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'''''Melbourne Weekender''''' is a travel and lifestyle show |
'''''Melbourne Weekender''''' is a travel and lifestyle show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/05/seven-commissions-melbourne-weekender.html|title=Seven commissions Melbourne Weekender | TV Tonight}}</ref> The weekly, half-hour program is produced by Seven Productions and visits various locations in Melbourne and Victoria, showing destinations and experiences which can be enjoyed on a weekend. |
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The show was first screened in 2005 on Saturdays at 5.30pm. It was originally hosted by [[Peter Mitchell (newsreader)|Peter Mitchell]] and then [[Jo Silvagni]]. The show was produced by Dreampool Productions with a range of presenters who feature stories on gardening, pets, renovating, fishing, boating, dining, entertainment and where to take the family around [[Melbourne]]. |
The show was first screened in 2005 on Saturdays at 5.30pm. It was originally hosted by [[Peter Mitchell (newsreader)|Peter Mitchell]] and then [[Jo Silvagni]]. The show was produced by Dreampool Productions with a range of presenters who feature stories on gardening, pets, renovating, fishing, boating, dining, entertainment and where to take the family around [[Melbourne]]. |
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In June 2015, the show returned to air with host [[Cameron Ling]] and a team of reporters. A revival in 2019 was titled ''"The Great Weekend"'' and was presented by [[Jane Bunn]], [[Brian Taylor (Australian footballer)|Brian Taylor]], [[Jack Riewoldt]], Brooke Hogan and Pete Lazer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wtfn.com/program/the-great-weekend/|title=The Great Weekend}}</ref> In November 2019, the Seven Network announced the show had been |
In June 2015, the show returned to air with host [[Cameron Ling]] and a team of reporters. A revival in 2019 was titled ''"The Great Weekend"'' and was presented by [[Jane Bunn]], [[Brian Taylor (Australian footballer)|Brian Taylor]], [[Jack Riewoldt]], Brooke Hogan and Pete Lazer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wtfn.com/program/the-great-weekend/|title=The Great Weekend}}</ref> In November 2019, the Seven Network announced the show had been cancelled with final episodes screening in early 2020.<ref>[https://mumbrella.com.au/seven-cancels-more-programs-including-sydney-weekender-after-25-years-608347 Seven cancels more programs, including Sydney Weekender after 25 years] ''[[Mumbrella]]'' 28 November 2019</ref> |
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April 2024 |
In April 2024, Seven Network revived ''Melbourne Weekender'' with a new presenting team consisting of [[Nicky Buckley]], [[Gary Mehigan]], [[Bonnie Anderson (singer)|Bonnie Anderson]], [[Brad Hodge]], [[Jane Bunn]], [[Sonia Marinelli]] and [[Abbey Holmes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/04/seven-revives-melbourne-weekender.html|title=Seven revives Melbourne Weekender|last=Knox|first=David|date=12 April 2024|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=12 April 2024}}</ref> The show will begin airing from 14 April 2024 in a 5.30pm timeslot.<ref>https://www.tvcentral.com.au/melbourne-weekender-on-channel-7-starts-this-weekend/</ref> |
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==Presenters== |
==Presenters== |
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Revision as of 15:22, 12 April 2024
Melbourne Weekender is a travel and lifestyle show.[1] The weekly, half-hour program is produced by Seven Productions and visits various locations in Melbourne and Victoria, showing destinations and experiences which can be enjoyed on a weekend.
The show was first screened in 2005 on Saturdays at 5.30pm. It was originally hosted by Peter Mitchell and then Jo Silvagni. The show was produced by Dreampool Productions with a range of presenters who feature stories on gardening, pets, renovating, fishing, boating, dining, entertainment and where to take the family around Melbourne.
In June 2015, the show returned to air with host Cameron Ling and a team of reporters. A revival in 2019 was titled "The Great Weekend" and was presented by Jane Bunn, Brian Taylor, Jack Riewoldt, Brooke Hogan and Pete Lazer.[2] In November 2019, the Seven Network announced the show had been cancelled with final episodes screening in early 2020.[3]
In April 2024, Seven Network revived Melbourne Weekender with a new presenting team consisting of Nicky Buckley, Gary Mehigan, Bonnie Anderson, Brad Hodge, Jane Bunn, Sonia Marinelli and Abbey Holmes.[4] The show will begin airing from 14 April 2024 in a 5.30pm timeslot.[5]
Presenters
Current
Past
- Cameron Ling
- Katrina Warren - pets and animals
- Matthew Richardson
- Erica Davis
- Bree Laughlin
- Jade Robran
- Russell Gilbert
- Cindy Sargon
- Kayne Tremills
- Peter Mitchell - entertainment
- Mel Kotsos - families
- Andrew Laidlaw - gardens
- Arni Sleemen - dining
- Reuben Buchanan - health and fitness
- Andrew Morley
See also
References
- ^ "Seven commissions Melbourne Weekender | TV Tonight".
- ^ "The Great Weekend".
- ^ Seven cancels more programs, including Sydney Weekender after 25 years Mumbrella 28 November 2019
- ^ Knox, David (12 April 2024). "Seven revives Melbourne Weekender". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ https://www.tvcentral.com.au/melbourne-weekender-on-channel-7-starts-this-weekend/