Bondi Rescue
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| Genre | Factual |
| Starring | Bondi Rescue Lifeguards |
| Narrated by | Andrew Günsberg |
| Opening theme | "In the Summertime" by Thirsty Merc |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 58 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Michael Cordell Nick Murray |
| Producer(s) | Ben Davies |
| Location(s) | Bondi Beach |
| Running time | 30 minutes (Including commercials) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Network Ten |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original run | 15 February 2006 – present |
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| Related shows | Bondi Vet |
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Bondi Rescue is an Australian factual television program which is broadcast on Channel Ten. The programme, which has aired for six seasons, follows the daily lives of the lifeguards who patrol Bondi Beach.
Bondi Rescue was first broadcast in 2006. A spin-off, set in Bali, Indonesia, also briefly screened in 2008.[1] Bondi Rescue is also broadcast in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Turkey, Italy, Belgium, Hong Kong and worldwide on National Geographic Adventure.
The show was created and is produced by part-time lifeguard Ben Davies.[2] It is narrated by Andrew Günsberg.
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[edit] Overview
The Bondi lifeguards perform around five thousand rescues over the summer period, dealing with lost children, shark scares, sexual deviants, and thieves on the beach, in addition to watching the water. Every once in a while, celebrities also make appearances on their shores. These have included Paris Hilton, Russell Crowe, Richard Branson, Snoop Dogg, Hugh Grant, Zac Efron, Rowan Atkinson, Steve Irwin, Bindi Irwin, David Hasslehoff, and the Indian Cricket Team.
Bondi also has its Annual Lifeguard Challenge, which tests the skills of each lifeguard with a one-kilometer run from Bondi to local beach Tamarama, then a one-kilometer swim to nearby Bronte beach, followed by a two-kilometer board-paddle back to Bondi. The race is handicapped: the more accomplished swimmers and board-paddlers set off from Bondi later (up to twelve minutes, depending on how many competitors there are).
Footage for the show is shot during the preceding Australian summer (usually between November and February), with certain episodes reflecting incidents that have occurred during Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Australia Day. Later seasons also featured footage of lifeguard trials and training exercises from the middle of the year. The training in the middle of the year is a trial to test the fitness, strength and ability of the lifeguards. It consists of an 800-metre swim in under thirteen-and-a-half minutes in a swimming pool, then a 600-metre swim surf and two 600-meter runs on the sand at Bondi which should be completed in under 25 minutes. It is also a test for trainee lifeguards to show they are able and committed to the role of a lifeguard. If the competitors do not complete the tasks in the time limit, they are eliminated and do not advance to the next test.
[edit] The lifeguards
[edit] Current
- Aaron Buchan
- Aaron "Azza" Graham
- Adriel "Bacon" Young
- Andrew "Reidy" Reid
- Anthony "Harries" Carroll
- Ben "Quiggers" Quigley
- Ben "Benny" Sutherland
- Bobby "Yack" Yaldwin
- Bruce "Hoppo" Hopkins
- Chris "Chappo" Chapman
- Corey Oliver
- Danny McKell
- Daniel "Beardy" McLaughlin
- Dean "Deano" Gladstone
- Dunstan "Dunno" Foss
- Greg "Bisho" Bishop
- Harry "H" Nightingale
- Jake Nolan
- John Robson
- Kristian "Yatesy" Yates
- Kobi Graham
- Liam "Itchy" Taylor
- Luke "Louie" Daniels
- Matt Dee
- Max Ayshford (trainee)
- Michael "Mouse" Jenkinson
- Quinn "Quinno" Darragh
- Ryan "Whippet" Clark
- Rod "Kerrbox" Kerr
- Terry "Tezz" McDermott
- Tom Bunting
- Trent "Maxi" Maxwell
- Troy "Gonzo" Quinlan
[edit] Former
- Beau Day
- Ben Davies
- Blake McKeown[3]
- Brad "Mal" Malyon
- Brooke Cassell
- Corey Adams
- Jayden "Jay-d" Delacour
- Kailan Collins
- Matthew Burke[4]
- Sean Carroll
- Scotty Thomson
- Temika Wright (exchange trainee)
[edit] Vehicles
- Yamaha Rhino 700, ATV[5][6][7][8][9]
- Yamaha WaveRunner FX High Output, PWC[5][6][8][9][10]
- Kracka and Bennet surf rescue board[11][12]
[edit] Bondi Rescue: Bali
An eight-part spin-off series, entitled Bondi Rescue: Bali and set in Bali, Indonesia, premiered on Ten on 10 September 2008.[13][14] The spin-off followed several of the Bondi lifeguards as they were assigned to a two-month stint at Kuta Beach, dealing with the more humid climate, a much larger beach and the absence of the rescue equipment they had back home.[1]
The spin-off failed to score ratings, and was pulled after four episodes.[15]
[edit] Reception
Bondi Rescue has proven to be very successful for Ten, averaging 1.31 million viewers during its third season, and winning a Logie Award for Most Popular Factual Program at the 2008 ceremony.[14] Its success also led to similar series such as the Seven Network's Surf Patrol and Nine's Deadly Surf being commissioned.[16]
[edit] DVD releases
| Season | Date Released | # Of Episodes | # Of Discs | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season One | 13 February 2008 | 8 | 2 | Slipcase Packaging |
| Season Two | 13 February 2008 | 10 | 2 | Slipcase Packaging |
| Season Three | 17 September 2008 | 14 | 2 | Slipcase Packaging |
| Season Four | 5 August 2009 | 13 | 2 | None |
| Season Five | 3 August 2011 | 13 | 2 | None |
| Season Six | 1 December 2011[17] | 14 | TBA | None |
| Season Seven | February 2012 |
[edit] References
- ^ a b Airdate: Bondi Rescue: Bali, Kenny's World
- ^ Forbes, Mark (8 September 2008). "Much Kuta than here". The Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/much-kuta-than-here/2008/09/06/1220121584411.html. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
- ^ Bondi Rescue lifeguard Blake McKeown leaves for Mormon mission
- ^ Geddes, Jon (7 November 2009). "Grand squad leaves golden legacy". The Daily Telegraph. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/rugby/grand-squad-leaves-golden-legacy/story-e6frey4i-1225795152949. Retrieved 23 July 2011. "Matthew Burke [...] spent two seasons as a lifeguard at Bondi Beach, appearing on the TV show Bondi Rescue"
- ^ a b Yamaha Sponsors Professional Ocean Lifeguards
- ^ a b Yamaha WaveRunners On Bondi Rescue
- ^ Yamaha Rhino recall doesn't extend to Australia
- ^ a b Surf Life Saving Australia – Circular: Approved Lifesaving Gear & Equipment Update
- ^ a b [www.surflifesaving.com.au/secure/downloadfile.asp?fileid=1003250 Surf Life Saving Australia – Circular: August 2008]
- ^ Yamaha WaveRunners On Bondi Rescue
- ^ New Kracka Designed Surf Rescue Board!
- ^ Kracka Lifeguard boards
- ^ Channel 10 puts Logie-winning Bondi Rescue into Bali
- ^ a b Bondi Rescue heads to Bali
- ^ Returning: Jamie Oliver. Bumped: Kenny. Gone: Bondi
- ^ Bondi surf rescue show goes global
- ^ http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/bondi-rescue-season-6/dp/6106896
