Lawrence Leung's Choose Your Own Adventure
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment, Television |
| Founded | March 25, 2009 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Television comedy series |
| Parent | Chaser Broadcasting |
Lawrence Leung's Choose Your Own Adventure is an Australian comedic series consisting of six episodes, headlined and chiefly penned by Melbourne-based comedian Lawrence Leung, with production by Chaser Broadcasting. The show was shot over a period of nine weeks starting in May 2008 across locations including Sydney, Melbourne, and Los Angeles. It chronicles Leung’s journey as he revisits dreams from his childhood during the 1980s.[1] The series debuted on 25 March 2009 at 9:30 pm on ABC1 and was later broadcast in the United States under the title The Lost Adventures of Lawrence Leung on the Vibrant TV Network.
Overview
Lawrence Leung's Choose Your Own Adventure combines elements of documentary, humor, and exploration to examine the tension between youthful aspirations and adult experiences. Each installment centers on Leung attempting to fulfill a childhood ambition—ranging from winning over his first crush, aspiring to rock stardom, to learning how to embrace his true self—by seeking advice from specialists as well as his parents, Doris and Leo. Notable guest stars featured include Tiffany, Ian Dickson, Margaret Pomeranz, David Stratton, Kerry O'Brien, Tim Rogers, and Shabba Doo.[2]
The official website provided additional interactive content such as games, video clips, contests, wallpapers, and professional guidance. Streaming access to episodes was restricted to viewers within Australia.[3]
A complete series DVD set comprising two discs was released on 7 May 2009. This edition included deleted footage, music videos, and a comprehensive 57-minute instructional segment by Leung entitled "How To Solve The Rubik's Cube".
Episodes
| # | Title | Airdate | Timeslot | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 1 (2009) | ||||
| 1 | "Find Love" | 25 March 2009 | Wednesday 9:30 pm – 10:00 pm | 674,000 (23rd) |
| 2 | "Be a Rock Star" | 1 April 2009 | 490,000 (27th) | |
| 3 | "Be a Man" | 8 April 2009 | 551,000 (28th) | |
| 4 | "Be the Best in the World" | 15 April 2009 | 700,000 (25th) | |
| 5 | "Be Cool" | 22 April 2009 | 602,000 (29th) | |
| 6 | "Be Myself" | 29 April 2009 | 666,000 (28th) | |
| Average series ratings | 614,000 | |||