Newstopia
Series Overview
Newstopia is an Australian half-hour satirical comedy programme hosted by Shaun Micallef. The first series premiered at 10:00 pm on SBS TV on 10 October 2007 and concluded on 3 December 2007. A second season began on 27 February 2008 and concluded on 30 April 2008. A third season of the show screened from 1 October to 3 December 2008. The show was developed by Micallef, Gary McCaffrie, Michael Ward and Jason Stephens, with McCaffrie and Ward working as writers on the programme. A fourth series in 2009 was planned, but cancelled due to production clashes with Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation. The show's contributors include Matt Cameron, Doug MacLeod, Dave O'Neil, Tony Moclair and Richard Marsland.
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3 Seasons • 30 Episodes
25 min per episode
2009 – 2008
Premiered: Thu, Jan 29, 2009
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Season 3, Episode 10: “Inspektor Herring”
It's The Manchurian Candidate meets Herbie Goes Bananas in a season finale takeover by Inspektor Herring. As Shaun Micallef presents what is still the news - we think.
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What is Newstopia about?
Newstopia is an Australian half-hour satirical comedy programme hosted by Shaun Micallef. The first series premiered at 10:00 pm on SBS TV on 10 October 2007 and concluded on 3 December 2007. A second season began on 27 February 2008 and concluded on 30 April 2008. A third season of the show screened from 1 October to 3 December 2008. The show was developed by Micallef, Gary McCaffrie, Michael Ward and Jason Stephens, with McCaffrie and Ward working as writers on the programme. A fourth series in 2009 was planned, but cancelled due to production clashes with Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation. The show's contributors include Matt Cameron, Doug MacLeod, Dave O'Neil, Tony Moclair and Richard Marsland.
How many seasons does Newstopia have?
Newstopia comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Newstopia?
Key cast members in Newstopia include Nicholas Bell, Julie Eckersley, Kat Stewart, Shaun Micallef.
Who created or directed Newstopia?
Newstopia was developed and directed by Not specified.