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This Sporting Life was a culturally iconic Triple J radio comedy programme, created by award-winning actor-writer-comedians John Doyle and Greig Pickhaver , who performed as their characters Roy and HG. Broadcast from to , it was one of the longest-running, most popular and most successful radio comedy programmes of the television era in Australia. Undoubtedly the longest-running show in Triple J's programming history, it commanded a large and dedicated nationwide audience throughout its year run. The title This Sporting Life was taken from the novel and film of the same name. Often referred to by its acronym, TSL , the show was a parody of sporting panel programmes, although the duo cast a wide comedic net that encompassed entertainment, politics, celebrity and contemporary Australian culture in general.

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However the duo maintained an enduring relationship with actor Robbie McGregor who, in the guise of "King Wally Otto in the Soundproof Booth", provided the introduction, links and a wide variety of parodic fake advertisements. Interviewed in , John Doyle cited controversial broadcaster John Laws as a major influence:. J Barcoe. Sporty Jim IRE. Follow and track your favourite Horses, Jockeys and Trainers. Jacks Parrot FR. Categories : Australian comedy radio programs Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio programs Australian sports radio programs. Roy's tales of sporting achievement are mixed with reminiscences of his youth in Lithgow , his membership of the rambunctious Lithgow Shamrocks rugby league team, and his formative relationship with mentor and coach 'Grassy' Grannal. Fast Results. Another perennial aspect of their comedy is the overweening egotism and impossible achievements of "Rampaging" Roy Slaven, a character who was probably inspired by sports broadcaster and former professional rugby league footballer Rex Mossop , who was famous for his outspoken opinions and hilarious tautologies. Craig Lidster. Canal Rocks. Guests appeared on the programme in the early days, such as comedian Angela Webber in the guise of "punk granny" Lillian Pascoe, but guest appearances were gradually eliminated as the years passed.

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J M Burke. When there was a big crash on the first corner he claimed the track was to blame because it was "a joke". TSL was also notable as one of the few successful topical comedy programmes that was substantially improvised. A Watson. Much of Roy and HG's comedy is topical, poking fun at current sporting news, the foibles, ego trips and media gaffes of sporting, film and music stars, and the often risible phraseology used by sporting writers and commentators. The series concluded in early December Bill Leak illus. Dequinto IRE. Miss Fedora IRE. P Butler. Toggle limited content width. Often referred to by its acronym, TSL , the show was a parody of sporting panel programmes, although the duo cast a wide comedic net that encompassed entertainment, politics, celebrity and contemporary Australian culture in general. N Tinkler. Mrs H R J Nelmes.