The Roast
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Satirical news program |
The Roast served as a prominent Australian satirical news program broadcast on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) channel ABC2. This daily show, lasting ten minutes, was presented by Tom Glasson and included contributions from Mark Humphries, Clarke Richards, Alex Lee, Jazz Twemlow, and Nich Richardson.
Initially launched online in 2011 as a brief one-minute headlines segment, it was extended to two minutes in 2012. Starting April 2013, it transitioned into a regular ten-minute format airing weeknights at 7:30 pm on ABC2. The series was renewed for a 2014 season, during which ABC News 24 presenter Alex Lee joined the cast, taking over from Rachel Corbett.
On 4 November 2014, the cancellation of The Roast was announced, confirming that it would not continue into 2015. Nevertheless, an exclusive end-of-year special hosted by Mark Humphries premiered on The Guardian Australia on 29 December 2014. This collaboration paved the way for a limited revival of the show, officially declared on 18 March 2015.
The PodRoast
On 14 April 2013, the creative team behind the series introduced The PodRoast, a podcast delivering extra commentary and behind-the-scenes perspectives. A notable feature of this podcast was a recurring segment titled "Who is your least favourite person this week?", where members of the cast and crew shared their thoughts on colleagues based on work habits or production challenges.