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'There Could Be Some More': Adam Hills Confirms Talks Of New 'Spicks & Specks' Season

"There was talk quite recently about filming, maybe, a short series of ten."

This Sunday, ABC will air the third of four Spicks & Specks specials but according to Adam Hills, a new season of the TV music quiz show could be on the way. 

Appearing on the latest episode of The Green Room with Neil Griffiths podcast, the Spicks & Specks host said there was talk "quite recently" about shooting a new ten-episode season.

"I don't think we'd ever do 40 again. I think that just would take up too much time," Hills told host Neil Griffiths.

Like most industries around the world, the COVID pandemic has had a massive impact and could drastically change plans this year.


"There was talk of doing a series of ten at some point this year, but then I had to juggle that around The Last Leg and the Paralympics. And now, the Paralympics have been cancelled as well, or postponed, so there's definitely a possibility [of more Spicks & Specks episodes]," Hills said.

"It also, again, comes down to whether or not you can still have people on a panel and people in the audience. If we ever go back to those days... [Team captains Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst] and I all want it to happen.

"It's just a matter of logistically pulling it together. But yeah, I think there could be some more."

Check out the full The Green Room episode with Hills on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (below) or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.

The '00s Spicks & Specks specials airs this Sunday (19 April) at 7.30pm on ABC.

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