Name: Double Take
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2009-07-23
Cast: Paul McCarthy, Amanda Bishop, Darren Weller, Helen Dallimore, Robin Goldsworthy

Australia's answer to SNL, but somehow drunker and more unhinged.

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22 min

Season 1 • Episode 10

Latest

Episode 10

Sep 24, 2009

Overview

Comedy

Hollywood heavyweights, political powerhouses, your next door neighbour... no-one is safe in Double Take. This classic Aussie sketch show balances the satirical with the downright silly with spoofs of TV shows, movies, celebrities and much more. Double Take features eerily close to the bone video clips which shed new light on the world's hottest musical acts, including Beyonce, Silverchair, Britney Spears, Kings of Leon, the Veronicas and rocking royal Prince Harry.

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sketch comedy

Satire vs. absurdismCelebrity cultureAustralian identityMedia parody

Standout Aspects

Acting

Cast transforms into Beyoncé and Prince Harry with terrifying commitment.

Writing

Musical parodies that somehow predicted where pop culture was heading.

Best for:Friends·Binge

Creators

Rick Kalowski, David McDonald

First AiredJul 23, 2009

StatusEnded

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Seasons1·Episodes10

Top Cast

Amanda Bishop

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Helen Dallimore

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Robin Goldsworthy

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Hollie Andrew

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Guy Edmonds

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Insight

Double Take arrived during Australia's golden era of sketch comedy, when shows like The Chaser and Summer Heights High proved local satire could out-niche the American imports.

Trivia

Paul McCarthy later became one of Australia's most in-demand voice actors, meaning you've probably heard him sell you insurance without realizing he's also your favorite unhinged Beyoncé impersonator.