Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation is an Australian game show produced by Granada Productions which premiered on Network Ten on 5 May 2009. It is hosted by Shaun Micallef. [1]
Series 1 ran for a total of 18 episodes, with the original production order extended due to the success of the show. [2] A second series of 26 episodes began airing from 7 February 2010. Series 2 went on a planned hiatus as of Episode 10 on 18 April 2010. It returned with new episodes from 1 August 2010 and concluded with a Christmas special on 23 November 2010. Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation returned to its original timeslot of 7:30 pm Tuesday from 7 September 2010. [3] A third series began on 8 February 2011 before concluding on 18 September 2011. [4] The fourth series began on 1 February 2012 before concluding on 29 March 2012. [5] A fifth series has been announced by the Nine Network [6] to premiere 21 May 2018. A sixth series was premiered on 1 May 2019.
Series | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
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First aired | Last aired | Network | |||
1 | 18 | 5 May 2009 | 22 November 2009 | Network Ten | |
2 | 26 | 7 February 2010 | 28 November 2010 | ||
3 | 18 | 8 February 2011 | 18 September 2011 | ||
4 | 10 | 1 February 2012 | 29 March 2012 | ||
5 | 8 | 21 May 2018 | 9 July 2018 | Nine Network | |
6 | 8 | 1 May 2019 | 26 June 2019 |
The first series of Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation began airing on Network Ten on 5 May 2009. It ran for 18 episodes concluding with a Christmas special on 22 November 2009.
a. ^ From episode 12 onwards a small trophy with a plaque saying "Winner: Trivia Competition" replaced the different prizes that were awarded in each episode. A new trophy parodying the Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima was used starting from the first episode of the second season.
b. ^ The season finale featured the contestants and the host dressed up in costume as people related to their generation era. Shaun dressed as Robert Smith, Amanda as Marilyn Monroe, Kerri-Anne as Krystle Carrington, Charlie as Marty McFly, Wil as "Doc" Emmett Brown, Josh Thomas as Gerard Way and Josh Lawson as Harry Potter.
c. ^ This episode was a Christmas Special, with Christmas-themed questions. An extended version was aired on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2009.
Ep | Original airdate | Australian Viewers | Night Rank | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 May 2009 | 1,648,000 | #1 | [8] |
2 | 12 May 2009 | 1,599,000 | #2 | [9] |
3 | 19 May 2009 | 1,613,000 | #2 | [10] |
4 | 26 May 2009 | 1,648,000 | #1 | [11] |
5 | 2 June 2009 | 1,625,000 | #2 | [12] |
6 | 9 June 2009 | 1,655,000 | #2 | [13] |
7 | 16 June 2009 | 1,703,000 | #1 | [14] |
8 | 22 June 2009 | 1,754,000 | #1 | [15] |
9 | 30 June 2009 | 1,594,000 | #3 | [16] |
10 | 7 July 2009 | 1,659,000 | #3 | [17] |
11 | 14 July 2009 | 1,495,000 | #6 | [18] |
12 | 21 July 2009 | 1,580,000 | #2 | [19] |
13 | 28 July 2009 | 1,616,000 | #2 | [20] |
14 | 4 August 2009 | 1,513,000 | #3 | [21] |
15 | 11 August 2009 | 1,479,000 | #2 | [22] |
16 | 18 August 2009 | 1,503,000 | #3 | [23] |
17 | 1 September 2009 | 1,554,000 | #3 | [24] |
18 | 22 November 2009 | 1,060,000 | #11 | [25] |
The second series consists of 26 episodes and began airing on 7 February 2010 on Network Ten in Australia. The series was split into two blocks, both airing in 2010. The first ten episodes were broadcast until 18 April, and the second block consisting of a further 16 episodes aired from 1 August to 23 November. Additionally, a highlights special, dubbed Family Assortment, aired on 4 April 2010.
a. ^ The series 2 premiere featured a special 3D segment requiring anaglyphic glasses. [55] Ten made the glasses available in copies of Woman's Day and TV Week magazines in the lead up to the broadcast.
b. ^ Returning after a two-week break for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
On 14 September 2010, Network Ten confirmed Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation would return in 2011. [57] On 25 January 2011, it was announced that Series 3 would begin airing on 8 February 2011. [4] Similar to series 2, this series was split into two airing blocks with a hiatus in the middle. [58]
On 27 October 2011, Network Ten confirmed Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation would return in 2012 for a fourth series. [80] On 22 January 2012, it was announced that the show would begin airing on 1 February 2012 in an 8pm timeslot. [4]
No. overall | No. in season | End Game | Baby Boomers guest | Generation X guest | Generation Y guest | Original air date | Viewers |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 | 1 | "Gluing together a smashed vase" | Mary Coustas | Stephen K. Amos | 1 February 2012 [5] | 678,000 [81] | |
64 | 2 [note 5] | "Preparing high tea" | Johnny Young | Tina Arena | 8 February 2012 | 758,000 [82] | |
65 | 3 [note 6] | "Typing out the complete works of Shakespeare" | HG Nelson | Claudia Karvan | 15 February 2012 | 593,000 [83] | |
66 | 4 | "Panel van art" | Chris Cheney | Felicity Ward | 22 February 2012 | 627,000 [84] | |
67 | 5 | "Catching yabbies" | Peter Rowsthorn | Timomatic | 29 February 2012 | 633,000 [85] | |
68 | 6 | "Giant origami" | Craig Lowndes | Caitlin Stasey | 7 March 2012 | 664,000 [86] | |
69 | 7 | "Finding a needle in a hay stack" | Matt Preston | Kate Langbroek | Josh Earl | 14 March 2012 | 609,000 [87] |
70 | 8 | "Preparing a horse for dressage" | Dave O'Neil | Ella Hooper | 21 March 2012 | <495,000 [88] | |
71 | 9 [note 7] | "Building a grand staircase" | Deborah Hutton | Christie Whelan | 28 March 2012 | 820,000 [89] [90] | |
72 | 10 | "Shoveling ectoplasm into a toilet" | Carl Cox | Veronica Milsom | 29 March 2012 | 583,000 [91] |
The fifth series premiered on Nine Network on Monday, 21 May 2018 at 7:30pm. [92] It is the first time that the show has aired on another network, following its cancellation from Network Ten in 2012.
In May 2017, it was rumoured the show may be revived on an unknown network but without the former host and panellists. [93] In September 2017, it was confirmed the series would be returning, switching from Network Ten to the Nine Network, with Shaun Micallef to again host the series. [94] Tickets for the audience became available at the end of September 2017 with filming for the series to take place between 7 and 29 October at Docklands Studios Melbourne. [95] In October 2017, the series was officially confirmed for revival set to air in 2018, as well as the announcement of the series captains. Generation X will be led by Robyn Butler, Generation Y will be led by Andy Lee and Generation Z will be led by Laurence Boxhall. [96]
The team captains for the 2018 series are Robyn Butler (Generation X), Andy Lee (Generation Y) and Laurence Boxhall (Generation Z).
No. overall | No. in season | End Game | Generation X guest | Generation Y guest | Generation Z guest | Original air date | Viewers |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 | 1 | "Washing a tractor" | Eddie Perfect | Kate McLennan | 21 May 2018 | 720,000 [97] | |
74 | 2 | "Running a hipster cafe" | Dave Hughes | Jayden Hunt | 28 May 2018 | 637,000 [98] | |
75 | 3 | "Erecting a statue" | Sonia Kruger | Molly Daniels | 4 June 2018 | 720,000 [99] | |
76 | 4 | "Building a tower of jelly" | Wayne Hope (Robyn's husband) | Alex Miles (Andy's sister) | Eve Boxhall (Laurence's mother) | 11 June 2018 | 653,000 [100] |
77 | 5 | "Artistic fruit and vegetable arrangement" | Helen Dallimore | Nick Cody | Bernadina Van Tiel | 18 June 2018 | 623,000 [101] |
78 | 6 | "Building a nest" | Rhys Nicholson | Liv Hewson | 25 June 2018 | 621,000 [102] | |
79 | 7 | "Building a billy cart" | Sam Simmons | Georgia Flood | 2 July 2018 | 543,000 [103] | |
80 | 8 | "Going Back to the Future [note 8] " | Tim Rogers | Aaron Chen | 9 July 2018 | 444,000 [104] |
In October 2018, The series was renewed for a sixth season at Nine's upfronts with Micallef returning as host and Lee, Butler & Boxhall returning as series captains. [105] The series premiered on 1 May 2019. [106]
No. overall | No. in season | End Game | Generation X guest | Generation Y guest | Generation Z guest | Original air date | Viewers |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 | 1 | "Running a nuclear power plant" | Christian O'Connell | Angourie Rice | 1 May 2019 | 676,000 [107] | |
82 | 2 | "Being a caveman" | Arj Barker | Sophie Monk | 8 May 2019 | 663,000 [108] | |
83 | 3 | "Cooking during a blackout" | Brendan Fevola | Ciaran Lyons | 15 May 2019 | 560,000 [109] | |
84 | 4 | "Doing household chores in the 1960s" | Red Symons | Tina Bursill | 22 May 2019 | 560,000 [110] | |
85 | 5 | "Escaping from a high-security prison" | Jimeoin | Joel Creasey | Tayla Damir | 29 May 2019 | 528,000 [111] |
86 | 6 | "Restoring the roof of the Sistine Chapel" | Georgie Carroll | Liam Stapleton | 12 June 2019 | 503,000 [112] | |
87 | 7 | "Making an omelette without cracking a few eggs" | Luke McGregor | Alli Simpson | 19 June 2019 | 508,000 [113] | |
88 | 8 | "Making a wedding cake [note 9] " | Stephen K. Amos | Jess Harris | Aaron Chen | 26 June 2019 | 505,000 [114] |
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