The Fat
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | 6 March 2000 |
| Defunct | 18 November 2003 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Sports discussion program |
The Fat was an Australian sports discussion program created and aired by ABC TV from 6 March 2000 until 18 November 2003.
Synopsis
Presented by Tony Squires alongside regular contributors Peter Wilkins and Rebecca Wilson, the series offered a comedic take on the week's sports headlines. A distinctive feature included Slammin' Sam Kekovich delivering his trademark deadpan observations on Australian society.
Initially launched as a 30-minute summary of weekend sports on Monday evenings, the program extended to a one-hour format in 2002. By 2003, it transitioned to a 90-minute slot on Friday nights, adopting a more diverse format that moved beyond pure sports content. This shift corresponded with a decline in viewer ratings and diminished audience engagement.
In February 2004, both Squires and Wilson joined the commercial Seven to debut 110% Tony Squires, a show with a similar concept.
Primary
- Tony Squires (host)
- Peter Wilkins
- Rebecca Wilson
- Slammin' Sam Kekovich
Frequent guests
- Dr Turf (John Rothfield)
- Kerry O'Keeffe
- Wil Anderson
- Jason Akermanis
- Liz Ellis
- Mikey Robins
- Matthew Hardy
- James O'Loghlin
- Dave Hughes
- Greg Fleet
Additional guests
Featured notable personalities such as Ron Barassi, Peter Beattie, Greg Chappell, Andrew Denton, Wendy Harmer, Merv Hughes, Geoff Lawson, Steve Moneghetti, Anthony Mundine, and Louise Sauvage, among others.