Bondi Rescueis an Australian factual television program which is broadcast onNetwork 10.The program follows the daily lives and routines of theWaverley Councilprofessionallifeguardswho patrolBondi Beach.[2]
| Bondi Rescue | |
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| Genre | Factual |
| Created by | Ben Davies and Michael Cordell |
| Starring | The Waverley Council Lifeguards |
| Narrated by | Osher Günsberg |
| Opening theme | "In the Summertime"byThirsty Merc |
| Composer | Kyls Burtland |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No.of seasons | 18 |
| No.of episodes | 201 |
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| Production locations | Bondi Beach,New South Wales |
| Cinematography | Gary Russell Phillip Bull Helen Patronis |
| Running time | 30–60 minutes (inc.commercials) |
| Production company | Cordell Jigsaw Productions[1] |
| Original release | |
| Network | Network 10(2006–2021, 2023–present) |
| Release | 15 February 2006– present |
| Related | |
| Bondi Vet | |
Bondi Rescuewas first broadcast in 2006. A spin-off, set inBali,Indonesia,also screened in 2008.[3][4]Bondi Rescueis broadcast internationally and has a substantial online presence. The show was created and produced by part-time lifeguard Ben Davies in collaboration with Producer Michael Cordell.[5]It is narrated byOsher Günsberg.
On 12 October 2022, it was officially announced that the show had been renewed for a seventeenth season which premiered on 19 April 2023, after a year-long hiatus due to theCOVID-19 pandemicand poor weather conditions.[6][7]
The series was renewed for an 18th season at the 2023 Channel 10 upfronts.[8]
Overview
editThe Bondi lifeguards perform around five thousand rescues over the summer period. They also deal with other incidents including lost children, shark scares,bluebottlestings, injuries, sexual deviants, drunk beach goers and thieves on the beach. Every once in a while, celebrities also make appearances on their shores; these have included actorsDavid Hasselhoff(star of the fictional lifeguard showBaywatch),Hugh Grant,Zac Efron,Rowan AtkinsonandRussell Crowe,entrepreneurRichard Branson,comedianConan O'Brien(whose appearance was also broadcast in his own show,Conan), musicianSnoop Dogg,media personalityParis Hilton,conservationistSteve Irwinand his daughterBindi,pro-surferKelly Slater,and theIndian Cricket Team.Bondi veterinarianChris Brownhas repeatedly appeared on Bondi beach, meeting lifeguards, in his own showBondi Vet.
Bondi also has its Annual LifeguardIronmanChallenge, which tests the skills of each lifeguard which typically consists of a one-kilometre run from Bondi to local beachTamarama,then a one-kilometre swim to nearbyBronte Beach,followed by a two-kilometre 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 December and February), with certain episodes reflecting incidents that have occurred during Christmas Day, New Year's Day andAustralia Day.Noteworthy incidents at nearby Tamarama and Bronte Beaches, which the lifeguards are also responsible for, are occasionally shown. 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, a 600-metre swim surf and two 600-metre runs and on the sand, a 600-metre board paddle, then a set of demanding rescues 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.
Many rescue boards and jet skis have a camera attached for close-up footage. When deemed safe to do so, the cameraman accompanies the lifeguards out to sea and has even had to assist with rescue operations on a number of occasions.
The production company paysWaverley Councilan access fee to film the program on Bondi Beach. The lifeguards are paid a separate licensing fee for the use of their images in the series.
The lifeguards
editCurrent lifeguards at Bondi beach[9]
- Aaron Buchan (Azza B)
- Andrew Reid (Reidy)
- Anthony Carroll (Harries)
- Anthony Glick (Glick)
- Ben Quigley (Quiggers)
- Bruce Hopkins (Hoppo)
- Chase Hardaker
- Chris Chapman (Chappo)
- Clint Kimmins (Clipper)
- Corey Oliver
- Daniel McLaughlin (Beardy)
- Dean Gladstone (Deano)
- Gavin Stevenson (Bagus)
- Harrison Reid (Hutz)
- Jack Curtis
- Jackson Doolan (Jacko)
- Jake Nolan
- Jethro James (Jeff)
- Joel Bevilacqua (Joel B)
- Joel Bolewski (Joel)
- Kailan Collins (KC)
- Lachlan McArthur (Lachie)
- Lukas Wong (Boo)
- Luke Faddy (Faddy)
- Mario Marfella (Muzza)
- Michael Jenkinson (Mouse)
- Quinn Darragh (Quinn)
- Ryan Clark (Whippet)
- Tom Bunting
- Trent Maxwell (Maxi)
- Trent Falson (Singlets)
- Troy Quinlan (Gonzo)
- Wally Eggleton (Wally)
- William Bigelow (Will)
Former
- Aaron Graham (Azza G)
- Adrian Kovacic (Taco)
- Adriel Young (Bacon)
- Alexander Koops (Alex)
- Andrew O'Sullivan (Pine)
- Andy Mole
- Beau Day
- Ben Davies (Benny)
- Ben Sutherland
- Blake McKeown
- Brad Malyon (Mal)
- Brooke Cassell
- Bobby Yaldwyn (Yak)
- Chris Emery
- Chris Thane (Thaney)
- Colin Thackeray
- Cooper Braxton (Coops)
- Cooper Wilson (Coops)
- Corey Adams
- Craig Carney
- Danny McKell
- David Skene
- Derek Recio
- Des Burke (The Chairman Burke)
- Dunstan Foss (Dunno)
- Dylan Davis (Milky)
- Eddy Hudson
- Evan Faulks
- Greg Bishop (Bisho)
- Harry Nightingale (H)
- Jake Braken
- Jesse Polock (Kid)
- John Robson (Johnny)
- Josh Burke (Burkey)
- Juliana King (Jules)
- Kobi Graham
- Kristian Yates (Yatsey)
- Kyle Pao
- Lachlan MacIntosh
- Lawrie Williams
- Liam Taylor (Itchy)
- Luke Daniels (Louie)
- Matt Burke (Burkey)
- Matt Colquhoun
- Matt Dee
- Matthew Hastie (Matt H)
- Max Ayshford (Max)
- Max MacGuigan
- Max Milligan
- Nathan Anson (Anny)
- Nicola Atherton
- Noah Finnimore (Mort)
- Rod Kerr (Kerrbox)
- Ryan Yerbury (Ryan)
- Sam Fleeting
- Sean Carroll
- Scotty Thomson
- Steve Vincent (The Don)
- Stuart Morrow
- Terry McDermott (Tezz)
- Temika Wright
- TJ Henry
- Tom Miller
- Tommy Frazer (Tommy)
- Tommy Woodruff
- Tyson McIntosh
Vehicles
editBondi Rescue: Bali
editA nine-part spin-off series, entitledBondi Rescue: Baliand set inBali,Indonesia,premiered on 10 September 2008.[18][19]The spin-off followed two months delegations of the Bondi lifeguards (including Dean 'Deano' Gladstone, Andrew 'Reidy' Reid, Ryan 'Whippet' Clark, Chris 'Chappo/Chips' Chapman, Tom 'Egg' Bunting, Matt 'Matty' Dee, Aaron 'Azza' and Kobi Graham and mission chief Terry 'Tezz' McDermott) as they were assigned to a two-month stint at Kuta Beach, dealing with the more humid climate, a much larger beach, an exceptionally strong surf and the absence of the rescue equipment they had back home (even in ambulances), making it the world's most deadly guarded beach: twelve fatalities in an average year.[3][20]They join the hundred strong local life guards, supervised by popular singer Marcello Arayafaya, in an official international exchange program.
The spin-off failed to score ratings, and was cancelled after four episodes.[21]However the whole series has been aired overseas.
Reception
editBondi Rescuehas proven to be successful forNetwork 10,averaging 1.31 million viewers during its third season. It won theLogie AwardsMost Popular Factual Program in2008,2009,2010,2011and2012and also a nomination for the Most Outstanding Factual Series at the 2010 and 2011 ceremonies.[19]Its success also led to similar series such as theSeven Network'sSurf PatrolandNine'sDeadly Surfbeing commissioned.[22]
Logie Awards
edit| Year | Nominee | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Bondi Rescue | Most Popular Factual Program | Won |
| Most Outstanding Factual Program | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | Most Popular Factual Program | Won | |
| 2010 | Most Popular Factual Program | Won | |
| Most Outstanding Factual Program | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | Most Popular Factual Program | Won | |
| Most Outstanding Factual Program | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | Most Popular Factual Program | Won | |
| 2013 | Most Popular Factual Program | Won | |
| 2014 | Most Popular Reality Program | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Most Popular Reality Program | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Most Popular Factual Program | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Most Popular Factual Program | Nominated |
Books
editThe first book written aboutBondi Rescuewas byNick Carrolland published on 1 November 2009. It was titledOut the Back with Bondi Rescue: True Stories Behind the Hit TV Showand was about the Bondi lifeguards and took readers 'behind-the-scenes' and showed their 'journeys and the effect this has had on their lives'.[23]
A second book, titledStories From the Bondi Lifeguards,was published on 1 February 2015 and showed a 'behind-the-scenes' look and memorable stories from the lifeguards onBondi Rescue.[24]The book was written by a some of the lifeguards who frequented the show.
Trent Maxwell, commonly known as Maxi, published a series of children's books in 2018 about his lifeguarding experiences.[25][26]
Mobile game
editA game based on the show was developed for iPhone and iPad. In the game, the player is a lifeguard who must keep the swimmers between the flags and protect them from hazards.
Series overview
edit| Season | Originally Aired | Episodes | DVD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Aired | Last Aired | Release date | Discs | Special Features | ||
| 1 | 6 February 2006 | 27 March 2006 | 8 | 13 February 2008 | 2 | Slipcase Packaging |
| 2 | 5 February 2007 | 9 April 2007 | 10 | 13 February 2008 | 2 | Slipcase Packaging |
| 3 | 5 February 2008 | 6 May 2008 | 14 | 17 September 2008 | 2 | Slipcase Packaging |
| 4 | 8 February 2009 | 3 May 2009 | 13 | 5 August 2009 | 2 | Hoppo rescue |
| 5 | 7 February 2010 | 2 May 2010 | 13 | 3 August 2011 | 2 | Slipcase Packaging |
| 6 | 6 February 2011 | 24 April 2011 | 14 | 1 December 2011 | 2 | Stand by (unaired episode) |
| 7 | 6 February 2012 | 7 May 2012 | 13 | 7 May 2012 | 2 | N/A |
| 8 | 10 February 2013 | 2 June 2013 | 13 | 21 May 2014 | 2 | N/A |
| 9 | 3 March 2014 | 11 May 2014 | 13 | No DVD, was released oniTunes Store. | ||
| 10 | 17 March 2015 | 30 Aug 2015 | 13 | No DVD, was released oniTunes Store. | ||
| 11 | 15 March 2016 | 10 July 2016 | 13 | No DVD, was released oniTunes Store. | ||
| 12 | 29 January 2017 | 30 April 2017 | 13 | No DVD, was released oniTunes Store. | ||
| 13 | 13 March 2018 | 24 April 2018 | 10 | No DVD, was released oniTunes Store. | ||
| 14 | 20 February 2019 | 2 October 2019 | 10 | No DVD, was released oniTunes Store. | ||
| 15 | 25 March 2020 | 8 July 2020 | 10 | No DVD, was released oniTunes Store. | ||
| 16 | 25 February 2021 | 20 December 2021 | 10 | No DVD, was released oniTunes Store | ||
| 17 | 14 April 2023 | 23 June 2023 | 11 | No DVD, was released oniTunes Store | ||
| 18 | July 10, 2024 | TBD | 10 | No DVD, was released oniTunes Store | ||
See also
edit
- Waverley Council – Lifeguard History Projectandphotos
- Carroll, Nick (2009).Out The Back With Bondi Rescue: True Stories Behind the Hit TV Show.Allen & Unwin.ISBN978-1-74175-908-2
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