The Big Breakfast (Australian TV program)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Children's television |
| Founded | December 21, 1992 |
| Defunct | July 5, 1995 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Tim Bailey (presenter) |
| Products | Children's morning television programming |
| Parent | Network Ten |
The Big Breakfast was an Australian morning television program for children, presented by Tim Bailey, which aired on Network Ten from 21 December 1992 until 5 July 1995. Initially broadcast on weekdays from 7:00am to 8:30am, the timeslot later changed to start at 6:30am and end at 8:30am. It was a direct competitor to other Australian children’s morning shows such as Cheez TV and Agro's Cartoon Connection. The show combined various elements including contests, music video segments, and a selection of popular cartoons like X-Men, Biker Mice from Mars, The Ren and Stimpy Show, Dungeons & Dragons, Bobby's World, The Incredible Hulk, Speed Racer, Eek! The Cat, The Transformers, and the Ruby Spears version of Alvin and the Chipmunks, among others. Additionally, it showcased live-action programs including American sitcoms like Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie, the classic western series The Lone Ranger, the superhero-themed show Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad, as well as the Australian wildlife program Totally Wild, in which Bailey also appeared as a host.
The Big Breakfast ended its run on 5 July 1995, after which it was replaced by Cheez TV, another leading Australian children’s morning show recognized for its cartoon lineup.