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Live from Planet Earth slips to 384,000

David Knox February 16, 2011 82

Curiosity over the comedy backlash wasn't enough to lift Ben Elton last night, while Neighbours is now outrating George Negus on TEN.

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Ben Elton says sorry: “Yes, we got the mix wrong”

David Knox February 13, 2011 60

EXCLUSIVE: Ben Elton says viewers were right -his first live show was too smutty and he aims to strike the right balance this week.

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Tim Minchin has a pretty good booking manager

David Knox February 11, 2011 7

Tim Minchin does an 'Arj Barker' and is booked to appear on both Ben Elton Live and Adam Hills next week.

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Nine float won’t change programming

David Knox February 10, 2011 1

When Nine Entertainment Co. floats on the Australian Securities Exchange it won't affect the chase for younger viewers.

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Arj Barker has a pretty good booking manager

David Knox February 9, 2011 9

This week Arj Barker is appearing on both Live from Planet Earth and Adam Hills In Gordon Street Tonight.

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Tough debut for Ben Elton

David Knox February 9, 2011 79

1.94m for Packed to the Rafters gives Seven reason to smile, while Ben Elton's debut of just 455,000 will have Nine execs worried.

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Genevieve is all Front on Planet Earth

David Knox February 9, 2011 36

It was Genevieve Morris and her hilarious celebrity interview with Ruby Rose who stole the first episode of Ben Elton's new show.

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Channel Nine: 2011 slate

David Knox December 2, 2010 87

Underbelly: Razor, a new dance contest, new game show, plus Ben Elton, Tony Martin, Ed Kavalee, Jamie Durie, John Clarke and Gina Riley -all coming to Nine in 2011.

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