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'''''Melbourne Weekender''''' is an Australian travel and lifestyle show featuring various locations in Melbourne and Victoria, and showing destinations and experiences which can be enjoyed on a weekend.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/05/seven-commissions-melbourne-weekender.html|title=Seven commissions Melbourne Weekender &#124; TV Tonight}}</ref> The weekly, half-hour program is produced by Seven Productions.
'''''Melbourne Weekender''''' is an Australian travel and lifestyle show featuring various locations in Melbourne and Victoria, and showing destinations and experiences which can be enjoyed on a weekend.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/05/seven-commissions-melbourne-weekender.html|title=Seven commissions Melbourne Weekender &#124; TV Tonight}}</ref> The weekly, half-hour program is produced by Seven Productions.


== History ==
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 series made its debut in 2005, gracing screens every Saturday at 5.30pm. Initially hosted by [[Peter Mitchell (newsreader)|Peter Mitchell]], then later transitioned to [[Jo Silvagni]]. Produced by Dreampool Productions, the show showcased a dynamic roster of hosts exploring a multitude of themes ranging from gardening, pet care, and home improvement to fishing, boating, dining, entertainment, and recommendations for family outings across 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 (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>
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>


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>
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>


==Presenters==
==Presenters==
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*[[Gary Mehigan]]
*[[Gary Mehigan]]
*[[Nicky Buckley]]
*[[Nicky Buckley]]
*[[Sonia Marinelli]]
*Sonia Marinelli
*[[Abbey Holmes]]
*[[Abbey Holmes]]



Revision as of 06:12, 13 April 2024

Melbourne Weekender is an Australian travel and lifestyle show featuring various locations in Melbourne and Victoria, and showing destinations and experiences which can be enjoyed on a weekend.[1] The weekly, half-hour program is produced by Seven Productions.

History

The series made its debut in 2005, gracing screens every Saturday at 5.30pm. Initially hosted by Peter Mitchell, then later transitioned to Jo Silvagni. Produced by Dreampool Productions, the show showcased a dynamic roster of hosts exploring a multitude of themes ranging from gardening, pet care, and home improvement to fishing, boating, dining, entertainment, and recommendations for family outings across 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

See also

References

  1. ^ "Seven commissions Melbourne Weekender | TV Tonight".
  2. ^ "The Great Weekend".
  3. ^ Seven cancels more programs, including Sydney Weekender after 25 years Mumbrella 28 November 2019
  4. ^ Knox, David (12 April 2024). "Seven revives Melbourne Weekender". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  5. ^ https://www.tvcentral.com.au/melbourne-weekender-on-channel-7-starts-this-weekend/