The Chaser election specials are a number of Australian political satire based comedy programs produced by The Chaser. The shows, which have run under various titles, provide commentary on Australian federal election and has been produced since 2001 for ABC TV. The first show, The Election Chaser in 2001 was the first ever television production of the Chaser team. In 2004 and 2007 they produced The Chaser Decides which won the Logie Award for "Most Outstanding Comedy Program" for the 2004 series. In 2010, the Chaser team produced a 5-episode series about the 2010 election, called Yes We Canberra!. A new series was produced for the 2013 election, called The Hamster Decides. The Chaser's Election Desk aired in the six weeks prior to the 2016 federal election.
Cast: Chris Taylor, Chas Licciardello, Craig Reucassel
5 episodes
- 1. 23 October 2001Mal Award: Philip RuddockMA 15+CC25minOct 23, 2001
- 2. 30 October 2001Mal Award: Jackie KellyMA 15+CC25minOct 30, 2001
- 3. 6 November 2001Mal Award: Natasha Stott Despoja and Mark LathamMA 15+CC25minNov 6, 2001
- 4. 13 November 2001Mal Award: John HowardMA 15+CC25minNov 13, 2001
- 5. Episode 5No synopsis available yet.MA 15+CCNov 20, 2001
The Chaser Election Collection
The Chaser election specials are a number of Australian political satire based comedy programs produced by The Chaser. The shows, which have run under various titles, provide commentary on Australian federal election and has been produced since 2001 for ABC TV. The first show, The Election Chaser in 2001 was the first ever television production of the Chaser team. In 2004 and 2007 they produced The Chaser Decides which won the Logie Award for "Most Outstanding Comedy Program" for the 2004 series. In 2010, the Chaser team produced a 5-episode series about the 2010 election, called Yes We Canberra!. A new series was produced for the 2013 election, called The Hamster Decides. The Chaser's Election Desk aired in the six weeks prior to the 2016 federal election.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Charles Firth, Andrew Hansen, Dominic Knight, Chas Licciardello
