Weekender (TV series)

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Weekender is a Queensland-based lifestyle program screening on Sundays at 5:30pm.

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Queensland Weekender began in 2003 on the Seven Network on Saturdays at 5:30pm. It was produced by 7 Productions Queensland and often aired alongside similarly themed Queensland lifestyle programs, Creek To Coast and The Great South East .

In November 2019, the Seven Network announced the show had been axed with the final episodes screening in early 2020. [1] In January 2020, Seven announced Weekender, an amalgamated version of Queensland Weekender and The Great Day Out, would begin from February 9, 2020 on Sundays at 5:30pm. [2] [3]

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References

  1. Seven cancels more programs, including Sydney Weekender after 25 years Membrila 28 November 2019
  2. Channel 7 reinstates two Queensland lifestyle shows after securing funding from sponsors
  3. "Axed lifestyle shows return to Seven Queensland | TV Tonight".