Australia Versus
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television entertainment |
| Founded | July 6, 2010 |
| Founder | FremantleMedia Australia |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Tim Ross (host) |
| Products | Television program |
Australia Versus is a television program from Australia hosted by Tim Ross, which debuted on 6 July 2010. Created by FremantleMedia Australia, the show blends historical footage with insights from comedians both domestic and international, in a style reminiscent of the series 20 to 1.
Format
In this series, Australian comedians face off against peers from nations such as England, Ireland, and the United States in competitive debates covering diverse themes. Participants engage in spirited arguments and witty banter throughout various rounds, all illustrated by archival clips spanning past and present. An unbiased panel consisting of judges representing 17 different countries evaluates each round’s victor as well as the overall winning nation.
Among the Australian contestants are Anh Do, Julia Morris, Fiona O'Loughlin, Peter Helliar, Peter Berner, Jo Stanley, Rebel Wilson, Corinne Grant, Heath Franklin, Dave Thornton, Greig Pickhaver, Joel Creasey and Jim Jefferies. The premiere episode featured a showdown between Australia and England within Film categories such as Hottest Rising Star, Top Frock, Funniest Flick, Scariest Villain, Best Bond, and Toughest Tough Guy. The subsequent episode highlighted a Music contest pitting Australia against England.
Summary
| Episode # |
Original Date aired |
Category | Countries & points | Australian Viewers |
Nightly ranking | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 July 2010 | Film | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | Template:Country data England | 623,000 | 26th | ||
| 2 | 13 July 2010 | Music | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | 5 | Template:Country data England | 7 | 245,000 | 46th |
| 3 | 20 July 2010 | Sexiness | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | File:Flag of the United States.svg USA | ||||
| 4 | 27 July 2010 | Commercial ads | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | Template:Country data England | ||||
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- Victorious Country
- Defeated Country
Episode 1
| Original date aired | Category | Countries | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2010 | Film | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | Template:Country data England |
| Topic | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | Template:Country data England | |
| Hottest Rising Star | |||
| Top Frock | |||
| Funniest Flick | |||
| Scariest Villain | Heath Ledger | Ralph Fiennes | |
| Best Bond | |||
| Toughest Tough Guy | |||
Episode 2
| Original date aired | Category | Countries | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2010 | Music | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | 5 | Template:Country data England | 7 |
| Topic | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | Template:Country data England | |||
|- | Top Pop-Star
| style="background:#ccff99;" |Kylie Minogue | style="background:#ffc5c5;" |Robbie Williams
|- | Hottest Boy Band
| style="background:#ffc5c5;" |Human Nature | style="background:#ccff99;" |Take That
|- | Sexiest Video
| |
|- | Wildest Festival
| Big Day Out | Glastonbury
|}
Episode 3
| Initial air date | Theme | Nations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2010 | Appeal | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | File:Flag of the United States.svg USA |
| Subject | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | File:Flag of the United States.svg USA | |
Episode 4
| Initial air date | Theme | Nations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2010 | Advertising | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | Template:Country data England |
| Subject | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | Template:Country data England | |