Commercial Breakdown (Australian TV series)
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Commercial Breakdown is an Australian light entertainment
television program based on the British version of the same name
that features humorous television advertisements from around the world. The show first aired on 24 September 2007, and had a first series run of six episodes. The show returned for a second series on 7 April 2009.
The show was placed on hiatus after the third episode of its second season. It is unknown if or when any remaining episodes will screen.
, an MTV
VJ who appears courtesy of MTV Australia. McMullen replaced the show's original host, former Australian rules footballer Dermott Brereton
, after the first series.
Light entertainment
Light entertainment is a term used to describe a broad range of usually televisual performances. These include comedies, variety shows, quiz/game shows, sketch shows and people/surprise shows.-Light entertainment in Britain:...
television program based on the British version of the same name
Commercial Breakdown
Commercial Breakdown is a BBC/Celador light entertainment television programme which shows humorous television advertisements from around the world.-History:...
that features humorous television advertisements from around the world. The show first aired on 24 September 2007, and had a first series run of six episodes. The show returned for a second series on 7 April 2009.
The show was placed on hiatus after the third episode of its second season. It is unknown if or when any remaining episodes will screen.
Hosts
The show is hosted by Darren McMullenDarren McMullen
Darren McMullen UK, USA and Australian television presenter. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland and emigrated to Australia at the age of 12. He now lives in Los Angeles...
, an MTV
MTV Australia
MTV Australia is 24 hour general entertainment channel specialising in music and youth culture programming which serves Australia and New Zealand. It is operated by Viacom International Media Networks Australia owned by Viacom and primarily features imported shows as well as locally produced...
VJ who appears courtesy of MTV Australia. McMullen replaced the show's original host, former Australian rules footballer Dermott Brereton
Dermott Brereton
Dermott Hugh Brereton is a former Australian rules football player in the Australian Football League, regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation. Of Irish descent , he is known for his aggressive style of play. Brereton kicked 464 goals and played in five Premierships for during...
, after the first series.
- Dermott BreretonDermott BreretonDermott Hugh Brereton is a former Australian rules football player in the Australian Football League, regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation. Of Irish descent , he is known for his aggressive style of play. Brereton kicked 464 goals and played in five Premierships for during...
(2007) - Darren McMullenDarren McMullenDarren McMullen UK, USA and Australian television presenter. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland and emigrated to Australia at the age of 12. He now lives in Los Angeles...
(2009 – present)
Episodes
| # | Airdate | Timeslot | RatingsOverall national viewers, numbers in brackets indicate nightly ratings position. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 1 (2007) | |||
| 1 | 24 September 2007 | Monday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm | 762,000 (—) |
| 2 | 1 October 2007 | Monday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm | 733,000 (—) |
| 3 | 8 October 2007 | Monday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm | 816,000 (—) |
| 4 | 15 October 2007 | Monday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm | 936,000 (—) |
| 5 | 11 November 2007 | Sunday 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm | 898,000 (—) |
| 6 | 18 November 2007 | Sunday 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm | 985,000 (14th) |
| Average series one ratings | 855,000 | ||
| Series 2 (2009) | |||
| 7 | 7 April 2009 | Tuesday 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm | 1,135,000 (9th) |
| 8 | 14 April 2009 | Tuesday 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm | 1,051,000 (14th) |
| 9 | 21 April 2009 | Tuesday 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm | 847,000 (20th) |
| Average series two ratings | 1,011,000 | ||