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The Hamster Wheel

The Hamster Wheel

20112 Seasons16 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The Hamster Wheel is an Australian television satirical comedy series broadcast on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation television station ABC1. It is presented by The Chaser.

NetworksABC TV

Top Cast

Andrew Hansen

Andrew Hansen

Andrew Hansen

Chris Taylor

Chris Taylor

Chris Taylor

Chas Licciardello

Chas Licciardello

Chas Licciardello

Julian Morrow

Julian Morrow

Julian Morrow

Craig Reucassel

Craig Reucassel

Craig Reucassel

About The Hamster Wheel

The Hamster Wheel is a news, comedy series that first aired in 2011. it stars Andrew Hansen, Chris Taylor, Chas Licciardello. The Hamster Wheel is an Australian television satirical comedy series broadcast on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation television station ABC1. It is presented by The Chaser.

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