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 edit
The series made its debut on 6 August 2005,[2] gracing screens every Saturday at 5:30 pm. Initially hosted by Peter Mitchell, then later transitioned to Jo Silvagni. Produced by Dreampool Productions,[3] 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.
On 27 June 2015,[4] the show returned to air with host Cameron Ling and a team of reporters.[1] A revival in 2019 was titled "The Great Weekend" and was presented by Jane Bunn, Brian Taylor, Jack Riewoldt, Brooke Hogan and Pete Lazer.[5] The Great Weekend premiered on 24 February 2019 in Melbourne, screening nationally on 7two.[6] In November 2019, the Seven Network announced the show had been cancelled with final episodes screening in early 2020.[7]
In April 2024, the 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.[8] The show will begin airing from 14 April 2024 in a 5:30 pm timeslot.[9]
Presenters edit
Current edit
- Jane Bunn
- Bonnie Anderson
- Gary Mehigan
- Nicky Buckley
- Sonia Marinelli
- Brad Hodge
- Abbey Holmes
Past edit
- Cameron Ling
- Katrina Warren
- Matthew Richardson
- Erica Davis
- Bree Laughlin
- Jade Robran
- Russell Gilbert
- Cindy Sargon
- Kayne Tremills
- Peter Mitchell
- Mel Kotsos
- Andrew Laidlaw
- Arni Sleemen
- Reuben Buchanan
- Andrew Morley[4][10]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Knox, David (29 May 2015). "Seven commissions Melbourne Weekender". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Byrne, Fiona (17 July 2005). "Valentine's day is full of variety". Sunday Herald Sun. Melbourne: News Limited. p. 118. ProQuest 360695525.
- ^ Edmonds, Mike (6 July 2005). "Twist to cook's tour". Herald Sun. Melbourne: News Limited. p. 20. ProQuest 360663527.
- ^ a b Dennehy, Luke (5 June 2015). "At Home on Weekender". Herald Sun. Melbourne: News Corp Australia. p. 38. ProQuest 1688295021.
- ^ "The Great Weekend". WTFN. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Perry, Kevin (17 February 2019). "SEVEN looks toward THE GREAT WEEKEND as popular food series A MOVEABLE FEAST axed". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Blackiston, Hannah (28 November 2019). "Seven cancels more programs, including Sydney Weekender after 25 years". Mumbrella. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (12 April 2024). "Seven revives Melbourne Weekender". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ "Melbourne Weekender on Channel 7 starts this weekend". TV Central. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Dennehy, Luke (12 August 2015). "Wheels are in motion". Herald Sun. Melbourne: News Corp Australia. p. 20. ProQuest 1702894037.