Getawayis Australia's longest-runningtravel and lifestyle television program.Debuting on 14 May 1992 in a Thursday 7:30pm time slot, it is broadcast on theNine Network[1]andTLC.Its main competitor wasThe Great Outdoorson theSeven Networkuntil 2009.
| Getaway | |
|---|---|
 Getawaylogo | |
| Genre | Travel |
| Presented by | Current Catriona Rowntree David Reyne Charli Robinson Jason Dundas Tim Blackwell Livinia Nixon |
| Composer | Neil Sutherland |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No.of seasons | 32 (as of 2023) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | John Walsh |
| Producers |
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| Production location | International & Domestic |
| Camera setup | Steve Davis, Jamie Hamill, Chris Miller, Gilbert Farkas, Max Polley, Stuart Bruce |
| Running time | 30 minutes (including commercials) |
| Original release | |
| Network | Nine Network |
| Release | 14 May 1992– present |
The first season looked at only tourism locally, including resorts and locations, but on 18 March 1993, it had expanded to look at international travel and tourism destinations.[2]
In 2011, the program was reduced to a 30-minute format and moved to Saturday afternoons at 5:30pm.[3][4]
Presenters
editCurrent presenters
edit- Catriona Rowntree(1996–present)
- David Reyne(1992–1993, 1996–present)
- Charli Robinson(2003–present)
- Jason Dundas(2006–present)
- Tim Blackwell(2015–present)
- Livinia Nixon(2012–present)
Guest presenters
edit- Amber Lawrence
- Lauren Phillips
- Samantha McClymont
- Anna Gare
- Ian 'Dicko' Dickson
- Jesinta Franklin
- Ray Martin
- David Genat
- Renee Barghand Sussan Mourad
- Nicky Buckley
- Caroline Pemberton
- David Adams
- Rebecca Johns
- Darren Capewell
- Kathy LetteandJane Turner
- David Whitehill
- Lincoln Lewis
- Charlie Clausen
- Evelyn Ellis and Duncan James
- Poh Ling Yeow
- Lizzy Hoo
Former presenters
edit- Kelly Landry (2008–2011)
- Natalie Gruzlewski(2004–2014)
- Sophie Monk(2010–2011)
- Kate Ceberano(2011–2021)
- Jennifer Hawkins(2011–2019)
- Dermott Brereton(2007–2011)
- Giaan Rooney(2008–2012)
- Jules Lund(2004–2012)
- Henry Azaris (2003–2007)
- Ben Dark(1999–2010)
- Erik Thomson(2006–2007)
- Jodhi Meares(2006)
- Megan Gale(2005–2006)
- Brendon Julian(2004–2005)
- Sorrel Wilby (1996–2005)
- Lochie Daddo(1994–1999)
- Jeff Watson(1992–1998)[5]
- Rebecca Harris (1992–1997)
- Chrissy Morrisey (1995)
- Jane Rutter(1994)
- Tina Dalton (1992–1993)[a]
- Anna McMahon (1992–1993)
Awards
editGetawaywon an Australian Tourism Award for Excellence in the Media in 1995.[7]
Getawayhas also been nominated for the Most Popular Lifestyle Program Logie Award at theLogie Awards of 2003,[8]2004[9]and2005,[10]each time being beaten byBackyard Blitz.It was also nominated at theLogie Awards of 1999[11]and nominated as the Favourite Lifestyle Program at the Australian People Choice Awards of 1999.[12]
"Seven Wonders of the World"
editIn an episode broadcast in May 2006,Getawayviewers were asked to choose a new Seven Wonders of the World[13]based on several destinations which had been pre-selected by the show's producers.
The destinations were (winners are shown inbold):
Natural wonders:
Ancient: one wonder
Ancient: two wonders
Waterfall wonders
Modern wonders
City wonders
Island wonders
New Zealand version
editA New Zealand version of the program, with some local content, titledUnited Travel Getawayand laterGetaway,was broadcast onTV Onefrom 1997 until 2004 andPrime TVfrom 2004 until 2008.
Former presenters of the New Zealand version
edit- Margaret Urlich(1997–1998)[14]
- Suzy Clarkson(1998–2001)[15][16]
- Charlotte Dawson(2004-2007)[17]
- Clarke Gayford(2007-2008)[18][19]
- Lance Hipkins (2007)[19]
- Renee Wright (2007)[19]
See also
edit
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^Pottinger, Paul (11 May 1992)."Debunking spelunking".The Guide.The Sydney Morning Herald.Sydney: John Fairfax Holdings. p. 3.Retrieved1 June2024– viaNewsBank.
- ^Oliver, Robin (15 March 1993)."The spotlight on backwaters".The Guide.The Sydney Morning Herald.Sydney: John Fairfax Holdings. p. 4.Retrieved1 June2024– viaNewsBank.
- ^Knox, David (3 June 2011)."Has Getaway gone away?".TV Tonight.Retrieved1 June2024.
- ^Knox, David (10 June 2011)."Nine confirms Getaway downsizing".TV Tonight.Retrieved1 June2024.
- ^Monzer, Suzy (1 March 2023)."Getaway's first ever presenter Jeff Watson dies at 80 after brain cancer battle".9Now.Nine Entertainment.Retrieved1 June2024.
- ^Knox, David (12 May 2023)."Tina Dalton, original Getaway host returns".TV Tonight.Retrieved1 June2024.
- ^"List of Australian Tourism Award winners".Albury. Australian Associated Press. 12 October 1995.Retrieved1 June2024– via NewsBank.
- ^"2003 Logie Awards".Australian Television.Retrieved1 June2024.
- ^"2004 Logie Awards".Australian Television.Retrieved1 June2024.
- ^"2005 Logie Awards".Australian Television.Retrieved1 June2024.
- ^"1999 Logie Awards".Australian Television.Retrieved1 June2024.
- ^"1999 People's Choice Awards".Australian Television.Retrieved1 June2024.
- ^Murphy, Kerrie (29 April 2006)."Thursday – Quick Bites – Thursday May 4".The Australian.Sydney: News Limited. p. 36.Retrieved1 June2024– via NewsBank.
- ^"Urlich gets in holiday mode".The Evening Post.Wellington:Independent Newspapers.6 October 1997. p. TV015.Retrieved1 June2024– via NewsBank.
- ^"Time to get away from it all".The Evening Post.Wellington:Independent Newspapers.22 June 1998. p. TV003.Retrieved1 June2024– via NewsBank.
- ^"Suzy Clarkson (née Aiken)".NZ On Screen.Retrieved1 June2024.
- ^"Charlotte Dawson".NZ On Screen.Retrieved1 June2024.
- ^"Clarke Gayford".NZ On Screen.Retrieved1 June2024.
- ^abcEllen, Davies (25 March 2007)."Travelling wright".Sunday News.Auckland: Fairfax Media. p. 48.Retrieved1 June2024– via NewsBank.