Overview
Series synopsis
Media Watch is an Australian news documentary television series that premiered on ABC TV on May 8, 1989. It stars David Marr, Paul Barry, Stuart Littlemore and Monica Attard.
An Australian media analysis television program currently focusing on critiquing the Australian media.
Premise
An Australian media analysis television program currently focusing on critiquing the Australian media.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Marr
- Paul Barry
- Stuart Littlemore
- Monica Attard
- Linton Besser as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 315 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | May 7, 2009 | May 7, 2009 |
| Season 11 | 22 | May 24, 1999 | November 8, 1999 |
| Season 12 | 39 | February 7, 2000 | November 6, 2000 |
| Season 13 | 32 | April 8, 2002 | November 11, 2002 |
| Season 14 | 39 | February 10, 2003 | November 3, 2003 |
| Season 15 | 41 | February 9, 2004 | November 15, 2004 |
| Season 16 | 29 | April 25, 2005 | November 7, 2005 |
| Season 17 | 38 | February 13, 2006 | October 30, 2006 |
| Season 18 | 34 | February 26, 2007 | October 22, 2007 |
| Season 22 | 40 | February 9, 2009 | November 9, 2009 |
| Season 1989 | 0 | May 8, 1989 | December 4, 1989 |
| Season 1990 | 0 | February 12, 1990 | November 12, 1990 |
| Season 1991 | 0 | February 11, 1991 | November 18, 1991 |
| Season 1992 | 0 | February 10, 1992 | November 9, 1992 |
| Season 1993 | 0 | February 8, 1993 | November 15, 1993 |
| Season 1994 | 0 | February 14, 1994 | October 31, 1994 |
| Season 1999 | 0 | August 11, 1999 | August 11, 1999 |
| Season 2007 | 0 | February 26, 2007 | November 12, 2007 |
| Season 2008 | 0 | February 18, 2008 | November 10, 2008 |
| Season 2009 | 0 | February 9, 2009 | November 9, 2009 |
Season 0 preview
1 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
20 Years: Stuff ups, Beat ups & Barneys A retrospective featuring the best, funniest and most important moments over the program's colourful history over two decades. |
May 7, 2009 |
Season 11 preview
22 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 May 1999 | May 24, 1999 |
| 2 | 21 June 1999 | June 21, 1999 |
| 3 | 28 June 1999 | June 28, 1999 |
Season 12 preview
39 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07 February 2000 | February 7, 2000 |
| 2 | 14 February 2000 | February 14, 2000 |
| 3 | 21 February 2000 | February 21, 2000 |
Season 13 preview
32 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08 April 2002 | April 8, 2002 |
| 2 | 15 April 2002 | April 15, 2002 |
| 3 | 22 April 2002 | April 22, 2002 |
Season 14 preview
39 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 February 2003 | February 10, 2003 |
| 2 | 17 February 2003 | February 17, 2003 |
| 3 | 24 February 2003 | February 24, 2003 |
Season 15 preview
41 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09 February 2004 | February 9, 2004 |
| 2 | 16 February 2004 | February 16, 2004 |
| 3 | 23 February 2004 | February 23, 2004 |
Season 16 preview
29 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 April 2005 | April 25, 2005 |
| 2 | 02 May 2005 | May 2, 2005 |
| 3 | 09 May 2005 | May 9, 2005 |
Season 17 preview
38 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 February 2006 | February 13, 2006 |
| 2 | 20 February 2006 | February 20, 2006 |
| 3 | 27 February 2006 | February 27, 2006 |
Season 18 preview
34 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 February 2007 | February 26, 2007 |
| 2 | 05 March 2007 | March 5, 2007 |
| 3 | 12 March 2007 | March 12, 2007 |
Season 22 preview
40 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Automation Not a Sensation Plastic Too Fantastic (Part two) Thou Shalt Not Plagiarise Tacky Tribute |
February 9, 2009 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Reporting the Bushfires Seven's "Call for Calm" Opinion or Hate-Mongering? |
February 16, 2009 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 ABC Oversells Young Australian of the Year Smeared Beat Up Opportunity "Seized" Bowled Over |
February 23, 2009 |
Season 1989 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 8, 1989 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 15, 1989 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 22, 1989 |
Season 1990 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 32 | February 12, 1990 |
| 2 | Episode 33 | February 19, 1990 |
| 3 | Episode 34 | February 26, 1990 |
Season 1991 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 64 | February 11, 1991 |
| 2 | Episode 65 | February 18, 1991 |
| 3 | Episode 66 | February 25, 1991 |
Season 1992 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 95 | February 10, 1992 |
| 2 | Episode 96 | February 17, 1992 |
| 3 | Episode 97 | February 24, 1992 |
Season 1993 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 126 | February 8, 1993 |
| 2 | Episode 127 | February 15, 1993 |
| 3 | Episode 128 | February 22, 1993 |
Season 1994 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 157 | February 14, 1994 |
| 2 | Episode 158 | February 21, 1994 |
| 3 | Episode 159 | February 28, 1994 |
Season 1999 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | August 11, 1999 |
Season 2007 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 26, 2007 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 5, 2007 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 12, 2007 |
Season 2008 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 18, 2008 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 25, 2008 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 3, 2008 |
Season 2009 preview
0 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 9, 2009 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 16, 2009 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 23, 2009 |
Production
Genres
News, Documentary
Country
AU
Original language
en
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 8, 1989 |
| Last aired | May 12, 2025 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:20:00 |