Totally Wild
Totally Wild is an Australian children's television series. It has been in production since 1992, aired on Network Ten from 12 July 1992[1] until 30 October 2013, later airing on 10 Peach from 4 November 2013. It has the format of a news program, and does stories on topics such as Australia's native flora and fauna, action sports, the environment, science, and technology. The show is broadcast across many countries and regarded as the benchmark for kids television in Australia.
| Totally Wild | |
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 Totally Wild logo used from 2012 to 2016 | |
| Genre | Children's |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 26 |
| No. of episodes | 4,122[1] |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Running time | 30 minutes (including commercials) |
| Release | |
| Original network | Network Ten (1992–2013) 10 Peach (2013–present) |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 12 July 1992 – present |
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| Production website | |
It currently airs on 10 Peach at 8am Monday, Tuesday and Saturday for new episodes and repeats on Wednesdays at 8.30am.
It is one of Australia's longest running children's programs and Australia's longest running C classified children's program.
On 12 July 2012, Totally Wild celebrated 20 years of children's program since 12 July 1992.
Totally Wild celebrated its 25th anniversary on air on 22 July 2017.[1] Original presenter Stacey Thomson (known as Ranger Stacey) continues to remains with the program.
Presenters
Current presenters
- Stacey Thomson (Ranger Stacey)
- Jesse Baird[1]
- Emily Dickson
- Jack Kelly
- Brooke Marsden
Notable former presenters and guests
- Tim Bailey[2]
- Emily Barker[2]
- Scott Bidmead[1][3]
- Hayley Chapman[2]
- Wesley Dening[4]
- Natalie Hunter[1]
- Sami Lukis[2]
- Craig McMahon[2]
- Melanie Symons[2]
- Leela Varghese[1]
- Dr. Katrina Warren[2]
- Jack Yabsley[2]
Series overview
| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | ||||
| 1 | TBA | 12 July 1992 | |||
| 2 | TBA | 1993 | |||
| 3 | TBA | 1994 | |||
| 4 | TBA | 1995 | |||
| 5 | TBA | 1996 | |||
| 6 | TBA | 1997 | |||
| 7 | TBA | 1998[5] | |||
| 8 | 180 | 1999[6] | |||
| 9 | 180 | 2000[6] | |||
| 10 | 180 | 2001[6] | |||
| 11 | 180 | 2002[6] | |||
| 12 | 180 | 2003[6] | |||
| 13 | 180 | 2004[6] | |||
| 14 | 180 | 2005[7] | |||
| 15 | 180 | 2006[7] | |||
| 16 | 180 | 2007[7] | |||
| 17 | 180 | 2008[7] | |||
| 18 | 180 | 2009[7] | |||
| 19 | 180 | 2010[7] | |||
| 20 | 180 | 2011 | |||
| 21 | 180 | 2 December 2012 | 19 April 2014 | ||
| 22 | 180 | 21 April 2014 | 20 July 2015 | ||
| 23 | 180 | 21 July 2015 | 10 September 2016 | ||
| 24 | 180 | 13 September 2016 | 20 January 2018 | ||
| 25 | 171 | 23 January 2018 | 22 September 2019 | ||
| 26 | TBA | 23 September 2019 | TBA | ||
Broadcast History
Totally Wild logo used from 2003 to 2012
- On 12 July 1992 – 1996, the show aired on weekdays at 4.30pm (and on the occasional weekend morning slot at various times).
- In 1996 – December 2008, the show aired on Monday to Wednesday and Occasionally on Friday at 4pm (and on the occasional weekend morning slot at various times).
- On 6 January 2009 – 1 January 2010, it aired on Tuesday to Fridays at 7.30am, Saturdays at 9am, and on Sundays at 7am.
- On 4 January 2010 - 26 February 2012, it aired on Monday to Wednesday and on Fridays at 8am, and on Sundays at 7.00am.
- On 27 February 2012 – 30 October 2013, it aired on Monday to Wednesday at 4pm repeats at 7am, Saturdays at 8.30am and a double episode on Sundays at 7.00am.
- On 4 November 2013 – present, it airs on Monday to Wednesday at 8am on 10 Peach (formerly Eleven) due to launch of Wake Up and Studio 10 and repeats Saturdays at 8.30am.
Awards and nominations
APRA Music Awards
| Year | Nominated works | Award | Result | Lost to | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | "Totally Wild" | Children's Composition of the Year | Nominated | The Wiggles - "Hot Potato" | |
Logie Awards
| Year | Nominated works | Award | Result | Lost to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Totally Wild | Most Outstanding Children's Program | Nominated | Tracey McBean |
| 2008 | Totally Wild: Antarctica Special | Nominated | Lockie Leonard |
References
- Knox, David (18 July 2017). "Totally Wild celebrates 25 years on air". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- Moran, Albert; Keating, Chris (4 August 2009). The A to Z of Australian Radio and Television. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0810870222.
- Knox, David (18 March 2016). "New presenter joins Totally Wild team". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- Knox, David (3 June 2007). "Totally Wild in Antarctica". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- "Trends and Issues" (PDF) (6). Australian Communications and Media Authority. August 1999: 6. Retrieved 17 November 2018. Cite journal requires
|journal=(help) - "C and P programs 1998–2004" (PDF). Australian Communications and Media Authority. September 2005. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- "C and P programs 2004–2011". Australian Communications and Media Authority. June 2011. p. 25. Archived from the original on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- "Nominations – 1994". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). Archived from the original on 18 September 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
External links
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