2003 in Australian television

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Events

  • 10 February – 5 years since the last show, Ray Martin returns to the hosting role on Nine's A Current Affair.
  • 1 March – Before the Game premieres on Network Ten and was hosted by Dave Hughes and Peter Helliar.
  • 17 March – Seven launches a new news bulletin at 4:30 pm, titled Target Iraq, detailing the latest developments on the war in Iraq. After the invasion concludes, the bulletin is retained and is renamed Seven 4.30 News (later Seven Afternoon News), with production moving to Melbourne before it is moved back to Sydney in 2006, where it remains as of today.
  • 19 April – Rove McManus wins the 2003 TV WEEK Gold Logie.
  • 21 April –
  • 4 June – Mike London quits as National Nine News Brisbane weekend co-anchor after he allegedly arranged for a female fan to complain about the presenting style of then-weeknight presenter Bruce Paige.[2]
  • 23 June – The Price Is Right revived on the Nine Network at 5.30pm weeknights after 5 years off the air, Larry Emdur returned as hosting and Shawn Cosgrove returned as voiceover, earlier news reports had speculated that former A*mazing host James Sherry would be the star, but it never happened.
  • 25 June – Neighbours producers has announced that star Delta Goodrem will not renew her contract with the Network Ten series when it expires in next month. She is expected to be seen on-air until September.
  • 30 June – Network Ten axes vintage episode reruns of Neighbours earlier through the 1991 series after very bad ratings, In 2002 Neighbours rated only 70,000 viewers during the whole 1990 series.
  • 30 June – Two of the ABC's digital television service channels ABC Kids and Fly TV closed down due to funding cuts from the Federal Government.
  • 1 July – TEN launches the one-hour afternoon news bulletin instead.
  • 1 July – Huey's Cooking Adventures moves to the 3:30 pm timeslot on Network Ten with Iain Hewitson.
  • 13 July – The Australian version of the Endemol-hit decision making game: Deal or No Deal, premieres on the Seven Network hosted by Weekend Sunrise host Andrew O'Keefe, offering a top prize of a staggering two million dollars before lowering the top prize to $200,000 next year.
  • 21 July – Regina Bird wins season 3 of Big Brother, becoming the show's first female winner.
  • 23 July – CSI: Miami a sequel to the American mystery fiction television series in the CSI franchise, premieres on the Nine Network and is shown every Wednesday at 8:30pm, followed by American police procedural series Without a Trace at 9:30pm which also debuts on Nine on the same day.
  • 27 July – The Australian version of Pop Idol (known as Australian Idol) debuts on Network Ten.
  • 19 September – Hi-5 celebrates its 200th episode.
  • 28 September – Shaun Faulkner wins the fourth season of The Mole, taking home $104,000 in prize money. Petrina Edge is revealed as the Mole, and Nathan Beves is the runner-up.
  • 10 October –
    • After protests from the community during the Vietnam War, SBS TV has chosen to cancel its broadcasts of the state-run news service across Vietnam.
  • 23 October – Axed-Neighbours star Delta Goodrem wins the GOLD ARIA for Single of the Year at the 2003 ARIA Awards, along with 6 trophies, including John Farnham being inducted to the Hall of Fame and blasted the speakers loud to 1985's "You're The Voice".
  • 19 November – The first series of Australian Idol was won by Guy Sebastian defeating Shannon Noll, along with his very first single, Angels Brought Me Here debuting at #1 on the ARIA Top 50 singles and Video Hits Top 20 singles chart reaching 4 time Platinum and album Just as I Am debuted at #1 and was reached 6 times Platinum. In 2010, Angels Brought Me Here ranked #1 on the ARIA end of decade singles chart.
  • 24 November - Release date of Guy Sebastian's debut single, "Angels Brought Me Here".
  • 26 November – The final episode of Burgo's Catch Phrase goes to air on the Nine Network after a 4-year run then a 2-year run.
  • 5 December – After six years of reading the news together, Ross Symonds and Ann Sanders present their final program as presenters of Seven News Sydney. Ian Ross replaced them as of the following Monday. Symonds subsequently retired from the network, while Sanders remains with Seven to this day, reading the national morning news and the local Sydney afternoon news.
  • 22 December – Australian children's comedy series The Ferals returns to air on ABC after a very long absence since 1995. Rather than airing in the afternoons on Mondays at 5:00pm, the series now airs at 11:20am weekday mornings.
  • December – Nine Network takes a new record as the network wins all 40 weeks of ratings.

Debuts

Program Channel Debut date
Welcher & Welcher ABC Script error: No such module "sort".
Skithouse Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Ocean Star Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Comedy Inc. Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Your Life on the Lawn Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
After the Game Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Pirate Islands Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Enough Rope ABC Script error: No such module "sort".
Greeks on the Roof[3] Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Micallef Tonight Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Big Bite[4] Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
The Block Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
The Price Is Right Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Deal or No Deal (2003 series)[5] Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Australian Idol Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
CrashBurn Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Merrick and Rosso Unplanned Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
So Fresh TV Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Snobs Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Inside Australia SBS Script error: No such module "sort".
Seaside Hotel Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Marking Time ABC Script error: No such module "sort".
The Sleepover Club Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Surfing the Menu ABC 2003

New international programming

Program Network Debut date
Template:Flagicon The Lionhearts Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Kim Possible Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Adventures from the Book of Virtues Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Fimbles ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto! ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Lizzie McGuire ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon God, the Devil and Bob Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Save-Ums! ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2003
Template:Flagicon The Life of Mammals ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Mamemo ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Yu-Gi-Oh! Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Digimon Frontier Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Girlstuff/Boystuff ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Martin Morning ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Corneil and Bernie ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Fairytaler ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Lloyd in Space Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003) Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Lavender Castle ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon CSI: Miami Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Without a Trace Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Teamo Supremo Seven Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Transformers: Armada Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Rubbadubbers ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Gadget and the Gadgetinis Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Jasper the Penguin ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon King ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Red Cap Template:Flagicon Red Cap[6] ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Static Shock Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Beyblade V-Force Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Crush Gear Turbo Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Siegfried & Roy: Masters of the Impossible Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Yakkity Yak Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy Template:Flagicon Queer Eye for the Straight Guy[7] Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Koala Brothers ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Iron Chef SBS Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Samurai Jack Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Justice League Unlimited Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon What's New Scooby-Doo? Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Rotten Ralph ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Wire, The Template:Flagicon The Wire[8] Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Murder Investigation Team ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The O.C. Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Strawberry Shortcake Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon The Paz Show ABC TV 2003
Template:Flagicon Roboroach Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Little Robots ABC TV 2003
Template:Flagicon Little Wolf's Book of Badness ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Yvon of the Yukon Seven Network 2003
Template:Flagicon Poochini's Yard Seven Network 2003
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Inuk ABC Kids (digital only) 3 February
Template:Flagicon Hack Network Ten 2003
Template:Flagicon Less than Perfect Seven Network 2003

Changes to network affiliation

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on an Australian television network that had previously premiered on another Australian television network. The networks involved in the switch of allegiances are predominantly both free-to-air networks or both subscription television networks. Programs that have their free-to-air/subscription television premiere, after previously premiering on the opposite platform (free-to air to subscription/subscription to free-to air) are not included. In some cases, programs may still air on the original television network. This occurs predominantly with programs shared between subscription television networks.

International

Program New network(s) Previous network(s) Date
Template:Flagicon Eddy and the Bear ABC TV ABC Kids (digital only) Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Speed Racer ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV, Seven Network, Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Batfink ABC Kids (digital only), ABC TV Network Ten Script error: No such module "sort". (ABC Kids), Script error: No such module "sort". (ABC TV)
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Babar ABC TV ABC Kids (digital only) Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon The Magic School Bus ABC TV ABC Kids (digital only) 2003
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon The Adventures of Tintin ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2003
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Billy the Cat ABC TV ABC Kids (digital only) 2003

Subscription television

Domestic

Program Channel Debut date
Islandares[9] Nickelodeon Script error: No such module "sort".
Saturday Nick Television Nickelodeon 2003

International

Program Channel Debut date
Template:Flagicon Bruiser[10] UKTV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon World of Pub[11] UKTV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Roger Roger[11] UKTV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Punk'd[12] MTV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Chalk[13] UKTV Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon That's So Raven[14] Disney Channel Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Baby Looney Tunes Cartoon Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension Fox Kids 2003
Template:Flagicon Hamtaro Cartoon Network 2003
Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon ¡Mucha Lucha! Cartoon Network 2003

Free-to-air premieres

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on Australian free-to-air television that had previously premiered on Australian subscription television. Programs may still air on the original subscription television network.

International

Program Free-to-air network Subscription network Date
Template:Flagicon Jackass[15] Network Ten MTV Script error: No such module "sort".

Subscription premieres

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on Australian subscription television that had previously premiered on Australian free-to-air television. Programs may still air on the original free-to-air television network.

Domestic

Program Subscription network Free-to-air network Date
Outriders[9] Nickelodeon Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".
Hi-5[16] Nickelodeon Nine Network Script error: No such module "sort".

International

Program Subscription network Free-to-air network Date
Degrassi Junior High Template:Flagicon Degrassi Junior High[9] Nickelodeon ABC TVScript error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Pie in the Sky[17] UKTV ABC TVScript error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon Sunburn[18] UKTV Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "sort".
Sk8 Template:Flagicon/Template:Flagicon Sk8[19] Nickelodeon Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "sort".
Kids of Degrassi Street, The Template:Flagicon The Kids of Degrassi Street[20] Nickelodeon ABC TVScript error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "sort".
Viva S Club Template:Flagicon Viva S Club[20] Nickelodeon Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "sort".
Blobheads Template:Flagicon Blobheads[16] Nickelodeon Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon North Square[21][22] UKTV ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".
Henry's World Template:Flagicon Henry's World[16] Nickelodeon ABC TV Script error: No such module "sort".

Specials

Program Channel Debut date
Template:Flagicon 2003 Kids' Choice Awards[19] Nickelodeon Script error: No such module "sort".
Template:Flagicon 2003 Teen Choice Awards[23] Fox Kids Script error: No such module "sort".

Ending / resting this year

Date Show Channel Debut
8 June Always Greener Seven Network 2001
30 June Pirate Islands Network Ten 3 March 2003
14 November CNNNN ABC TV 2002

See also

References

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  1. ↑ Aussies tune in to cheat, The Age, 22 April 2003
  2. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  3. ↑ Eff 'n' bewdiful, The Age, 1 May 2003.
  4. ↑ Race for year's worst show, The Age, 8 May 2003.
  5. ↑ Who wants to be a multimillionaire?, The Age, 10 July 2003.
  6. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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