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Global Hero
News.com.au | January 27, 2006

POPULAR comedy series We Can Be Heroes has gone global.

The ABC program yesterday launched in the UK on the Fox Channels under the new name of The Nominees.

The show features five unique Australians who have made the shortlist to represent their state for the prestigious title of Australian of the Year.

From foul-mouthed schoolgirl Ja'mie King to the complexities of an Asian-Australian character telling the story of our Aboriginal heritage they all have a story to tell.

Series creator Chris Lilley, who is currently working on a new comedy project for ABC, says he is amazed the show has had international interest.

"It's unbelievable," he said.

"I never imagined the show would be exposed to such a massive audience."

Lilley has written a book based on the series to be released in May.

The series also will air later this year in New Zealand and on the Sundance Channel in the US.