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All Aussie Adventures

Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures is an Australian mockumentary comedy television series that parodies outback adventure and wildlife tourism programs through the misadventures of its titular character.^[1]^[2] Starring Glenn Robbins as the enthusiastic but inept wildlife expert Russell Coight, the series depicts his bungled expeditions across remote Australian landscapes, often resulting in slapstick disasters and humorous exaggerations of bush survival tropes.^[1]^[2] Produced by Working Dog Productions and primarily broadcast on Network Ten, it premiered on 5 August 2001 and ran for two seasons totaling 13 episodes from 2001 to 2002, followed by a telemovie special in 2004 and a revival series in 2018.^[3]^[4]^[5] The program highlights Coight's overconfident narration and interactions with wildlife and locals, critiquing stereotypes of Australian masculinity and adventure tourism while delivering broad physical comedy.^[1] It has garnered a cult following for its sharp satire and Robbins' portrayal, earning an 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from over 1,500 users and remaining available on streaming platforms like Stan.^[1]^[6]

Overview

Premise

All Aussie Adventures, also known as Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures, is a mockumentary comedy series centered on Russell Coight, a self-proclaimed survival expert and tour guide who leads groups through the remote Australian outback to experience its wildlife and culture. Coight's expeditions, intended to highlight the rugged beauty and unique aspects of Australia's wilderness, inevitably descend into chaos due to his profound incompetence and misguided enthusiasm.^[7] The series employs a mockumentary format, styled as a serious documentary that chronicles Coight's "expert" adventures, complete with his own earnest voiceover narration providing commentary and "facts" about the environment and survival techniques. This presentation satirizes real outback adventure programs by exaggerating the protagonist's bumbling heroism and unreliable expertise, often turning perilous situations into farcical mishaps.^[2]^[8] Thematically, the show lampoons Australian stereotypes, such as the rugged bushman archetype, while critiquing environmental misinformation through Coight's absurd and often dangerous advice on wildlife and survival. Each episode revolves around a specific regional or thematic outing, such as navigating desert terrains or encountering coastal hazards, consistently culminating in comedic disaster that underscores the satire.

Broadcast history

All Aussie Adventures, also known as Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures, premiered on Network Ten in Australia on 5 August 2001.^[1] The series was produced by Working Dog Productions specifically for the network.^[7] Season 1 consisted of six episodes, airing weekly from August to September 2001.^[9] Season 2 followed in 2002, comprising seven episodes broadcast from August to September.^[9] This brought the total for the original run to 13 episodes across the two seasons.^[10] A standalone telemovie special, Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge, aired on the same network on 14 November 2004.^[11] Following the 2004 special, the series entered a hiatus lasting over a decade. In November 2016, Network Ten announced a revival for a third season originally slated for 2017.^[12] Production delays pushed the premiere to 2018, with the seven-episode season airing from 5 August to 9 September.^[13]^[9] Post-revival, all seasons became available for streaming on Stan in Australia.^[6]

Production

Development

All Aussie Adventures was developed by the Working Dog Productions team, including Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, and Jane Kennedy, with Gleisner taking a lead role in creating and directing the series.^[14] The concept drew inspiration from real outback tourism advertisements and parodied adventure shows featuring figures like Steve Irwin and the Leyland Brothers, exaggerating the mishaps and bravado of such programs.^[14] The character of Russell Coight evolved from Glenn Robbins' portrayal of Wallaby Jack in 1990s sketches on The Late Show, a Working Dog production.^[1] In the late 1990s, Gleisner pitched the expanded idea to Network Ten after overhearing Robbins discussing outback experiences, leading to a pilot and the series' debut in 2001.^[15] Working Dog managed all writing, directing, and production for the series. The first two seasons emphasized Coight's straightforward, disaster-prone outback escapades, while the 2004 special Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge shifted to a format pairing him with celebrities on trips. The 2018 revival incorporated updates reflecting modern concerns, such as the influence of social media on adventure tourism.^[7]^[4]

Filming and style

The series was filmed across diverse Australian landscapes to align with its episodic themes of outback exploration and wilderness survival, including locations in Queensland such as Cooktown and Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm near Cairns, the Northern Territory deserts around Alice Springs at Ooraminna Station Homestead, and Victorian high country areas like Merrijig, Mansfield, and the Murray River region.^[16]^[3] These sites captured the rugged, remote environments central to the mockumentary's portrayal of Australian terrain, with production emphasizing on-location shooting to enhance authenticity.^[1] As a mockumentary parodying low-budget wildlife documentaries, the show employed handheld camera work to simulate amateur footage, creating a shaky, immersive perspective that heightened the sense of chaotic adventure.^[1] Post-production edits further amplified this aesthetic through mismatched narration overlays and quick cuts, mimicking the unpolished style of real travel shows while underscoring comedic ineptitude.^[1] The visual style blended original on-set footage with reused archival clips, often deployed incongruously for humor, such as generic animal stock footage inserted during mishaps to exaggerate dangers like wildlife encounters.^[17] Practical effects were prioritized for physical gags, including staged vehicle breakdowns and animal interactions, to maintain a tangible, low-tech feel without relying on heavy digital enhancements.^[1] In the 2018 revival season, filming retained the core retro mockumentary vibe but incorporated minimal drone shots for overhead views of remote areas, such as during navigation segments, while avoiding extensive CGI to preserve the series' unrefined charm.^[18]^[3]

Cast and characters

Russell Coight

Russell Coight is the central character and titular protagonist of All Aussie Adventures, portrayed as a self-proclaimed expert in outback survival and wildlife who hails from the fictional Coight family, a lineage of purported bush pioneers.^[15] He speaks with a thick Australian outback accent and possesses an encyclopedic but consistently inaccurate knowledge of Australian flora, fauna, and terrain, often dispensing dubious advice with unwavering certainty.^[14]^[15] Originating as an extension of the earlier character Wallaby Jack from the 1990s sketch comedy series The Late Show, Coight debuted in 2001 as an accident-prone adventurer guiding viewers through Australia's remote regions.^[14] Coight's key traits include profound overconfidence in his abilities, frequent use of malapropisms such as mangling animal names or terms, and a blatant disregard for personal safety, which invariably culminate in comedic mishaps and failures.^[14]^[15] These characteristics underscore his role as a hapless yet resilient figure, whose bush skills are more bravado than expertise, leading to disastrous yet entertaining outcomes during his travels.^[19] The character is brought to life by comedian Glenn Robbins, whose portrayal relies heavily on physical comedy through slapstick mishaps, a distinctive vocal delivery that amplifies the outback persona, and elements of improvisation to enhance authenticity.^[15]^[14] Over the series' run, Coight evolves from a lone operator navigating the wilderness solo to a team leader coordinating groups in expeditions and even managing ventures like a wildlife park.^[19]^[15] Culturally, Coight embodies an exaggerated archetype of the "Aussie battler"—the tenacious, everyman survivor of harsh conditions—infused with ironic patriotism that pokes fun at national stereotypes while celebrating Australian resilience.^[15]

Supporting characters

In the first season of All Aussie Adventures, supporting characters primarily consist of three young city dwellers—Justin (played by Justin Meadows), Hayley (Hayley Roberts), and Phil (Philip Jenkins)—who accompany Russell Coight on a two-part outback tour in the "High Country" episodes. These characters contribute to the comedy by reacting with bewilderment and discomfort to Coight's inept survival lessons, such as setting up camp and handling wildlife, amplifying the parody of adventure tourism.^[20] Season 2 introduces a group of international tourists as recurring supporting figures in the "Tourists" episodes, including Hermann (Hermann Iberg), Tom (Tom Martin), Birgit (Birgit Mildenberger), and Helena (Helena Persson). Portrayed as eager but hapless overseas visitors, they exacerbate Coight's mishaps during activities like crocodile spotting and bush navigation, highlighting cultural clashes and the absurdity of guided eco-tours. Additionally, Aidan Fennessy appears as a guest in the "Rogue Croc" episode, playing a bumbling enthusiast who joins Coight in a crocodile hunt, adding layers of incompetence to the satirical take on wildlife experts.^[21]^[22] The 2004 television special, Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge, features a ensemble of fictional celebrities participating in a charity outback challenge organized by Coight. Key supporting roles include Phil (Charlie Garber), a self-absorbed TV host; Ben Torneau (Chad Kendrick), an arrogant sports star; Suzie Michelo (Lucy Gould), a ditzy pop singer; and Craig (Andrew Startin), a clueless model. Their exaggerated reactions to Coight's disastrous leadership—ranging from failed survival tasks to comedic injuries—underscore the parody of celebrity reality shows and endurance competitions.^[23]^[24] The 2018 revival season brings back the mockumentary style with new supporting characters, most notably Chrissie Coight (Jane Birks), Russell's teenage niece, who joins him in episode 3.06 for a family outback trip. Her modern sensibilities and eye-rolling responses to Coight's outdated advice provide fresh comedic contrast, satirizing generational gaps in Australian bush culture. Other guests, such as locals and experts in episodes like 3.03, include brief one-off roles by various actors, including Naveed Bennett and Romy Erdos across episodes, serve to populate Coight's chaotic adventures with reactive foils that heighten the slapstick elements.^[25]^[22]^[26]

Parody elements

Common gags

The humor in All Aussie Adventures heavily relies on verbal comedy through Russell Coight's malapropisms and delivery of factually incorrect "expertise," portraying him as a bumbling authority on Australian wildlife and survival.^[27] For instance, Coight advises that "the difference between seeing someone and NOT seeing someone in the outback is 110 square kilometers," exaggerating isolation in a comically absurd manner.^[28] He also mispronounces or mangles terms, such as warning viewers to "be ware" of outback dangers instead of "beware," underscoring his pseudo-expert persona.^[29] Physical comedy forms another core element, featuring slapstick failures that highlight Coight's ineptitude during outdoor exploits. Common scenarios include vehicle breakdowns, such as flooring a quad bike in reverse or a car rolling away unattended, and mishaps with animals, like being overpowered by a wallaby during a supposed wrestling demonstration.^[17] These gags often culminate in self-inflicted injuries, such as burning himself with hot coffee or accidentally setting fire to a historical diary, amplifying the series' chaotic energy.^[17] A recurring motif is the overly tight handshake with locals, captured in mismatched close-up shots that reveal production shortcuts for comedic effect.^[17] The series satirizes Australian tourism promotions, environmental advocacy, and the archetype of the rugged macho bushman via repeated motifs like Coight's "survival tips" that inevitably backfire, mocking overly simplistic advice in adventure media.^[17] For example, his demonstrations of bushcraft, such as using diesel fuel for a campfire or applying a pressure bandage after a snake bite, lead to exaggerated disasters that parody the genre's heroic narratives and highlight environmental hazards through incompetence rather than genuine peril.^[1] This approach subverts the "true blue Aussie" trope, presenting Coight's overconfident bravado as a foil to real outback challenges.^[17] Over the series' run, the gags evolve to reflect changing contexts: early seasons (2001–2002) emphasize isolation-based mishaps and traditional outback blunders, while the 2018 revival maintains the core humor while reflecting contemporary contexts, to update the satire on evolving Australian identity.^[27]^[30] This progression maintains the core verbal and physical humor while integrating stock footage for visual punchlines, though the primary drive remains Coight's dialogue and actions.^[17]

Stock footage and tropes

The series employs extensive stock footage to replicate the low-budget production values of traditional outback adventure documentaries, frequently intercutting generic clips of Australian wildlife—such as crocodiles snapping or emus striding across the plains—with Russell Coight's exaggerated reactions to simulate perilous encounters. This technique often features mismatched or recycled visuals, like incorrect audio overlays or reused segments, which underscore the parody by highlighting editing shortcuts rather than seamless storytelling. For instance, a recurring gag involves cutting to an ill-fitting close-up of hands shaking during Coight's introductions, deliberately evoking "stock footage failure" for comedic effect.^[17]^[31] Central to the show's parody are exaggerated tropes from the adventure genre, including bombastic narration over trivial actions and the portrayal of benign situations as life-threatening ordeals, such as Coight's "battles" with inoffensive animals that end in his comedic defeat. Dramatic music swells accompany everyday mishaps, like stumbling during a hike, to mock the over-dramatization typical of shows featuring self-proclaimed bush experts. These elements subvert the "Awesome Aussie" archetype of the ultra-masculine outback conqueror, instead presenting Coight's bumbling confidence as a satirical lens on cultural stereotypes.^[17]^[31] Narrative devices further amplify the humor through Coight's direct-to-camera narration, which breaks the fourth wall by dispensing absurd "wisdom" amid visible failures, and the repetitive structure of ill-fated tour groups that expose group incompetence and logistical absurdities. This approach critiques the contrived authenticity of real travel documentaries by embracing a deliberately amateurish style, where sloppy cuts and repetitive motifs reveal the genre's reliance on spectacle over substance.^[17]

Episodes

Season 1 (2001)

The first season of All Aussie Adventures, which premiered on Network Ten on 5 August 2001, comprises six half-hour episodes that establish the series' foundational mockumentary format, following Russell Coight on solo expeditions through diverse Australian landscapes. The arc begins in the arid Red Centre with a two-part exploration of cattle mustering and bush survival, transitions to the lush Daintree Rainforest and adjacent Great Barrier Reef, shifts to the rugged High Country for urban-rural education, and culminates in the remote Cooktown region for familial and competitive activities. This structure introduces Coight's bumbling navigation of outback challenges, setting the template for subsequent seasons without relying on ensemble casts or elaborate setups.^[20]^[32] Central themes revolve around satirical depictions of rudimentary outback survival skills, often laced with absurd misinformation about Australian wildlife and ecology to lampoon adventure programming tropes. Coight's "expertise" frequently leads to chaotic mishaps, such as misguided attempts at foraging or animal handling, underscoring the humor in overconfident incompetence rather than genuine peril. These elements critique the romanticized portrayal of the bush in media, emphasizing environmental hazards through farce rather than instruction.^[33]^[1] Among the standout installments is the third episode, "Daintree," where Coight ventures into North Queensland's rainforest to assist a friend with a rogue crocodile, blending inept wildlife management with ill-advised reef excursions that highlight the season's focus on tropical perils. Another key entry, "Cooktown," sees Coight traveling for his niece's wedding while entering a fishing contest, injecting personal stakes into the adventure parody. Guest stars remain scarce across the season, with episodes prioritizing Coight's isolated antics to amplify the mock solitude of the adventurer archetype.^[20]^[34] Production for the debut season adopted a deliberately unpolished mockumentary aesthetic, directed by Tom Gleisner with writing by the Working Dog team, to mimic low-budget travelogues through handheld camerawork and on-location authenticity. Filming occurred predominantly in Queensland, including sites like Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm near Cairns for rainforest sequences and far north locales for the Cooktown episode, capturing the state's varied terrains while minimizing studio elements. This raw approach, aired weekly from August to September 2001, laid the groundwork for the series' enduring visual and comedic style.^[20]

Season 2 (2002)

The second season of All Aussie Adventures premiered on Network Ten on 18 August 2002 and consisted of seven episodes, expanding Russell Coight's misadventures into group settings across regions such as outback New South Wales and the High Country.^[21] The season's arc shifted toward ensemble humor, introducing interactions with tourists, fans, and an old mate who joins the group, heightening the parody of guided outback tours and survival instruction through escalating mishaps.^[21] Key themes revolved around satirizing team-building excursions and the incompetence of amateur wilderness guides, with Coight's "expertise" leading to chaotic group dynamics, such as improvised camp roasts gone awry and dubious wildlife encounters.^[21] Episodes like the two-part "Tourists" storyline depicted Coight leading international visitors through rugged terrain, dispensing flawed advice on flora, fauna, and gun safety while an old mate's arrival amplified the duo-like banter and physical pratfalls.^[21] Similarly, "Rare Roo" highlighted sand survival challenges during a mission to release a rare kangaroo, incorporating roadside aids to surfers and backpackers amid increased slapstick elements, such as vehicle mishaps and improvised rescues.^[21] Produced by Working Dog Productions under director and writer Tom Gleisner, the season aired weekly until 29 September 2002, maintaining the mockumentary format with occasional stock footage for dramatic effect while emphasizing original on-location comedy.^[21]^[35] This installment built on the first season's foundation by incorporating more collaborative disasters, such as the "Rogue Croc" outing with a young fan learning bush traps and campfire games, underscoring Coight's hazardous mentorship style.^[21]

Television special (2004)

"Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge" is a 90-minute television special that aired on Network 10 on 14 November 2004, serving as a standalone mockumentary in the "All Aussie Adventures" series.^[36]^[37] In this format, the incompetent outback adventurer Russell Coight, played by Glenn Robbins, leads a group of fictional C-list celebrities on a charity trek across Australia from the east coast to the west coast, aiming to complete the journey in just seven days.^[24]^[38] The special amplifies the series' parody of survivalist television by incorporating elements of celebrity reality competitions, where urban participants struggle hilariously with rural challenges under Coight's misguided guidance.^[39] The participants include a diverse ensemble of caricature celebrities, portrayed by supporting actors, highlighting clashes between city sophistication and outback harshness. Key guests feature Phil, an ex-cricketer played by Charlie Garber; Suzie Michelo, a singer-songwriter portrayed by Lucy Gould; Ben Torneau, a young writer acted by Chad Kendrick; Laura Dunn, a soap starlet performed by Tamara Searle; and Chrissie Grant, a model enacted by Nicky Whelan.^[36]^[40] These characters embody the special's satirical take on fame's fragility, as their egos and inexperience lead to comedic mishaps like vehicle breakdowns, wildlife encounters, and failed survival tasks, all exacerbated by Coight's bungled expertise.^[39] Produced by All Aussie Adventures Pty Ltd as a comedy TV movie, the special bridges the gap between the original seasons by elevating the production with higher-profile guest parodies while maintaining the core humor of physical comedy and character-driven satire.^[24] Its unique approach satirizes early 2000s celebrity culture and reality TV tropes, such as endurance challenges for goodwill, through amplified failures that underscore Coight's delusional confidence and the celebrities' out-of-place complaints.^[39] This format allows for broader ensemble interactions, contrasting the solo misadventures of prior episodes with group dynamics that heighten the parody of team-based outback expeditions.^[38]

Season 3 (2018)

Season 3 of Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures marked the revival of the series after a 16-year hiatus, premiering on Network 10 on 5 August 2018 and concluding on 9 September 2018.^[41] Produced by Working Dog Productions, the season consists of seven episodes that follow the established mockumentary style, with Russell Coight resuming his bumbling escapades in the Australian outback.^[42] Over 15 years after his last misadventure that involved setting fire to a national park, Coight returns to familiar terrains to reconnect with old acquaintances, impart survival advice, and showcase native wildlife species.^[42] The season's arc centers on Coight revisiting outback locales, blending classic elements of inept exploration with ongoing commentary on Australian bush culture and tourism mishaps. Episodes feature recurring gags such as vehicle troubles, wildlife encounters, and DIY bush remedies, while emphasizing Coight's unwavering enthusiasm despite frequent disasters. Filming took place partly in the Red Centre, capturing the rugged Australian interior to maintain the series' authentic, low-budget aesthetic.^[3] Key themes in the revival continue the show's satirical take on outback adventuring, highlighting the absurdities of self-proclaimed experts and the perils of unprepared tourism in remote areas. The narrative underscores ethical lapses in wildlife handling and environmental interactions through Coight's comically misguided actions, such as attempting to relocate invasive species or educate on native flora. This season subtly nods to broader concerns like sustainable land use by portraying the consequences of Coight's interventions, though it prioritizes humor over direct advocacy.^[1] Notable episodes include the opener, where Coight resumes his journeys by aiding bogged vehicles and demonstrating bush survival techniques; and Episode 4, set in the Daintree Rainforest, where he tracks crocodiles and attempts traditional fishing methods. A standout installment, Episode 6, introduces a new dynamic as Coight mentors his 23-year-old niece, Chrissie Coight, on desert survival, serving as a generational handover that amplifies the parody of family-oriented adventure tropes. The season finale, Episode 7, sees Coight schooling students on native fauna while engaging in bush water-skiing and fishing outings, reinforcing the educational facade of his tours.^[41] Production for the revival emphasized continuity with prior seasons, utilizing the original mockumentary format without major stylistic overhauls, though it incorporated contemporary filming in diverse locations like rainforests and arid regions to refresh the visuals. The 15-year gap allowed for refreshed humor targeting modern outback challenges, such as assisting urban tourists in remote settings, while retaining the core ensemble and Glenn Robbins' portrayal of the hapless guide.^[42]

Reception

Viewership

The initial seasons of All Aussie Adventures in 2001 and 2002 generated strong viewership in Australia, driven by the novelty of its mockumentary style parodying outback tourism.^[43] The 2004 television special, Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge, capitalized on the character's established popularity.^[44] The 2018 revival season averaged around 800,000 viewers per episode, with the premiere attracting 881,000 nationally on Network Ten, though numbers dipped in later episodes amid increased competition from streaming services.^[45]^[46] This decline reflected broader trends in fragmented television audiences but maintained a dedicated cult following from the original run.^[47] Internationally, viewership was limited, with distribution mainly through niche channels in the UK and US, where demand remained low compared to domestic figures—approximately 0.2 times the average TV series demand in the United States.^[48]^[49]

Critical response

All Aussie Adventures was praised by critics for its sharp satire on Australian identity, particularly through its parody of outback adventure shows and the bumbling archetype of the self-proclaimed bush expert. The series effectively lampooned cultural stereotypes of rugged individualism and environmental bravado, with reviewers noting how it exposed the absurdities of idealized Australian wilderness narratives.^[50] Glenn Robbins' performance as Russell Coight drew particular acclaim, with critics highlighting his ability to blend physical comedy with subtle pathos, making the character both ridiculous and oddly sympathetic. In a 2004 Sydney Morning Herald review of the related Celebrity Challenge special, Robbins' portrayal was lauded for its "brittle pomposity," drawing comparisons to Ricky Gervais's David Brent in The Office for its mockumentary innovation in humanizing inept authority figures.^[39] The original series was described as an entertaining Steve Irwin parody, though some physical gags were critiqued as obvious and predictable, contributing to a sense of repetition in its formulaic structure.^[39] The 2018 revival received positive notices for its timeliness, reviving the character amid a resurgence in Australian comedy and offering fresh takes on enduring outback tropes. A Sydney Morning Herald critics' choice column commended it for humorously demonstrating "how outback travel is not done," underscoring Robbins' enduring comedic prowess.^[51] However, some elements were seen as dated, reflecting the passage of time since the early 2000s seasons. Scholars have examined the series in comedy studies for its mockumentary style, which innovatively critiques representations of Australian identity through exaggerated survivalism and wildlife encounters, positioning it alongside global satires like The Office.^[50] In 2020s retrospectives, the show has achieved cult status, celebrated for its lasting appeal in capturing quintessential Aussie humor. A 2022 The Age article hailed it as the "benchmark for any potential outdoorsmen," while a 2024 piece listed it among iconic Working Dog comedies, affirming its cultural endurance.^[52]^[53]

Awards and nominations

All Aussie Adventures has garnered recognition through various nominations and awards, highlighting its comedic impact in Australian television. At the 2003 Australian Comedy Awards, Glenn Robbins won Outstanding Comic Performance on Australian TV for his portrayal of Russell Coight in All Aussie Adventures, among other roles.^[54] In 2003, the series earned a nomination for Most Outstanding Comedy Series at the Logie Awards.^[55] That same year, at the Australian Comedy Awards, it was nominated for Outstanding Australian TV Comedy - Character Based.^[56] The 2018 revival season led to a nomination for Most Popular Comedy Program at the 2019 Logie Awards, underscoring renewed appreciation for the series.^[57] These accolades, particularly the post-revival Logie nomination, enhanced the series' visibility and affirmed its enduring popularity in Australian comedy.^[58]

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Nov 13, 2004 · But this very funny mockumentary is a big step forward from the All Aussie Adventures series. Here Coight is a more interesting, well-rounded ...Missing: humor | Show results with:humor
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Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge (2003) - Cast & Crew - TMDB
Tweet · Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge (2003) · ← Back to main. Cast 8. Glenn Robbins. Russell Coight.
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Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures (TV Series 2001–2018) - IMDb
On this week's episode, Russell shares his love of plants, teaches school children about wildlife and helps out a stranded couple whose vehicle is bogged. 8.3/ ...
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Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures Season 3
Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures Season 3. 7 episodes. Buy $13.99 ... Episodes. Russell Coight's All ...
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First-release series - Top drama titles - Australian content - Television
TOP 10 TITLES ON FREE-TO-AIR TELEVISION, 2008-2018 ; 7, Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures, Series, 10, 1,076 ; 8, True Story with Hamish & Andy series 2 ...
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Returning: All Aussie Adventures | TV Tonight
Jul 16, 2018 · Russell Coight (aka Glenn Robbins) returns to TEN after a 14 year absence, for his for a third series of All Aussie Adventures.
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Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures is a ratings success - Daily Mail
Aug 6, 2018 · Back on top! Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures is a ratings success for Network Ten as '881,000 viewers tune in nationally' for comedian ...Missing: review | Show results with:review
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The Block return tops competitive Sunday - TV Tonight
Aug 6, 2018 · All Aussie Adventures returned with 881,000 for TEN then Street Smart (365,000), The Sunday Project (358,000 / 229,000), TEN Eyewitness News ( ...
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Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures - Parrot Analytics
With a current audience demand of 9.7 times the average for TV shows in Australia, this series has positioned itself among the top ranks of the comedy genre, ...
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Nine's The Block triumphs in Sunday night premiere battle, with ...
Aug 6, 2018 · ... viewers – and had a higher audience than the premiere of Ten's Russell Coight: All Aussie Adventures, which pulled an audience of 881,000.
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Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures (Network Ten): United States ...
Parrot Analytics has found that the audience demand for Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures is 0.2 times the demand of the average TV series in the United ...
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Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventure: Series 3 - Amazon UK
Rating 4.7 (16) Russell's ground-breaking series All Aussie Adventures originally screened on Network Ten in 2001. ... us to some of his favourite native species. An ...Missing: international broadcast<|control11|><|separator|>
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Critics' choices on pay TV - The Sydney Morning Herald
Aug 5, 2018 · Glen Robbins shows how outback travel is not done in Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures. Sunday 7.30pm, Ten.Missing: stock | Show results with:stock
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The best TV shows for you to stream in July
Jul 1, 2022 · If you love the great outdoors … Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures remains the benchmark for any potential outdoorsmen. After 15 years ...
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Three shows in commercial prime time? Tell 'em they're dreaming
Oct 17, 2024 · Among them are talk shows (The Panel, Santo, Sam and Ed's Cup Fever!); comedies (Funky Squad, Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures); a ...
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Kath & Kim: awards - Australian Television Information Archive
Nominee: Best Comedy Series, Sitcom or Sketch (Kath & Kim) Nominee: Best ... All Aussie Adventures. 2002 AFI Awards. Winner: Best Television Drama Series ...
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2003 Logie Awards - Australian Television Information Archive
Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures. Most Outstanding Sports Coverage. Ashes Test Series; Australian Formula One Grand Prix; FIFA World Cup 2002; The XIX ...
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Awards - Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures - IMDb
1 win & 1 nomination Australian Comedy Awards. Glenn Robbins in Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures (2001). 2003 Nominee Australian Comedy Award.
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Full list of winners for the 2019 TV Week Logie Awards - ABC News
May 26, 2019 · Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures; Shaun Micallef's Mad As Hell; True Story With Hamish & Andy. Most popular reality program. This article ...Full List Of Winners For The... · The Gold Logie For Most... · Most Popular Presenter<|control11|><|separator|>
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HYBPA? and Russell Coight in 2019 Logie Nominations
May 27, 2019 · Congratulations is in order to Working Dog with three nominations for the 61st Logie Awards ... All Aussie Adventures for Most Popular Comedy ...