Hamish & Andy

Hamish Blake and Andy Lee, collectively known as Hamish & Andy, are celebrated Australian icons whose careers as entertainers, writers, producers, comedians, and media performers have spanned over two decades. Together, they have earned widespread recognition, including multiple Logies, AACTAs, ARIAs, and Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs). Individually, Hamish has received two Gold Logies (2012 and 2022) for Most Popular Personality, along with two Silver Logies for Most Popular Presenter.

Hamish & Andy rose to unparalleled success in Australian radio in the early 2000s. Their national Drive show became the highest-rating radio program in Australian history, attracting around 2.5 million listeners each week and maintaining that audience for an extraordinary four years. Following a temporary retirement from drive time in 2011, they returned in 2015 to HIT Radio’s national Drive program. After a farewell tour in 2017, they transitioned to podcasting with their self-titled show on LiSTNR, consistently topping the iTunes charts as Australia’s #1 podcast. Along the way, they collected numerous Australian Commercial Radio Awards.

They also released two highly successful compilation albums: Unessential Listening (2008), which went platinum, and Celebrating Over 50 Glorious Years (2010), both celebrating their comedic brilliance.

In television, Hamish & Andy are iconic entertainers and creators. Their shows include Caravan of Courage and the globally popular Gap Year series, documenting adventures across New York, the UK, Asia, South America, India, New Zealand, and Europe—earning Silver Logies along the way. Other acclaimed series include True Story with Hamish & Andy and Hamish & Andy’s ‘Perfect’ Holiday.

Both have successful solo TV careers. Hamish hosts the ratings powerhouse and award-winning LEGO Masters Australia on Nine Network, while Andy has helmed The Cube and The Hundred for Network Ten and Nine, respectively, and has appeared as Gen Y Team Captain on Shaun Micallef’s Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation. The duo have also appeared on numerous popular Australian programs, including Have You Been Paying Attention, Spicks and Specks, Thank God You’re Here, The Project, Bluey, Utopia, and Rove, among others. They have hosted major events including the Logie Awards and Live Earth Australia.

Hamish has appeared in feature films including Two Little Boys, Now Add Honey, and voiced a role in Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet. Andy has starred in the short film Your Call Is Important To Us, earning a nomination for Best Performance at the Stellar Short Film Festival. The duo have also fronted national campaigns for Hubbl, Uber Eats, Hertz, and Tourism Australia.

As authors, Hamish & Andy have both achieved critical and commercial success. Andy is a celebrated children’s author, known for the best-selling international series Do Not Open This Book, while Hamish co-authored Textbook Romance – A User’s Guide to Successful Romancing with his wife, Zoë Foster Blake.

Both are dedicated advocates for important causes. Andy is an ambassador for Challenge, supporting children with cancer, while Hamish supports Soldier On, assisting veterans and their families, and is an ongoing supporter of Foodbank Australia.

Hamish & Andy’s enduring appeal lies in their unique chemistry, comedic timing, and relatable, engaging personalities. Whether on radio, television, podcasts, or live events, they continue to entertain, inspire, and connect with millions of Australians, maintaining their position as the nation’s most beloved entertainers.