Cram (Australian game show)

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Cram
GenreGame show
Presented byPeter Helliar
Starring
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Producers
  • Peter Beck
  • Peter Lawler
Running time60 minutes
Production companyITV Studios Australia
Original release
NetworkNetwork Ten
Release2 November (2017-11-02) –
14 December 2017 (2017-12-14)

Cram (stylised as CRAM!) was an Australian game show hosted by Peter Helliar,[1] which premiered on Network Ten on 2 November 2017 until 14 December 2017.[2]

The premiere was negatively received by viewers, with ratings[3] dwindling as the season progressed and the show rating outside of the top 20 shows of the day for the season finale.[4]

On 9 November 2017, Channel Ten announced at their yearly upfronts event that the show would return for a second season in 2018, after only one episode of the first season had aired.[5] However, a second season never materialised.

The first season did not secure a spot in the top 100 watched free-to-air shows in 2017.[6]

Format[edit]

The format pits two teams of comedians and celebrities tested on their memories across general knowledge categories. Each category will be introduced with a “cram”: a brief video on any subject. The team that recalls the most facts is the winner. The teams are captained by comedian Dilruk Jayasinha and actress Virginia Gay.

Episodes[edit]

No.Team DilrukTeam VirginiaWinning TeamOriginal air dateAustralian viewers
1Chris Brown & Nick CodyFrank Woodley & Miranda TapsellTeam Dilruk2 November 2017 (2017-11-02)569,000[7]
2Celeste Barber & Rove McManusRhys Nicholson & Zoë Coombs MarrTeam Virginia9 November 2017 (2017-11-09)381,000[8]
3Heath Franklin & Natalie BassingthwaighteDave Hughes & Nikki OsborneTeam Dilruk16 November 2017 (2017-11-16)410,000[9]
4Anne Edmonds & JimeoinChrissie Swan & Rhys NicholsonTeam Virginia23 November 2017 (2017-11-23)354,000[10]
5Christie Whelan Browne & Susie YoussefGrant Denyer & Rowdie WaldenTeam Virginia29 November 2017 (2017-11-29)290,000[11]
6Angus O'Loughlin & Josh ThomasAlex Lee & Chris BrownTeam Dilruk30 November 2017 (2017-11-30)285,000[12]
7Angus O'Loughlin & Josh ThomasCasey Donovan & Natalie BassingthwaighteTeam Virginia6 December 2017 (2017-12-06)271,000[13]
8Bridie Connell & Frank WoodleyAsh Williams & Danielle CormackTeam Virginia7 December 2017 (2017-12-07)246,000[14]
9Chrissie Swan & Nick CodyBrendan Fevola & Rachel CorbettTeam Virginia13 December 2017 (2017-12-13)268,000[15]
10Heath Franklin & Gen FrickerChristie Whelan Browne & Rove McManusTeam Dilruk14 December 2017 (2017-12-14)<275,000[4]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Result
2018 International Format Awards[16] Best Studio Based Gameshow Format Nominated

References[edit]

  1. ^ Knox, David (17 July 2017). "Pete Helliar to host new TEN game show, CRAM". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 2 October 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  2. ^ Knox, David (11 October 2017). "TEN postpones Cram premiere". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 11 October 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  3. ^ "'Just diabolical': Viewers savage Ten's new comedy quiz show". News.com.au. 3 November 2017. Archived from the original on 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  4. ^ a b Molk, Steve (15 December 2017). "Thursday 14 December 2017". DeciderTV. Archived from the original on 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  5. ^ Knox, David (10 November 2017). "TEN 2018 Upfronts: Blind Date, Gordon Ramsay, new drama & comedy". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 10 November 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  6. ^ Manning, James (27 December 2017). "OzTAM: The top 100 free-to-air TV series in 2017". Mediaweek. Archived from the original on 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  7. ^ Knox, David (19 November 2017). "Timeshifted: Thursday 2 November 2017". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 5 October 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  8. ^ Knox, David (19 November 2017). "Timeshifted: Thursday 9 November 2017". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  9. ^ Knox, David (24 November 2017). "Timeshifted: Thursday 16 November 2017". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 31 August 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  10. ^ Knox, David (3 December 2017). "Timeshifted: Thursday 23 November 2017". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 4 December 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  11. ^ Knox, David (30 November 2017). "Ratings quirks on a quiet Wednesday". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  12. ^ Knox, David (1 December 2017). "TV on Struggle Street". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  13. ^ Knox, David (6 December 2017). "Wednesday 6 December 2017". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 7 December 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  14. ^ Manning, James (8 December 2017). "TV Ratings Dec 7: Summer Bay and Deadliest Weather keep Seven in top spot". Mediaweek. Archived from the original on 13 December 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  15. ^ Manning, James (14 December 2017). "TV Ratings Dec 13: Seven narrowly in front with help from Russell Crowe". Mediaweek. Archived from the original on 14 December 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  16. ^ "Format Awards 2018 finalists announced". C21 Media. 20 March 2018. Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.

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