing and dancing Toni Lamond and voice-over artist Pete Smith.

Episode 21

Our special guests this week are NZ folk singer turned celebrity chef Iain Hewitson, US actress and stand up comedian Janeane Garofalo, singer/songwriter Shelley Harland and comedian Mike Wilmot.

Episode 22

Our special guests this week are funky soul singer Paris Wells, comedian Dave Hughes, conductor and trombonist Brett Kelly and the loveable Denise Scott. Be sure to watch DJ Mafia and Brett Kelly mixing up phat classical beats.

Episode 23

Our special guests this week are swing and cabaret singer David Campbell, gigglelicious Meshel Laurie, acclaimed soprano singer Antoinette Halloran and comedian Trevor Marmalade.

Episode 24

Our special guests this week are Australian Idol Wes Carr, Spicks and Specks favourite Hamish Blake, Australian rock legend Jim Keays, and rock-cabaret star Geraldine Quinn. Keep an eye out for a special live performance from Geraldine Quinn of a song she has written just for Spicks and Specks.

Episode 25

Our special guests this week are Wiggle Murray Cook, comedian Dave O’Neil, Australian singer, songwritter Ella Hooper, and Comedian Adam Rozenbachs. We also have a special live performance by sea shanty band The Miserable Little Bastards

60's Special

This week Spicks and Specks is making love, not war and taking you back to the 60s. Our groovy guests are ARIA Hall of Famer Brian Cadd, entertainment ledgend Ian Turpie, go-go dancer Denise Drysdale and celebrity gossip, Adam Richard.

Episode 27

This week on Spicks and Specks are entertainer Denis Walter, funnyman Colin 'Lano' Lane, folk singer Donna Simpson and one third of Tripod Scott 'Scod' Edgar.

Episode 28

Our special guests this week on Spicks and Specks are Australian blues ledgend Matt Taylor, regular member of the Spicks family, Denise Scott, classical flautist Jane Rutter and one half of comedy duo Scared Weird Little Guys, Rusty Berther.

Episode 29

Our special guests this week on Spicks and Specks are film producer and former music publicist Al Clark, international comedian Reginald D Hunter, singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Spicks and Specks favourite Meshel Laurie.

Episode 30

Our special guests this week on Spicks and Specks are Wicked’s good witch Glinda Lucy Durack, funny man Dave O’Neil, music legend Tim Finn and musical comedian Jackie Loeb.

Episode 31

This week our special guests on Spicks and Specks are fedora wearing singer songwriter Jason Mraz, Chaotic comedian Jason Byrne, Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes, and the wonderfully wrong Sarah Millican.

Episode 32

This week on Spicks and Speck our special guests are Wa Wa Nee’s Paul Gray, lady of laughs George McEncroe, Dash and Will’s Charlie Thorpe and larrikin Dave Hughes .

200th Show

This week is our 200th episode and to help use celebrate we have the pianist and composer Paul Grabowsky gigglelicious Meshel Laurie, Australian singer Ella Hooper and Spicks and Specks favourite Hamish Blake.

Episode 34

This week on Spicks and Specks our special guests are Australia’s original childrens popstar Peter Combe, rock & roll photographer Tony Mott, comedy writer and stand up comedian Celia Pacquola and UK funny man Stephen K Amos.

Episode 35

This week on Spicks & Specks our Special guests are Crowded House bass guitarist Nick Seymour, rock singer/song writer John Swanee Swan, actor/comedian Eddie Perfect and comedian Denise Scott.

70's Special

Spicks and Specks is taking you back to the 70s this week. Our far out guests are Mushroom records founder Michael Gudinski, comedian Tommy Dean, Music guru Molly Meldrum, and Australian TV darling Noeline Brown.

Episode 37

Our special guests this week are guitarist/violinist Rob McComb, comedian Rusty Berther , vocalist Sophie Brous, and comedian Dave O’Neil.

Episode 38

Our special guests this week are singer Suze DeMarchi, English comedian Russell Kane, the MC of Woodstock Chip Monck and American funny man Rich Hall.

Episode 39

Our special guests this week are the drummer for INXS Jon Farris, musical comedian Scott Edgar, singer/song writer Megan Washington and comedian Adam Rozenbachs.

Episode 40

This week on Spicks & Specks our Special guests are singer/songwriter Jordie Lane , the hilarious Denise Scott, Hokum blues singer CW Stoneking and the always entertaining Hamish Blake .

80's Special

Put on your shoulder pads and perm your hair, this week Spicks and Specks is taking you back to the 80s. Our totally awesome guests tonight are Uncanny X-Men’s Brian Mannix, comedian George McEncroe, Chantoozie Ally Fowler and funny man Dave O’Neil.

Episode 42

This week the Spicks & Specks team have searched through all of the footage and put together of the best & funniest moments for 2009. This year we saw our 200th show come about and loved having you all along for the ride, so sit back, relax and laugh along with Adam, Myf, Alan and guests as the music show brings you the best of it’s best.

Episode 43

This week the Spicks & Specks team have decided to bring you all of the bits & pieces that ended up on the editing room floor. You'll see the comical mistakes, funny stories and segments that just didn’t fit into our half hour show. Then we finish with something a little bit naughty!

A Very Specky Christmas 2009

Be sure to tune into ABC1 Sunday December 20th at 7.30pm to see our Spicks & Specks Christmas Special coming live from Bethlehem this year. Join us as we celebrate the year that was 2009 with all your Spicks and Specks favourites.

Episode 2

We kick off 2010 with special guests Australian rock legend Dave Faulkner, Kiwi comedian Cal Wilson, 2009 ARIA Best Female Artist winner Sarah Blasko and Spicks and Specks favourite, Hamish Blake. Noriko Tadano will also be performing on the traditional Japanese instrument, the Shamisen

Episode 3

This week on Spicks and Specks our special guests are one of Australia’s finest conductors Richard Gill, funny woman Kitty Flanagan, Queen of Loops Mirihangi and loveable Spicks favourite Denise Scott We also have a special performance by The Nymphs who take a step back to the 1940s, echoing the sass and class of the Andrews Sisters.

Episode 4

This week we on Spicks and Specks our special guest are Australia’s answer to Elvis Dan Sultan, Aussie actor and TV personality Ernie Dingo, song-bird Missy Higgins and side-splitting lady of comedy Magda Szubanski.

Episode 5

Our special guest this week on Spicks and Specks are Kids in the Kitchen’s Scott Carne, lady of laughs Meshel Laurie, Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine and Comedian and radio personality Dave Callan.

Episode 6

Our special guest this week on Spicks and Specks are The Three Deck Wizard Carl Cox, Spicks and Specks favourite Dave O'Neil, Canadian alt country singer Neko Case and one half of The Scared Weird Little Guys, Rusty Berther.

Episode 7

This week on Spicks and Specks our special guests are Dinosaur Jr’s J Mascis, funny-man Colin Lane, darling of opera Antoinette Halloran and Scottish comedian Jason Cook.

Episode 8

This week on Spicks and Specks our special guests are Fame: The Musical’s Chris Durling, funny-woman Fiona O'Loughlin, iconic Australian entertainer Patti Newton and American comedian Eddie Ifft

Episode 9

This Week on Spicks and Specks our special guests are singer and guitarist Paul Dempsey, lady of laughs Cal Wilson, iconic Australian actress Colette Mann and The D-Gen’s Tony Martin. We also have a special performance by The Beez

Episode 10

This week our special guests on Spicks and Specks are Cold Chisel’s Ian Moss, Spicks and Specks favourite Denise Scott, Soul sister Danielle Carauna, better known as Mama Kin and American comedian who now calls Australia home, Tommy Dean.

Episode 11

This week on Spicks and Specks our special guest are pianist and composer Joe Chindamo, Canadian comedian Phil Nichol, The Dresden Dolls’ Amanda Palmer, and Tripod’s Scott Edgar

Episode 12

On Spicks and Specks this week our special guests are The Angels' frontman Doc Neeson, Spicks favourite Meshel Laurie, Mama Mia's Lara Mulcahy and The Mighty Boosh’s Rich Fulcher There is also a special performance from The Perch Creek Family Jug Band.

Episode 13

On Spicks and Specks this week our special guests are Kisschasy front man Darren Cordeux, American comedian Reginald D Hunter, soul singer Darlene Love and metal head comedian Steve Hughes.

Episode 14

On Spicks and Specks this week our special guests Australian singer, song writer and television personality Mark Holden, funny-woman Felicity Ward, Operator Please’s Amandah Wilkinson and Spicks’ family member Hamish Blake.

Episode 15

Rock’n’roll icon Meat Loaf, lady of laughs Magda Szubanski, Magic Dirt’s Adalita and Australia’s favourite Irishman Jimeoin.

Episode 16

This week on Spicks and Specks the special Aussie singer Sarah McLeod, The D-Gen’s Tony Martin, Jewish reggae musician Matisyahu and loveable larrikin Frank Woodley.

Britannia Special

This week is the first of our around the world specials for 2010. First stop is Great Britain with our Britannia Special. Our Special guests are the jazzy Jamie Cullum, British comedian Sarah Millican music journalist Ritchie Yorke, and Spicks favourite Hamish Blake. There is also a special performance by Elton Jack.

Episode 18

Our Special guests this week are American singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman, stand up comedian Craig Hill, musically diverse Bob Brozman, and Melbourne comedian Denise Scott. There is also a special performance by Squawkestra.

Episode 19

Our Special guests this week are the music guru John Foreman, Aussie comedian Kitty Flanagan, American folk singer Mary Gauthier, and stand up comedian Tommy Dean. There is also a special performance by The Break.

Episode 20

Our Special guests this week are one half of British electro act Basement Jaxx, Felix Buxton, award winning Producer Mark Opitz, aussie comedian Meshel Laurie, and former drama teacher turned comedian Damian Callinan.

Episode 21

Guests: Lisa Lambert Jimeoin Amber Lawrence Tony Martin

Episode 22

Our Special guests this week are the burlesque vamp Christa Hughes, Stand-up Comedian Andrew O’Neill, Aussie muso Rohan Brooks, and everyone’s favourite Hamish Blake.

Americana Special

For our Americana Special, guests this week are jazz and blues legend Barbara Morrison, American comedian Tommy Dean, Country Soul singer Diana Trask, and stand up comedian Denise Scott. There is also a special performance by the Dixieland jazz band, Dave Hetherington’s Jazzbos.

Episode 24

Our Special guests this week are Aussie Rock Singer Ron Peno, regular guest comedian Meshel Laurie , Opera Singer Jacqueline Porter, and adopted Irish mega star comedian Des Bishop. There is also a special performance by Barry Morgan, from the world of Organs.

Episode 25

Our Special guests this week are UK talent Gemma Ray, English comedian Tom Binns, Yellow Wiggle Sam Moran, and popular & versatile comedian Dave O’Neil.

Episode 26

Our Special guests this week are Country Singer Felicity Urquhart, Tasmanian Comedian Hannah Gadsby, Lead Singer Phil Jamieson, and English comedian Ross Noble.

Episode 27

Our Special guests this week are Irish Singer Brian McFadden, British Comedian Gina Yashere, the Jazz honed voice of Megan Washington and the very popular Aussie comedian Damian Callinan.

Episode 28

Our Special guests this week are Hall of Fame and Aussie Rock Chick Chrissy Amphlett, Melbourne Comedian Denise Scott, Country rock singer Henry Wagons, and comedian Celia Pacquola.

Europa Special

For our Europa Special, guests this week are Swedish Singer Songwriter Jens Lekman, comedian Meshel Laurie, Australian music conductor Richard Gill, and comedian Joe Avati.

Episode 30

Joining Adam, Myf and Alan this week are Canadian singer/songwriter Ann Vriend, Aussie rock band Church front-man Steve Kilbey, English comedian and radio host John Richardson, and show favourite Dave O'Neill.

Episode 31

Our Special guests this week are Singer & Songwriter Ella Hooper, American comedian Dom Irrera, Composer, Producer and Music Director Gil Askey and our own Aussie Comedian Frank Woodley.

Episode 32

This week on Spicks and Specks - Indie pop star Katrina Noorbergen, US comedian Greg Behrendt, Conductor Benjamin Northey & Denise Scott.

Episode 33

Joining Adam, Myf and Alan this week are the man behind 'Keating the Musical' Casey Bennetto, English comedian Tim Vine, 'impossible dreamer' Kamahl, and comedian Meshel Laurie.

Episode 34

Our Special guests this week are musician and writer Paul Stewart, singer & entertainer Little Pattie and British comedians Francesca Martinez and Ross Noble. There is also a special performance by Peter Nowotnik.

Australiana Special

In our “Australiana Special”, guests this week are singer, songwriter Gabriella Cilmi, Aussie comedian Dave O’Neil, singer & entertainer Troy Cassar-Daley and Aussie comedian Frank Woodley. There is also 2 special performances by Wayne Thorpe and another by Doug Goodman & Wacca the Gumtree Drummer.

Funniest Moments of 2010

This week the Spicks and Specks team have searched through all of the footage and put together the best and funniest moments for 2010. The whole team at Spicks and Specks has loved having you all along for the ride, so sit back, relax and laugh along with Adam, Myf, Alan and guests as the music show brings you the best of its best.

Deleted Scenes

This Week the Spicks and Specks team have decided to bring you all of the bits and pieces that ended up on the editing room floor. You'll see the comical mistakes, funny stories and segments tht just didn't fit into our half hour show. Then we finish with something a little bit naughty.

Season 6, Episode 38

Season 6, Episode 39

Season 6, Episode 40

Season 6, Episode 41

Season 6, Episode 42

A Very Specky Christmas 2010

We will be celebrating Christmas and recapping the year that was 2010 with all the usual joy and merriment when we bring you A Very Specky Christmas this Christmas Eve at 8.30pm. This year we are coming live from Santa’s Workshop and will be joined by Aussie rock icon Jimmy Barnes, Spicks and Specks family member Denise Scott, 2010 ARIA winner Sia Furler and Australia’s favourite Irish comedian Jimeoin.

Episode 2

Guests this week include the dapper Stephen K Amos, king of the miniature keyboard David O’Doherty, the dazzling Kitty Flanagan and 24-carat hip-hop comedian Doc Brown grace our panel and the boys from Tripod have their way with favourite segment Look What They’ve Done to Our Song Ma. But wait, there’s more. Keep an eye out for special guest appearances by Dave O’Neil, Pete Helliar, Felicity Ward, Tom Ballard, Adam Rozenbachs, jazzy Brits The Horne Section & many more….

Colin Lane, Anthony Warlow, Grace Woodroofe & Hamish Blake

Adam, Myf and Alan are joined by comedian Colin Lane; the man with one of the finest voices in Australia, Anthony Warlow; singer/songwriter Grace Woodroofe; and Spicks and Specks favourite Hamish Blake.

Marcia Hines, Justin Heazlewood, Shaun Diviney & Peter Helliar

Joining Adam, Myf and Alan are 'queen of pop' Marcia Hines, musical comedian Justin Heazlewood, Short Stack front-man Shaun Diviney, and stand-up comedian Peter Hellier.

Vince Jones, Matt Lee, Meshel Laurie & Scott Edgar

Joining Adam, Myf and Alan are jazz musician Vince Jones, singer, dancer and choreographer Matt Lee, comedian Meshel Laurie, and Tripod guitarist Scott Edgar.

Christie Whelan, Tommy Dean, Brian Mannix & Dave O'Neil

Joining Adam, Myf and Alan are lead star of 'Xanadu the Musical,' singer and actress Christie Whelan, comedian Tommy Dean, rock 'n roller Brian Mannix, and show favourite Dave O'Neil.

Ben Folds, Adam Richard, Jane Badler & Denise Scott

Joining Adam, Myf and Alan are American singer/songwriter Ben Folds, comedian Adam Richard, cabaret singer and actress Jane Badler, and show favourite Denise Scott. Country horror band Graveyard Train close the show.

Glenn Wheatley, MC Azmarino, Tommy Dean & Peter Helliar

Joining Adam, Myf and Alan are entertainment manager Glenn Wheatley, MC Azmarino from Melbourne group Diafrix, US comedian Tommy Dean, and Aussie comedian and actor Peter Helliar.

Finbar Furey, Shane Nicholson, Scott Edgar, Dave O'Neil

Joining Adam, Myf and Alan are Irish whistle player and singer Finbar Furey, country singer/songwriter Shane Nicholson, musical comedian Scott Edgar, and show favourite Dave O'Neil.

Diesel, Chris Botti, Judith Lucy and Damian Callinan

Joining Adam, Myf and Alan are singer/songwriter Diesel, American trumpeter and composer Chris Botti, comedian and writer Judith Lucy, and comedian Damian Callinan. The Bombay Royale will close the show.

Courtney Taylor-Taylor, Geraldine Quinn, Scott Edgar & Pete Helliar

Joining Adam, Myf and Alan are Dandy Warhol, Courtney Taylor-Taylor, rock comedy, diva Geraldine Quinn, musical comedian Scott Edgar and general larrikin Pete Helliar.

Kellie Dickerson, Tommy Dean, Quan Yeomans & Cal Wilson

This week our special guests on Spicks and Specks are Regurgitator front man Quan Yeomans, Kiwi comedian Cal Wilson, conductor and musical director Kellie Dickerson and an American comedian who now calls Australia home, Tommy Dean. The Magnets join us for Look What They've Done to My Song Ma.

Paris Wells, Jimeoin, Iain Grandage & Frank Woodley

Joining Adam, Myf and Alan are soul/funk singer Paris Wells, funnyman Jimeoin, composer Iain Grandage, and professional show-off Frank Woodley.

Justin Burford, Meshel Laurie, Sharon Millerchip & Dave O'Neil

Joining Adam, Alan and Myf tonight and End of Fashion singer Justin Burford, funny woman Meshel Laurie, musical theatre star Sharon Millerchip, and comedian Dave O'Neil. The six piece Latin band Carino Son close the show.

Mic Conway, Lawrence Mooney, Marina Prior & Denise Scott

Joining Adam, Alan and Myf are ARIA award-winning musician, actor and fire eater Mic Conway, stand-up comedian Lawrence Mooney, Australia's leading lady Marina Prior and show favourite Denise Scott.

Wendy Stapleton, Tom Ballard, Antionette Halloran & Damian Callinan

Joining Adam, Alan and Myf are singer and actress Wendy Stapleton, radio presenter and comedian Tom Ballard, operatic soprano Antoinette Halloran, and stand-up comic Damian Callinan.

John Williamson, Jimeoin, Leah Flanagan & Dave O'Neil

Joining Adam, Alan and Myf are Australia's true blue balladeer John Williamson, stand-up comedian Jimeoin, cabaret singer/songwriter Leah Flanagan and show favourite Dave O'Neil. That 1 Guy closes the show.

Iva Davies, Dave Thornton, Alana Stone & Frank Woodley

Joining Adam, Alan and Myf are Icehouse front-man Iva Davies, stand-up comedian Dave Thornton, singer/songwriter Alana Stone and professional show-off Frank Woodley. The Tango Salon closes the show.

Ella Hooper, Meshel Laurie, Richard Gill & Hamish Blake

Joining Adam, Alan and Myf are singer/songwriter Ella Hooper, comedian Meshel Laurie, conductor Richard Gill, and show favourite Hamish Blake. Dr Allan Zavod closes the show.

Jane Clifton, Lawrence Mooney, Winston McCall & Peter Helliar

Joining Adam, Alan and Myf are actress and singer Jane Clifton, comedian Lawrence Mooney, Parkway Drive front-man Winston McCall, and comedian Peter Helliar. Mick Stuart closes the show.

Sharon Jones, Felicity Ward, Michael Chugg & Tommy Dean

Joining Adam, Alan and Myf are American soul/funk singer Sharon Jones, comedian Felicity Ward, music promoter Michael Chugg, and US comedian Tommy Dean. One-man-band Juzzy Smith will close the show.

Patrizio Buanne, Meshel Laurie, Pigeon John & Damian Callinan

Adam, Alan and Myf are joined by Italian baritone singer Patrizio Buanne, comedian Meshel Laurie, American hip hop rapper Pigeon John, and comedian Damian Callinan.

Ross Wilson, Pete Helliar, Bernadette Robinson & Denise Scott

Adam, Alan and Myf are joined by rock 'n roller Ross Wilson, comedian Pete Helliar, singer and entertainer Bernadette Robinson, and show favourite Denise Scott. Dan Warner closes the show.

Lee Kernaghan, Rusty Bertha, Fiona Campbell & Greg Fleet

Joining Adam, Alan and Myf are country music star Lee Kernaghan, scared weird little guy Rusty Bertha, mezzo soprano Fiona Campbell, and comedian Greg Fleet. Deborah Kayder and Nick Tsiavos close the show.

Kram, Josh Earl, Hugh Halliday & Dave O'Neil

Joining Adam, Alan and Myf are Kram from Spiderbait, musical comedian Josh Earl, opera director Hugh Halliday, and show favourite Dave O'Neil.

Scott Edgar, Takesha Meshe-Kizart, Denise Scott & Red Symons

Adam, Alan and Myf are joined by musical comedian Scott Edgar, American soprano Takesha Meshe-Kizart, funny favourite Denise Scott, and Red Symons. Boogie Woogie piano player Jan Preston closes the show.

The Very Best of Spicks and Specks Part 1

Adam, Alan and Myf revisit their favourite moments including Adam's very first opening monologue, a diverse range of artists who have featured in 'Look Ma', and some of the greatest comedian guests.

The Very Best of Spicks and Specks Part 2

The world of music exposed like never before. Comedian Adam Hills leads two teams through different rounds of music-related riddles and games.

Finale

After seven years, 277 episodes, more than 150 special guests, and thousands of questions, the purple velvet curtain will close for the last time on Australia's favourite music quiz show. Join Adam, Alan and Myf for the finale.

Meshel Laurie, Des Bishop, Jacqui Dark, and Jay Watson

Joining Josh Earl, Ella Hooper and Adam Richard are panellists Meshel Laurie, Des Bishop, Jacqui Dark, and Jay Watson from Tame Impala along with musical guests Hetty Kate and the Twenty 20s.

Suzi Quatro, Helen Croome, Lewis Hobba and Lawrence Mooney

Our guest panellists joining Josh, Ella and Adam are rock legend Suzi Quatro, singer Helen Croome also known as Gossling, and comedians Lewis Hobba and Lawrence Mooney.

Clairy Browne, Simon Tedeschi, Luke McGregor and Tom Gleeson

Host Josh Earl and team captains Ella Hooper and Adam Richard are joined by singer Clairy Browne, pianist Simon Tedeschi, and comedians Luke McGregor and Tom Gleeson along with musical act The Bluebottles.

Nadia Salemme, Urzila Carlson, Sean Kelly and Dave O'Neil

Host Josh Earl and team captains Ella Hooper and Adam Richard are joined by musician Sean Kelly, comedians Dave O'Neil and Urzila Carlson, journalist Nadia Salemme and musical act Tjupurru and Efiq Zulfiqar.

Ricki-Lee Coulter, DJ Shadow, Tom Gleeson & Tegan Higginbotham

Host Josh Earl and team captains Ella Hooper and Adam Richard are joined by Ricki-Lee Coulter, DJ Shadow and comedians Tom Gleeson and Tegan Higginbotham. A special Spicks and Specks remix by DJ Speckta to close the show.

Kate Miller-Heidke, Tony Martin, Celia Pacquola & Joseph Tawadros

Host Josh Earl and team captains Ella Hooper and Adam Richard are joined by singer, songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke, comedians Tony Martin and Celia Pacquola and oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros.

Peter Oxley, Dave O'Neil, Tom Ballard & Ashleigh Dallas

Our guest panellists joining Josh, Ella and Adam are Peter Oxley from the Sunnyboys, comedians Dave O'Neil and Tom Ballard and country singer Ashleigh Dallas. Performance by musical guest, harpist Alana Conway.

Denise Drysdale, Dan Sultan, Ben Mingay & Gen Fricker

Denise Drysdale, singer Dan Sultan, singer/actor Ben Mingay and comedian Gen Fricker join Josh, Ella and Adam on this episode. Plus musical guest Taylor Pfeiffer as Banjo Girl.

Antoinette Halloran, Damien Dempsey, Jason Byrne & Joe Lycett

Host Josh Earl and team captains Ella Hooper and Adam Richard are joined by Opera singer Antoinette Halloran, Irish singer Damien Dempsey and comedians Jason Byrne and Joe Lycett.

Wilma Smith, Jake Stone, Kevin Bridges & David O'Doherty

Host Josh Earl and team captains Ella Hooper and Adam Richard are joined by violinist Wilma Smith, Bluejuice frontman Jake Stone, comedians Kevin Bridges and David O'Doherty and musical act the Melbourne Ska Orchestra.

Richard Gill, Ade Edmondson, Felicity Ward & Shappi Khorsandi

Joining the Spicks and Specks team are conductor Richard Gill, comedy legend best known as punk rocker Vyvyan from the Young Ones Ade Edmondson, comedians Felicity Ward and Shappi Khorsandi.

Martha Davis, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Frank Woodley, Luke McGregor & PHIA

Host Josh Earl and team captains Ella Hooper and Adam Richard are joined by legendary front woman of the Motels Martha Davis, opera singer Teddy Tahu Rhodes, comedians Frank Woodley and Luke McGregor and, musical guest PHIA.

Reece Mastin, Emma Matthews, Claire Hooper and Kyle Kinane

Host Josh Earl and team captains Ella Hooper and Adam Richard are joined by pop sensation Reece Mastin, opera singer Emma Matthews and comedians Claire Hooper and Kyle Kinane.

Lucy Durack, Ashley Evans, Meshel Laurie & Luke McGregor

Host Josh Earl and team captains Ella Hooper and Adam Richard are joined by performer Lucy Durack, world-renowned choreographer Ashley Evans, comedians Meshel Laurie and Luke McGregor, and musical act Living Room.

Adalita, Seth Sentry, Stephen K. Amos & James Acaster

Host Josh Earl and team captains Ella Hooper and Adam Richard are joined by rock goddess Adalita, hip hop artist Seth Sentry and comedians Stephen K. Amos and James Acaster.

John Paul Young, Jasmine Rae, Dave Hughes, Michael Winslow

The Spicks and Specks team are joined by legendary singer John Paul Young, country singer Jasmine Rae, comedian Dave Hughes, and the man with 10,000 sound effects Michael Winslow plus musical act The Lost Clog.

Lisa Mccune, Grandmaster Flash, Meshel Laurie, Lewis Hobba, Barbarion

Host Josh Earl and team captains Ella Hooper and Adam Richard are joined by the multi-talented Lisa McCune, legendary hip hop artist Grandmaster Flash and comedians Meshel Laurie and Lewis Hobba, plus musical act Barbarion.

Michael Franti, Deborah Cheetham, Claire Hooper, Tom Gleeson, Nigel Maclean and Laurie Ernst

Host Josh Earl and team captains Ella Hooper and Adam Richard are joined by American musician Michael Franti, celebrated soprano singer Deborah Cheetham and comedians Tom Gleeson and Claire Hooper, plus musicians Nigel Maclean and Laurie Ernst.

Vance Joy, Lara Mulcahy, Denise Scott, Dave O'Neil, The Frowning Clouds

The Spicks and Specks team are joined by singer, songwriter and Triple J's latest Hottest 100 winner Vance Joy, the highly talented performer, Lara Mulcahy and two of Spicks and Specks favourite comedians Dave O'Neil and Denise Scott. Plus musical act the Frowning Clouds.