Cram (Australian game show)
| Company type | Television show |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television entertainment |
| Founded | November 2, 2017 |
| Founder | Peter Helliar (host) |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Peter Helliar (host), Dilruk Jayasinha, Virginia Gay, Peter Beck (producer), Peter Lawler (producer) |
| Products | Television game show |
| Parent | ITV Studios Australia |
CRAM!, an Australian television game show hosted by Peter Helliar, was broadcast on Network Ten from 2 November until 14 December 2017. The series, produced by ITV Studios Australia, consisted of a single season with 10 episodes, each lasting one hour.
Although Channel Ten initially confirmed a second season during their 2017 upfronts, the show faced a decline in ratings and unfavorable audience feedback. It failed to rank among the top 100 free-to-air programs in 2017. Viewership progressively dropped throughout the series, with the final episode not making it into the top 20 shows on its air date.
The series starred comedians Dilruk Jayasinha and Virginia Gay, with production overseen by Peter Beck and Peter Lawler. Despite early optimism from the network, insufficient commercial performance and weak audience interest led to no continuation beyond the first season.
Format
In this competition, two teams composed of comedians and celebrities challenge each other by recalling information from various general knowledge topics. Each round begins with a short introductory clip known as a “cram.” Teams aim to remember the greatest number of facts, captained by comedian Dilruk Jayasinha and actress Virginia Gay.
Episodes
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | International Format Awards | Best Studio Based Gameshow Format | Template:Nom |