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Q & A: August 6
Julia Gillard sure has been busy lately. Not only has she filmed an episode of Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? but this week she turns up on the ABC’s Q & A.
A far more interesting guest will be Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull-interesting if only for the fact that his role in ‘Utegate’ is back in the news again this week. Hardly the time you want to be fronting the public.
This week’s audience will be entirely made up of Australians aged between 16 and 25 years old.
Also joining host Tony …
Audiences flock to quality
This week the ABC delivered commercial networks a bit of a lesson as US cable series United States of Tara swooped with 1.27m viewers in a 9:30pm timeslot. It highlighted the fact that audiences will flock to supposedly niche stories, if they are accessible. Even subscription television had passed on this one, but the ABC was able to win the slot with Toni Collette.
Once again, however, it was Seven’s week, scoring a very strong 29.3% over Nine’s 24.3% and TEN’s 22.4%. The ABC had 17.6% and SBS 6.3%.
Seven won 18-49 and …
Auditions: Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?
TEN is calling for a new class of kids for Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
Like the kids in Skins, the Fifth Graders from the last series have outgrown their stay.
To be considered for an audition, applicants must send a photo to TEN and a brief biog including parent’s or guardian’s contact details (including email details) along with a DVD demonstrating why you want to be on the show.
The DVD must be no longer than 3 minutes in length. TEN says “You can do a show and tell on your …
Looking for the magic touch
TEN’s line up for 2009 includes more factual series than ever, returning favourites and new international content. After a disappointing 2008, especially in the second half, TEN will need the magic touch to win back loyal viewers.
The network made the announcement today as part of a three day tour across the country.
Headlining the announcement is the acquisition of the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Cooking show MasterChef Australia will replace Big Brother across a 7pm timeslot mid year.
Another 7pm strip show is yet to be announced.
The new locally produced factual shows include …