Getaway (TV series)
| Getaway | |
|---|---|
 Getaway logo | |
| Genre | Travel |
| Presented by | Current Catriona Rowntree David Reyne Jason Dundas Tim Blackwell |
| 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 |
Getaway is Australia's longest-running travel and lifestyle television program. Debuting on 14 May 1992 in a Thursday 7:30 pm time slot, it is broadcast on the Nine Network[1] and TLC. Its main competitor was The Great Outdoors on the Seven Network until 2009.
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]
The series involves holiday impressions for essences and budgets as well as life-time dream destinations.
In 2011, the program was reportedly reduced to a 30-minute format and moved to Saturday afternoons at 5:30 pm.[3] On 9 June 2011, the reducing was confirmed by Nine.[4]
Presenters[edit]
Current 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 Bargh and Sussan Mourad
- Nicky Buckley
- Caroline Pemberton
- David Adams
- Rebecca Johns
- Darren Capewell
- Kathy Lette and Jane 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[edit]
Getaway won an Australian Tourism Award for Excellence in the Media in 1995.[7]
Getaway has also been nominated for the Most Popular Lifestyle Program Logie Award at the Logie Awards of 2003,[8] 2004[9] and 2005,[10] each time being beaten by Backyard Blitz. It was also nominated at the Logie 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"[edit]
In an episode broadcast in May 2006, Getaway viewers 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 in bold):
Natural wonders:
Ancient: one wonder
Ancient: two wonders
Waterfall wonders
Modern wonders
City wonders
Island wonders
New Zealand version[edit]
A New Zealand version of the program, with some local content, titled United Travel Getaway and later Getaway, was broadcast on TV One from 1997 until 2004 and Prime TV from 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]
- List of longest-running Australian television series
- List of Australian television series
- List of Nine Network programs
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Pottinger, Paul (11 May 1992). "Debunking spelunking". The Guide. The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney: John Fairfax Holdings. p. 3. Retrieved 1 June 2024 – via NewsBank.
- ^ Oliver, Robin (15 March 1993). "The spotlight on backwaters". The Guide. The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney: John Fairfax Holdings. p. 4. Retrieved 1 June 2024 – via NewsBank.
- ^ Knox, David (3 June 2011). "Has Getaway gone away?". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (10 June 2011). "Nine confirms Getaway downsizing". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ Monzer, Suzy (1 March 2023). "Getaway's first ever presenter Jeff Watson dies at 80 after brain cancer battle". 9Now. Nine Entertainment. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (12 May 2023). "Tina Dalton, original Getaway host returns". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "List of Australian Tourism Award winners". Albury. Australian Associated Press. 12 October 1995. Retrieved 1 June 2024 – via NewsBank.
- ^ "2003 Logie Awards". Australian Television. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "2004 Logie Awards". Australian Television. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "2005 Logie Awards". Australian Television. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "1999 Logie Awards". Australian Television. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "1999 People's Choice Awards". Australian Television. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ Murphy, Kerrie (29 April 2006). "Thursday – Quick Bites – Thursday May 4". The Australian. Sydney: News Limited. p. 36. Retrieved 1 June 2024 – via NewsBank.
- ^ "Urlich gets in holiday mode". The Evening Post. Wellington: Independent Newspapers. 6 October 1997. p. TV015. Retrieved 1 June 2024 – via NewsBank.
- ^ "Time to get away from it all". The Evening Post. Wellington: Independent Newspapers. 22 June 1998. p. TV003. Retrieved 1 June 2024 – via NewsBank.
- ^ "Suzy Clarkson (née Aiken)". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Charlotte Dawson". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Clarke Gayford". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Ellen, Davies (25 March 2007). "Travelling wright". Sunday News. Auckland: Fairfax Media. p. 48. Retrieved 1 June 2024 – via NewsBank.
