The BEST episodes of Spicks and Specks season 4
Every episode of Spicks and Specks season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Spicks and Specks season 4!
Adam Hills hosts this lighthearted music quiz show. The two teams are captained by Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough.
#1 - Kaki King, Adam Rozenbachs, Richard Gill & Dave O'Neil
Season 4 - Episode 38 - Aired 10/22/2008
Our special guests this week are conductor extraordinaire Richard Gill, comedian and radio star Dave O’Neil, American guitarist and singer Kaki King and comedian Adam Rozenbachs. Be sure to watch Kaki King pay tribute to deaf leopard!
#2 - Matthew Murphy, Ryan Shelton, Steve Lukather & Meshel Laurie
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/26/2008
The special guests this week are The Wombats singer Matthew Murphy, the rye-larious Ryan Shelton, Toto rocker Steve Lukather and the dazzling Mehsel Laurie. This week's closing performance will feature Matthew's band, The Wombats, sing the theme song for the TV show Postman Pat, in Norwegian.
#3 - Guy Sebastian, Cal Wilson, Guy Pratt & Dave O'Neil
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/6/2008
Myf's guests this week are Guy Pratt and comedian Dave O'Neil, while Alan's guests are singer Guy Sebastian and stand up comedian Cal Wilson.
#4 - Antoinette Halloran, Hamish Blake, Ron Sexsmith & Dave O'Neil
Season 4 - Episode 34 - Aired 9/24/2008
Our special guests this week are Canadian singer songwriter Ron Sexsmith, comedian Dave O’Neil, acclaimed Australian soprano Antoinette Halloran and reigning ghosting champion Hamish Blake. Be sure to watch the end of the show for a stellar performance by Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro.
#5 - The Best of 2008
Season 4 - Episode 42 - Aired 11/19/2008
This week all your favourites moments of Spicks & Specks are all rolled into one show, as we give you the best of 2008. All your favourite moments have been carefully chosen and put together by our expert team. Hours turned into days which turned into weeks trying to choose the best moments. But we think we've finally done it. Check it out for yourself and be sure to watch the show.
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Season 4 - Episode 40 - Aired 11/5/2008
Our special guests this week are indigenous didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton, comedian and author Denise Scott, International hit maker Leo Sayer and musical comedian Eddie Perfect. Be sure to watch for a sneak of Eddie Perfect performing a song from the hit stage show, Shane Warne: The Musical.
#7 - Christine Anu, Hamish Blake, Geoffrey Rush & Felicity Ward
Season 4 - Episode 41 - Aired 11/12/2008
Our special guests this week are Oscar winning Geoffrey Rush, funny girl Felicity Ward, the all singing and all dancing Christine Anu and the popular Hamish Blake. This week’s episode closes the show with The Wiggles, as they play their version of the U2 song “Angel of Harlem”.
#8 - Mia Dyson, Heath Franklin, Ian Dickson & Des Bishop
Season 4 - Episode 39 - Aired 10/29/2008
Our special guests this week are music industry insider turned Idol judge Ian “Dicko” Dickson, International comedian Des Bishop, singer/songwriter Mia Dyson and Aussie comedian Heath Franklin. Be sure to watch to see Des Bishop perform a classic hip hop song with a twist.
#9 - Judy Stone, Arj Barker, Rob Mills & Reginald D. Hunter
Season 4 - Episode 33 - Aired 9/17/2008
Our special guests this week are smooth talking US comedian Reginald D Hunter, from Idol to musical theatre Robert “Millsy” Mills, 60’s “Bandstand” regular Judy Stone and US comedian Arj Barker. Be sure to watch the end of the show for proof that accordions really do rock!
#10 - Kate Ceberano, Maeve Higgins, Paul Dyer & Reginald D. Hunter
Season 4 - Episode 29 - Aired 8/20/2008
Our special guests this week are musician extraordinaire Paul Dyer, from the US smooth talking comedian Reginald D Hunter, Aussie songstress Kate Ceberano, Irish comedian Maeve Higgins. The ‘Look What They’ve Done to My Song, Ma…’ segment sees the songs being played in the style of a New Orleans Marching Band by The Hoodoo Mayhem Brass Band. This episode closes with a live performance by Hoodoo Mayhem as they take out the show with a New Orleans style rendition of a familiar theme song.
#11 - Fuzzy, Hamish Blake, Kim Salmon & Dave O'Neil
Season 4 - Episode 28 - Aired 8/13/2008
Our special guests this week are indie rock musician Kim Salmon, comedian Dave O’Neil, music show host with the most Fuzzy and party boy Hamish Blake. Our special guest DJ for our pedal power game, ‘Malvern Stars on 45’ is the talented DJ M.A.F.I.A. The episode closes with a video clip from with a song called “Sex Appeal”. Be sure to watch for a laugh…
#12 - Natalie Pa'apa'a, Dave O'Neil, Damien Leith & Cal Wilson
Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 6/18/2008
Our special guests this week are Blue King Brown band member Natalie Pa’apa’a, comedian and radio announcer Dave O’Neil, Irish singer/songwriter Damien Leith and Kiwi funny girl Cal Wilson. This week’s closing performance is a special one, as it involves one guest performing a cover of Whitney Houston’s, “I Will Always Love You”. Stay tuned… This weeks 'Look Ma...' band are The Junes
#13 - Nell Campbell, Ross Noble, Troy Cassar Daley & Felicity Ward
Season 4 - Episode 30 - Aired 8/27/2008
Our special guests this week are Australian Country Music singer Troy Cassar Daley, Aussie Comedian Felicity Ward, singer and actress Nell Campbell and hilarious in more ways than one comedian Ross Noble. This episode closes with a video clip from an American actor turned singer turned actor again. It was a hit in the 80’s but then that doesn’t say much…so were Hammer pants.
#14 - Dan Sultan, Denise Scott, Geoffrey Rush & Hamish Blake
Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/11/2008
Our special guests this week are actor and Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush, Australia’s Next Top Model/Comedian Hamish Blake, Australian singer & songwriter Dan Sultan and stand-up comedian Denise Scott. This week’s closing performance is a video clip that reached #1 in the UK charts in 1982. “Save Your Love” by Renee and Renato was a Christmas hit and we’re sure it will be with you.
#15 - Ali McGregor, Sammy J., John O'Connell & Hamish Blake
Season 4 - Episode 31 - Aired 9/3/2008
Our special guests this week are internationally acclaimed choreographer John O’Connell, ‘Ghosting’ champion Hamish Blake, Opera soprano and burlesque performer Ali McGregor and comedian Sammy J. This episode closes with a special duet featuring Sammy J and…Sammy J? Special guest DJ for ‘Malvern Stars’ is DJ Katch of the Resin Dogs.
#16 - Caroline O’Connor, Frank Woodley, Julien Temple & Dave O'Neil
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/20/2008
Our special guests this week are Broadway luminary Caroline O’Connor, funny man Frank Woodley, documentary & music video director Julien Temple and comedian/ radio announcer Dave O’Neil. The closing performance features a live performance from Caroline O’Connor and the Carnevel Strings, as they perform an Edith Piaf rendition of the Sex Pistols song “Anarchy in the UK”.
#17 - Richard O'Brien, Meshel Laurie, Richard Gill & David O'Doherty
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/27/2008
Our special guests this week are one of Australia’s finest conductors Richard Gill, funny girl Meshel Laurie, Rocky Horror writer/ actor Richard O’Brien and stand-up comedian David O’Doherty. This week's closing performance see's the panel pay a special tribute to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This is one show not to be missed.
#18 - Sally Seltmann, Colin Lane, Jacki Weaver & Peter Helliar
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/5/2008
Our special guests this week are television & theatre veteran Jacki Weaver, comedian & radio announcer Pete Helliar, New Buffalo singer & songwriter Sally Seltmann and comedian Colin Lane. This week’s closing performance will feature dub-tango band Tangazo, and their own version of the Duran Duran song, “Hungry Like The Wolf”.
#19 - Ali McGregor, Felicity Ward, Barry McGuire & Dave O'Neill
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/12/2008
Our special guests this week are funny girl Felicity Ward, American singer-songwriter Barry McGuire, reggae sensation Ali Campbell and comedian Dave O'Neil. This week’s closing performance features a live rendition of Barry McGuire's 1965 protest song, "Eve of Destruction".
#20 - Brian McFadden, Stephen K. Amos, Casey Bennetto & Meshel Laurie
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/9/2008
Our special guests this week are Irish pretty boy Brian McFadden, naughty but nice comedian Stephen K. Amos, Keating! The Musical star Casey Bennetto and golden girl Meshel Lauire. This week’s closer will feature one of Australia’s unique performers, the inimitable Bob Log III, as he pays homage to Alice Cooper’s School's Out for Summer.
#21 - Lorna Luft, Jonathan Biggins, Wilbur Wilde & Felicity Ward
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/7/2008
Our special guests this week are stage and screen siren Lorna Luft, comedian and broadcaster Jonathan Biggins, aussie sax player Wilber Wilde and comedian Felicity Ward. This week’s closing performance features Lorna Luft, accompanied by The Wilbur Wilde Ordeal, as they belt out “Rockabye Your Baby With A Dxie Melody”
#22 - Lisa Miller, Greedy Smith, Dylan Lewis & Judith Lucy
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/14/2008
Our special guests this week are former ABC Recovery host Dylan Lewis, straight talking comedian Judy Lucy, singer and songwriter Lisa Miller and Mental As Anything band member Greedy Smith. This week’s closing performance features a video clip from Cameo called “Word Up” from 1987. It combines dancing policemen, great moustaches, and a red leather codpiece. This has to be seen to be believed.
#23 - Nicolette Fraillon, Hamish Blake, Mike McLeish & Peter Rowsthorn
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/16/2008
Our special guests this week are masterful conductor Nicolette Fraillon, funny boy Hamish Blake, the man who makes Keating look cool Mike McLeish and Brett from Kath and Kim, Peter Rowsthorn. This week’s closing performance will feature a live performance from Mike McLeish, along with the creator of Keating! The Musical, Casey Bennetto and a song they have written especially for the show entitled “Slow Song”.
#24 - Behind the Scenes
Season 4 - Episode 36 - Aired 10/8/2008
In this episode we have taken the time to answer some long awaited questions from our viewers. How does Alan Brough really know that much about music? Which moment is Myf Warhurst’s most embarrassing? Hosted by Hamish Blake, we take you behind the scenes and expose how Spicks and Specks is made. There are interviews with Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough as they share their favourite moments over the past four seasons. See which games didn’t make it and how we choose our guests for the show. This is one for the fans and not to be missed.
#25 - Rhonda Burchmore, Mark Watson, John Butler & Kristen Schaal
Season 4 - Episode 35 - Aired 10/1/2008
Our special guests this week are Australia singer songwriter John Butler, American comedian Kristen Schaal, of Australia’s best loved performers Rhonda Burchmore and comedian Mark Watson. Be sure to watch tonight’s episode for a live instrumental performance from John Butler, as he shows us just what he can do with a thirteen string guitar, on a number called “Ocean”.