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Tom Gleeson is an Australian stand-up comedian, writer, and television presenter known for a dry, confrontational style and deliberate audience provocation. He hosts Hard Quiz, an ABC television quiz programme in which contestants answer questions about specialist subjects while Gleeson comments on their performance. He has also appeared on and hosted other Australian comedy and panel programmes, including The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. His stage and television work combines observational comedy, satire, and an acerbic presenter persona.
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What is Tom Gleeson known for?
Tom Gleeson is an Australian comedian, writer, and television presenter known for a dry and confrontational style. He is also the host of the ABC quiz programme Hard Quiz.
How does Hard Quiz work?
Hard Quiz places contestants against one another while they answer questions about specialist subjects. The programme combines quiz competition with Gleeson's teasing and deliberately provocative hosting.
What is Tom Gleeson's comedy style?
His style is dry, direct, and often intentionally antagonistic toward contestants or audiences. The provocation is usually part of the performance rather than a sign that the exchange is unscripted conflict.
Which network broadcasts Hard Quiz?
Hard Quiz is an ABC television programme in Australia. Tom Gleeson presents the show while contestants compete through specialist-subject rounds.
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