A new comedy about society's obsessive search for heroes; people who can inspire us with their courage, dazzle us with their talents and encourage us with their tenacity - The six-part comedy mockumentary series, We Can Be Heroes, follows the trials and tribulations of five unique Australians who have made the shortlist to represent their state for the prestigious title of Australian of the Year. The only thing our nominees have in common is that they are all played by comedian Chris Lilley. What makes a hero? And do our nominees have it?

Meet the friends and family of the five Australian of the Year nominees. Phil grapples with his newfound fame. Ja'mie has a sleepover with her friends. Ricky auditions for Indigeridoo. Daniel and Nathan spend a day in Dunt. Pat begins planning her roll to Uluru with her devoted husband and coach, Terry.

Phil's first motivational speaking engagement (with a group of Scouts) goes awry; Ja'mie goes to visit one of her sponsor children; Ricky begins rehearsals; Pat trains for biggest roll yet on a new backyard course; Daniel talks to a reporter. Written by Anonymous

Phil hosts a barbecue in an effort to impress a selection committee judge; Ja'mie holds an assembly touting her cause; Daniel awaits his brother's gratitude; Pat's roll to Uluru hits a snag; Ricky reveals he is giving up science for acting. Written by Anonymous

Phil awaits his call to be a finalist for 'Australian of the Year'; Ja'mie is devastated by some tragic news; opening night of 'Indigeridoo' marks Ricky's final stage performance; Daniel refuses to go to Canberra; Pat enjoys her farewell bash. Written by Anonymous

We Can Be Heroes is the innovative comedy mockumentary series created and written by Chris Lilley. Chris plays five hopeful nominees who are competing for the Australian of the Year Award. Styled like a big budget documentary series, We Can Be Heroes follows Phil, a rescue hero who saved nine children in a jumping castle accident; Ricky, a Chines physics genius and aspiring actor; Ja'mie, a charity minded schoolgirl who sponsors 85 Sudanese children; Daniel and Nathan, hearing impaired twin farm boys embarking on a world first eardrum transplant; and Pat, a disabled suburban housewife turned elite athlete as they compete for the ultimate title of Australian of the Year.