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The Thick Of It

9:40pm Friday 
28 November cc
To prove that the Minister is still up with the times, the department strive to come up with a 'funky' new policy.
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Adam is one of Australia's most talented and widely respected comedians.

Born among the fondues and large family sedans of 1970s Sydney, Adam Hill's first job in the entertainment industry was as a stage-hand on 'The Midday Show', where his main task was to make sure Ray Martin's hair didn't collapse and kill the guests.

Ray's hair having became too dangerous, Adam left The Midday Show and forged a career as a popular breakfast radio host and stand-up comedian.

But Adam had a dream, a dream that could only be realised overseas.

He wanted to meet his boyhood idol, Adam Ant.

In pursuit of Adam Ant Adam Hills moved to England and quickly became one of that country's most admired stand-up comics. His hilarious and life-affirming brand of comedy saw him nominated three times for the hugely prestigious Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival. He played sold-out tours, received people's-choice awards and was invited to perform in front of international producers at both the Montreal Comedy Festival and the Aspen Comedy Arts Festival.

The world was at his foot. But something was missing.

He still hadn't met Adam Ant.

One evening Adam was sitting around listening to Adam and the Ants neglected first album Dirk Wears White Sox when he received a phone call. Could it be Adam Ant? No, it was his Australian manager offering him the job of hosting Spicks and Specks. While Adam was deciding whether to take the job he received another phone call. Could this be Adam Ant?

Yes! It was Adam Ant! What? Adam Ant had called Adam Hills out of the blue? It seems Adam Ant was a great admirer of Adam Hills and a mutual friend had given Adam Adam's number. It was just like a fairytale where all the people involved were called Adam.

As Adam sat having tea with Adam he suddenly realised he had it all.