Gogglebox Australia

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Gogglebox Australia
Gogglebox Australia Title Card.jpeg
Title card for Gogglebox Australia.
Genre Reality Television
Based on Gogglebox
Narrated by Jo Van Es
Country of origin Australia
Original language(s) English
No. of series 3
No. of episodes 26 (as of 25 May 2016) (list of episodes)
Production
Producer(s) Shine Australia
Running time 50 minutes
Release
Original network The LifeStyle Channel (Pay TV)
Network Ten (Free to Air)
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Audio format Stereo
Original release 11 February 2015 (2015-02-11) –
present
External links
Official Website (Network Ten)
Official Website (The LifeStyle Channel)

Gogglebox Australia is an Australian adaptation of the British series of the same name. The series, which is produced by Shine Australia,[1] is a co-production between subscription television (STV) network The LifeStyle Channel and free-to-air (FTA) network Network Ten.[2] It airs on The LifeStyle Channel first, and then airs on Network Ten a day later.[2]

On 15 April 2015, the series was renewed for a second season;[3] which premiered on STV on 30 September 2015, and on FTA on 1 October 2015.[4] On 21 September 2015, the series was renewed for a third season;[5] which premiered on STV on 6 April 2016, and on FTA on 7 April 2016.[6] On 8 February 2016, it was announced a fourth season had been commissioned, set to premiere later in 2016.[7]

Cast

Viewers Duration About (Information)
Angie and Yvie Season 1– The housemates whose place is bustling and chaotic thanks to the small circus of dogs they foster.
Symon and Adam Season 1– Best mates and larrikins, the physiotherapy students met on a university pub crawl. In the season 3 premiere, it was announced Symon and Adam had graduated university and begun their careers.
Anastasia and Faye Season 1– Both born in Melbourne to Greek parents.
The Dalton Family Season 1– Parents Matt, Kate, and their two teen daughters, Holly and Millie.
The Delpechitra family Season 1– Parents Patrick and Tracey, sons Wendel and Ethan, daughter Vestal. Patrick and Tracey moved from Sri Lanka to Australia 25 years ago.
The Jackson family Season 1– Parents Stacey and Grant and their six children Corey, Britney, Jesse, Chase, Kane and Nate from Penrith in western Sydney.
Lee and Keith Season 1– With two grown-up children, the pair soon to celebrate 30 years of marriage.
Mick and Di Season 1– Indigenous art dealers who have been happily married for nearly 50 years.
Tom and Wayne Season 1– They met at a country dance and 15 years on, they have raised three children together and are engaged. The couple and their dog, Satie, share the lounge together every night. In the season 2 premiere, it was revealed that Satie had passed away.
Zina and Vivian Season 3– Melburnians room-mates who have been friends since high school.
The Sibery Family Season 3– Three generations of women – great grandma Emily, mum Kerry, and daughter Isabelle – based in Melbourne.
The Kidd family: Season 1–2 Parents Stuart and Janet, son Michael, his wife Elena, and youngest son Roger from the Blue Mountains. They didn't return for season 3 due to availability issues.[8]

Cast timeline

Viewers Seasons
1 2[9] 3[8]
Angie & Yvie
Symon & Adam
Anastasia & Faye
Mick & Di
Lee & Keith [note 1]
Tom & Wayne
The Dalton Family
The Delpechitra Family
The Jackson Family
The Kidd Family
Zina & Vivian
The Sibery Family
Notes
  1. Lee & Keith were absent for episode 4 and 5 of season 2 as they were on holiday for their 30th anniversary.

Episodes

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Series Episodes The Lifestyle Channel (STV) Network Ten (FTA)
Timeslot First aired Last aired Timeslot First aired Last aired
1 10 Wednesday 9:30pm 11 February 2015 (2015-02-11) 15 April 2015 (2015-04-15) Thursday 8:30pm 12 February 2015 (2015-02-12) 16 April 2015 (2015-04-16)
2 8 30 September 2015 (2015-09-30) 18 November 2015 (2015-11-18) 1 October 2015 (2015-10-01) 19 November 2015 (2015-11-19)
3 8 Wednesday 7:30pm 6 April 2016 (2016-04-06) 25 May 2016 (2016-05-25) Thursday 8:30pm / 9:30pm 7 April 2016 (2016-04-07) 26 May 2016 (2016-05-26)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipients and nominees Result Ref.
2016 Logie Awards of 2016 Best Factual Program Gogglebox Australia Won [10]

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