A mock documentary about how not to prepare for the Sydney Olympics, or any Olympics for that matter. This tape includes four episodes from the popular television satire. Incidents arising from the episodes include; accuracy, in particular the construction of the 100 metre track; the importance of flying with approved airlines and what happens when two international figures arrive on a non official airline; John appears on television defending Australia’s position on the environment while Bryan and Gina hear a proposal from rural Australia regarding the opening ceremony; there are moves to bring in an infallible drug test to the Olympics, but will it bring more harm than good? Cast includes John Clarke, Gina Riley and Bryan Dawe.
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ACMI Identifier
308968
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television comedies
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television comedies - Australia
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television programs
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television programs - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → International Olympic Committee
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Olympics
Television → Television comedies
Television → Television comedies → Television comedies - Australia
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)