Commercial Breakdown (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment, Television |
| Founded | 24 September 2007 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television program |
Commercial Breakdown is an Australian light entertainment TV series adapted from its British counterpart, showcasing a collection of amusing advertisements from various countries. The program made its debut on 24 September 2007 with an initial run consisting of six episodes. It resumed for a second season starting on 7 April 2009 but was subsequently placed on hold following the broadcast of the third episode that year. The possibility of future episodes remains unclear.
Hosts
Initially, the show was presented by former Australian rules footballer Dermott Brereton during its 2007 season. In 2009, hosting responsibilities were passed to Darren McMullen, known for his role as an MTV Australia VJ.
- Dermott Brereton (2007)
- Darren McMullen (2009)
Episodes
| # | Airdate | Timeslot | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 1 (2007) | |||
| 1 | 24 September 2007 | Monday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm | 762,000 |
| 2 | 1 October 2007 | Monday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm | 733,000 |
| 3 | 8 October 2007 | Monday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm | 816,000 |
| 4 | 15 October 2007 | Monday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm | 936,000 |
| 5 | 11 November 2007 | Sunday 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm | 898,000 |
| 6 | 18 November 2007 | Sunday 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm | 985,000 (14th) |
| Average ratings for series one | 855,000 | ||
| Series 2 (2009) | |||
| 7 | 7 April 2009 | Tuesday 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm | 1,135,000 (9th) |
| 8 | 14 April 2009 | Tuesday 8:00 pm –8:30 pm | 1,051,000 (14th) |
| 9 | 21 April2009 | Tuesday8:00 pm–8:30 pm | 847,000 (20th) |
| Average ratings for series two | 1,011,000 | ||