WhatUwant

Last updated
whatUwant
Genre Music videos
Directed by Bernie Zelvis
Country of origin Australia
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes1500+ [1]
Production
ProducerSally King
Release
Original network Channel V Australia
Original releaseApril 2002 (2002-04) 
7 November 2008 (2008-11-07)

whatUwant was an Australian music video request television show that aired daily on Channel [V].

whatUwant first aired in April 2002 and broadcast over 1500 episodes. On 13 October 2008, Foxtel revealed that the show would close on 7 November 2008. [1]

The show was directed by Bernie Zelvis [2] and past hosts include Yumi Stynes, Australian Idol hosts Andrew G and James Mathison, and James Kerley. whatUwant's final line-up of hosts was Renee Bargh, Danny Clayton and Jane Gazzo.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Channel V's What U Want signs off on 7 November" (PDF) (Press release). XYZnetworks. 13 October 2008. Retrieved 8 December 2008.
  2. "Arts/music in production (Television program review)". Encore Magazine. 1 April 2008. Retrieved 30 January 2009.