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Anh's Brush With Fame

Anh's Brush with Fame is an Australian television show that is also known as Anh Do's Brush with Fame and in which comedian Anh Do interviews celebrities while he paints a portrait of them. Anh Do is in fact an experienced artist who has won art prizes before and who was in the running for the prestigious Archibald Prize until the final. Anh's Brush with Fame has welcomed a varied collection of celebrities over the years, including Gold Logie-winning Australian actor Craig McLachlan (Home and Away, The Doctor Blake Mysteries), Australian journalist and media personality Amanda Keller, and Scottish rick singer-songwriter Jimmy Barnes.

Rating:3.3 of 5Total number of episodes:19Last broadcast:15/09/2017 at 20:01

2017

Season 2, Episode 11 (Samuel Johnson)

15/09/2017 3.0 50 x

In Memory of Connie Johnson, we revisit Anh's chat with Love Your Sister co-founder, Gold Logie winner & passionate cancer crusader, Samuel Johnson. Sam opens up about a life plagued by immeasurable loss & personal tragedy.

Season 2, Episode 10 (Fiona Wood)

28/06/2017 3.0 24 x

Anh paints burns specialist & 2005 Australian of the Year Fiona Wood. The daughter of a Yorkshire miner became one of our greatest medical minds & inspires Anh with her enthusiasm & optimism. #AnhsBrushWithFame

Season 1, Episode 6 (Jimmy Barnes)

25/06/2017 4.0 21 x

How do you paint a national icon? That's the big question Anh Do has to ask himself as he attempts to create a portrait of Jimmy Barnes, easily Australia's most successful rock artist. #AnhsBrushWithFame

Season 1, Episode 2 (Amanda Keller)

21/06/2017 3.0 53 x

Comedian Anh Do chats with one of Australia's most beloved broadcasters and television personalities Amanda Keller as he paints her portrait. #AnhsBrushWithFame

Season 2, Episode 9 (Jack Charles)

14/06/2017 4.0 27 x

Anh's guest is veteran actor and loveable rogue Jack Charles. Jack has a chequered past of crime and addiction - how will Anh portray the wisdom and loneliness of this child of the Stolen Generation? #AnhsBrushWithFame

Season 2, Episode 8 (Tina Arena)

07/06/2017 3.0 35 x

Anh's guest this week is household name and acclaimed performer Tina Arena, who shares her journey from child star to international success and the challenges and sacrifices that have shaped her. #AnhsBrushWithFame

Season 1, Episode 1 (Magda Szubanski)

31/05/2017 3.0 34 x

Anh Do gets up close & personal with famous Australians as he paints their portrait. In this episode one of Australia's funniest & most popular performers Magda Szubanski reveals the amazing stories of her family history.

Season 2, Episode 7 (Kurt Fearnley)

24/05/2017 2.5 55 x

Anh Do's guest this week is inspirational five-time Paralympian Kurt Fearnley. Anh tries to capture the charming larrikin's 'never say die' attitude. #AnhsBrushWithFame

Season 2, Episode 6 (Ray Martin)

17/05/2017 3.0 71 x

Anh Do's guest is veteran journalist & television personality Ray Martin, who shares stories from his unconventional childhood as well as the most heartbreaking & uplifting moments of his career. #AnhsBrushWithFame

Season 2, Episode 5 (Ian Thorpe)

10/05/2017 4.0 39 x

Anh Do paints one of Australia's greatest ever Olympic legends, Ian Thorpe who shares the mixed blessings of his early success and his ongoing private battle with depression. #AnhsBrushWithFame

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