Melbourne Weekender
Melbourne Weekender is a travel and lifestyle show which first screened in 2005. This weekly half-hour program visits various locations in Melbourne and Victoria, showing viewers destinations and experiences which can be enjoyed on a weekend. The show is produced by Seven Productions and airs on Channel 7 Melbourne. In 2015, the show is hosted by Cameron Ling.[1]
History
The show was originally hosted by Jo Silvagni in 2005 and screened on Saturdays at 5.30pm. 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. Past presenters included Dr Katrina Warren the vet dealing with pets and animals, Peter Mitchell covering entertainment and celebrities, Mel Kotsos looking at things to do with the family, Andrew Laidlaw covered gardening, Arni Sleemen the cook that showed the best places to dine and Reuben Buchanan covered health and fitness.