True Story with Hamish & Andy
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television entertainment |
| Founded | June 5, 2017 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television series |
True Story with Hamish & Andy is an Australian TV program featuring the well-known radio and television personalities Hamish Blake and Andy Lee. The series debuted on 5 June 2017 and marks their third collaboration with the Nine Network.
In July 2017, the Nine Network confirmed a renewal for a second season, which premiered on 7 August 2018. The show was subsequently re-aired in 2022, following the broadcast of The Hundred with Andy Lee.
Synopsis
The show centers on Hamish & Andy as they engage with ordinary Australians who recount amusing true-life anecdotes. These stories are then humorously reenacted by Australian actors through comedic dramatizations.
Series overview
Season 1 (2017)
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Season 2 (2018)
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American adaptation
In February 2020, NBC revealed plans for a U.S. version of the series hosted by actors Ed Helms and Randall Park. The executive production team includes Tim Bartley, Hamish Blake, Andy Lee, Ryan Shelton, Ed Helms, Mike Falbo, and Nicolle Yaron, who also serves as showrunner. Production responsibilities are shared by Warner Horizon in conjunction with Pacific Electric Picture Co. and Universal Television Alternative Studio. By May 2021, the series shifted to the Peacock streaming platform. Retitled True Story with Ed and Randall, it officially launched on January 20, 2022.
Home media
The DVD release of the first season occurred on August 30, 2017; select editions contained extras such as the duo’s “Andy by Hamish” fragrance and popular promotional clips. Although the second season was not issued on DVD, it has been sporadically accessible via Nine Network’s catch-up platform 9Now. In June 2022, both seasons were made available on the Australian streaming service Stan, alongside their later project, Hamish and Andy's “Perfect” Holiday.