Hosts | |
Craig Reucassel | |
Featuring | |
Chris Taylor Andrew Hansen Julian Morrow Chas Licciardello | |
Broadcast | |
ABC: 15 October 2014 – 26 November 2015 | |
Packager | |
Giant Dwarf |
The Chaser's Media Circus (or Media Circus) was a short-lived comedy quiz show. The series was produced by the Australian satirical group called The Chaser (consisting of Chris Taylor, Julian Morrow, Craig Reucassel, Andrew Hansen and Chas Licciardello).
Premise[]
The show was a panel-like game and quiz show, with contestants using their knowledge about current media events to win. It also featured pre-recorded satirical segments about news events and media coverage between live segments.
Origins[]
In November 2013, ABC confirmed a new series under the working title We'll Have to Leave It There. Hansen announced on Twitter that the series would be filmed from 14 October to 2 December 2014. The show was renamed as The Chaser's Media Circus and premiered on 15 October 2014. A second and final season aired on 10 October 2015.