2003 in Australian television

none August 2013 March 2020 2003 Australian television Events 10 February – 5 years since the last show, Ray Martin returns to the hosting role on Nine's A Current Affair. 1 March – Before the Game premieres on Network Ten and was hosted by Dave Hughes and Peter Helliar. 17 March – Seven launches a new news bulletin at 4:30 pm, titled Target Iraq, detailing the latest developments on the war in Iraq. After the invasion concludes, the bulletin is retained and is renamed Seven 4.30 News (later Seven Afternoon News), with production moving to Melbourne before it is moved back to Sydney in 2006, where it remains as of today. 19 April – Rove McManus wins the 2003 TV WEEK Gold Logie. 21 April – Yu-Gi-Oh! premieres on Network Ten as part of Cheez TV. The British episode of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in which Charles Ingram cheats his way to the top prize is shown on the Nine Network to an Australian television audience of nearly two million people.Aussies tune in to cheat, The Age, 22 April 2003 4 June – Mike London quits as National Nine News Brisbane weekend co-anchor after he allegedly arranged for a female fan to complain about the presenting style of then-weeknight presenter Bruce Paige.http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/06/03/1054406186422.html Newsreader quits after complaint scandal The Age Janelle Miles Steve Connolly 4 June 2003 29 November 2016 23 June – The Price Is Right is revived on the Nine Network at 5.30pm weeknights, after 5 years off the air. Larry Emdur returns as host and Shawn Cosgrove comes back as the voiceover, earlier news reports had speculated that former A*mazing host James Sherry would be the star, but it never happened. 25 June – Neighbours producers has announced that Delta Goodrem, who plays Nina Tucker, will not renew her contract with the Network Ten series when it expires in next month. She is expected to be seen on-air until September. 30 June – Network Ten axes vintage episode reruns of Neighbours earlier through the 1991 series after bad ratings. In 2002 Neighbours rated 70,000 viewers during the whole 1990 series. 30 June – Two of the ABC's digital television service channels ABC Kids and Fly TV closed down due to funding cuts from the Federal Government. 1 July – TEN launches the one-hour afternoon news bulletin instead. Huey's Cooking Adventures moves to the 3:30 pm timeslot on Network Ten with Iain Hewitson. 13 July – The Australian version of the Endemol-hit decision making game: Deal or No Deal, premieres on the Seven Network hosted by Weekend Sunrise host Andrew O'Keefe, offering a top prize of a staggering two million dollars before lowering the top prize to $200,000 next year. 21 July – Regina Bird wins season 3 of Big Brother, becoming the show's first female winner. 23 July – CSI: Miami a sequel to the American mystery fiction television series in the CSI franchise, premieres on the Nine Network and is shown every Wednesday at 8:30pm, followed by American police procedural series Without a Trace at 9:30pm which also debuts on Nine on the same day. 27 July – The Australian version of Pop Idol (known as Australian Idol) debuts on Network Ten. 28 September – Shaun Faulkner wins the fourth season of The Mole, taking home $104,000 in prize money. Petrina Edge is revealed as the Mole, and Nathan Beves is the runner-up. 3 October – Hi-5 airs its 200th episode. 10 October – After protests from the community during the Vietnam War, SBS TV has chosen to cancel its broadcasts of the state-run news service across Vietnam. 23 October – Axed Neighbours actress Delta Goodrem wins the GOLD ARIA for Single of the Year at the 2003 ARIA Awards, along with six trophies. In addition, John Farnham is inducted to the Hall of Fame. 19 November – The first series of Australian Idol was won by Guy Sebastian, defeating Shannon Noll. His first single, Angels Brought Me Here, debuted at number one on the ARIA Top 50 singles. It would reach four-time platinum, while Sebastian's album Just as I Am also debuted at number one and would reach six-times Platinum. In 2010, Angels Brought Me Here would rank as number one on the ARIA end of decade singles chart. 24 November - Release date of Guy Sebastian's debut single, "Angels Brought Me Here". 26 November – The final episode of Burgo's Catch Phrase goes to air on the Nine Network after a four-year run then a two-year run. 5 December – After six years of reading the news together, Ross Symonds and Ann Sanders present their final newscast as presenters of Seven News Sydney. Ian Ross replaced them as of the following Monday. Symonds subsequently retired from the network, while Sanders remains with Seven to this day, reading the national morning news and the local Sydney afternoon news. 22 December – Australian children's comedy series The Ferals returns to air on ABC. Rather than airing in the afternoons on Mondays at 5:00pm, the series now airs at 11:20am weekday mornings. December – Nine Network takes a new record, as the network wins all forty weeks of ratings. Debuts Program Channel Debut date Welcher & Welcher ABC 2003-02-06 6 February Skithouse Network Ten 2003-02-09 9 February Ocean Star Network Ten 2003-02-10 10 February Comedy Inc. Nine Network 2003-02-19 19 February Your Life on the Lawn Seven Network 2003-02 February After the Game Network Ten 2003-03-01 1 March Pirate Islands Network Ten 2003-03-03 3 March Enough Rope ABC 2003-03-19 19 March Greeks on the RoofEff 'n' bewdiful, The Age, 1 May 2003. Seven Network 2003-05-01 1 May Micallef Tonight Nine Network 2003-05-12 12 May Big BiteRace for year's worst show, The Age, 8 May 2003. Seven Network 2003-05-08 8 May The Block Nine Network 2003-06-01 1 June The Price Is Right Nine Network 2003-06-23 23 June Deal or No Deal (2003 series)Who wants to be a multimillionaire?, The Age, 10 July 2003. Seven Network 2003-07-13 13 July Australian Idol Network Ten 2003-07-27 27 July CrashBurn Network Ten 2003-08-23 23 August Merrick and Rosso Unplanned Nine Network 2003-09-03 3 September So Fresh TV Nine Network 2003-09-06 6 September Snobs Nine Network 2003-09-29 29 September Inside Australia SBS 2003-10-12 12 October Seaside Hotel Seven Network 2003-10-18 18 October Marking Time ABC 2003-11-09 9 November The Sleepover Club Nine Network 2003-11-12 12 November Surfing the Menu ABC 2003 New international programming Program Network Debut date USA The Lionhearts Seven Network 2003-01-25 25 January USA Kim Possible Seven Network 2003-02-01 1 February USA Adventures from the Book of Virtues Seven Network 2003-02-01 1 February UK Fimbles ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2003-02-03 3 February UK Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto! ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2003-03-24 24 February USA Lizzie McGuire ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2003-03-20 20 March USA God, the Devil and Bob Seven Network 2003-03-24 24 March Canada The Save-Ums! ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2003 UK The Life of Mammals ABC TV 2003-03-26 26 March FRA Mamemo ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2003-04-18 18 April JPN Yu-Gi-Oh! Network Ten 2003-04-21 21 April JPN Digimon Frontier Network Ten 2003-04-21 21 April CAN Girlstuff/Boystuff ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2003-06-03 3 June FRA Martin Morning ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2003-06-03 3 June FRA/UK Corneil & Bernie ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2003-06-03 3 June DEN The Fairytaler ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2003-06-09 9 June USA Lloyd in Space Seven Network 2003-06-28 28 June USA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003) Network Ten 2003-07-04 4 July UK Lavender Castle ABC TV 2003-07-17 17 July USA CSI: Miami Nine Network 2003-07-23 23 July USA Without a Trace Nine Network 2003-07-23 23 July USA Teamo Supremo Seven Network 2003-07-26 26 July USA Transformers: Armada Network Ten 2003-09-09 9 August UK Rubbadubbers ABC TV 2003-08-11 11 August FRA/USA Gadget & the Gadgetinis Network Ten 2003-08-15 15 August FRA/UK Jasper the Penguin ABC TV 2003-08-25 25 August CAN King ABC TV 2003-09-03 3 September Red Cap UK Red CapGreg Hassall Red Cap http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/18/1063625147397.html The Sydney Morning Herald 19 September 2003 5 February 2010 ABC TV 2003-09-19 19 September USA Static Shock Nine Network 2003-09-20 20 September JPN Beyblade V-Force Network Ten 2003-09-22 22 September JPN Crush Gear Turbo Network Ten 2003-09-26 26 September USA Siegfried & Roy: Masters of the Impossible Nine Network 2003-09-28 28 September CAN/AUS Yakkity Yak Network Ten 2003-09-28 28 September Queer Eye for the Straight Guy USA Queer Eye for the Straight GuyRoss Warneke Gay gurus make a splash http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/10/02/1064819919658.html The Age 2 October 2003 12 January 2010 Network Ten 2003-09-29 29 September UK The Koala Brothers ABC TV 2003-10-08 8 October JPN Iron Chef SBS 2003-10-13 13 October USA Samurai Jack Nine Network 2003-10-16 16 October USA Justice League Unlimited Nine Network 2003-10-17 17 October USA What's New, Scooby-Doo? Nine Network 2003-10-19 19 October USA Good Morning America Nine Network 2003-11-03 3 November UK/CAN Rotten Ralph ABC TV 2003-11-03 3 November Wire, The USA The WireGreg Hassall TV previews http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=SMH031124LDJN25SSK0E The Sydney Morning Herald 10 24 November 2003 12 January 2010 Nine Network 2003-11-18 18 November UK Murder Investigation Team ABC TV 2003-11-25 25 November USA The O.C. Nine Network 2003-12-04 4 December USA Strawberry Shortcake Network Ten 2003-12-06 6 December USA/UK The Paz Show ABC TV 2003 CAN Roboroach Network Ten 2003-12-19 19 December UK Little Robots ABC TV 2003 UK Little Wolf's Book of Badness ABC TV 2003-12-24 24 December CAN Yvon of the Yukon Seven Network 2003 USA Poochini's Yard Seven Network 2003 CAN/FRA Inuk ABC Kids (digital only) 3 February USA Hack Network Ten 2003 USA Less than Perfect Seven Network 2003 Changes to network affiliation This is a list of programs which made their premiere on an Australian television network that had previously premiered on another Australian television network. The networks involved in the switch of allegiances are predominantly both free-to-air networks or both subscription television networks. Programs that have their free-to-air/subscription television premiere, after previously premiering on the opposite platform (free-to air to subscription/subscription to free-to air) are not included. In some cases, programs may still air on the original television network. This occurs predominantly with programs shared between subscription television networks. International Program New network(s) Previous network(s) Date UK Eddy and the Bear ABC TV ABC Kids (digital only) 2003-04-17 17 April USA The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) Nine Network 2003-04-28 28 April JPN Speed Racer ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV, Seven Network, Network Ten 2003-04-07 7 April USA Batfink ABC Kids (digital only), ABC TV Network Ten 2003-06-09 9 June (ABC Kids), 2003-09-15 15 September (ABC TV) CAN/FRA Babar ABC TV ABC Kids (digital only) 2003-12-08 8 December USA/CAN The Magic School Bus ABC TV ABC Kids (digital only) 2003 FRA/CAN The Adventures of Tintin ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2003 CAN/FRA/BEL Billy the Cat ABC TV ABC Kids (digital only) 2003 Subscription television Domestic Program Channel Debut date Islandareshttp://www.nickelodeon.com.au/blammo/xxwhats.html What's New On Nick? – February 2003 18 December 2009 Nickelodeon (Australia) 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20030207170805/http://www.nickelodeon.com.au/blammo/xxwhats.html 7 February 2003 Nickelodeon 2003-02-07 7 February Saturday Nick Television Nickelodeon 2003 International Program Channel Debut date UK Bruiserhttp://www.uktv.com.au/whatsonHighlights.asp?f=yes UKTV Highlights 5 January 2010 UKTV (Australia and New Zealand) 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20030108051241/http://www.uktv.com.au/whatsonHighlights.asp?f=yes 8 January 2003 UKTV 2003-01-04 4 January UK World of Pubhttp://www.uktv.com.au/whatsonHighlights.asp?f=yes UKTV Highlights 5 January 2010 UKTV (Australia and New Zealand) 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20030216161339/http://www.uktv.com.au/whatsonHighlights.asp?f=yes 16 February 2003 UKTV 2003-02-01 1 February UK Roger Roger UKTV 2003-02-25 25 February USA Punk'd Trading in Star Misery Herald Sun News Limited Melbourne, Australia 26 June 2003 I02 Punk'd debuts on MTV this Tuesday at 9.30pm. MTV 2003-07-01 1 July UK Chalkhttp://www.uktv.com.au/whatsonHighlights.asp?f=yes UKTV Highlights 5 January 2010 UKTV (Australia and New Zealand) 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20030715202803/http://www.uktv.com.au/whatsonHighlights.asp?f=yes 15 July 2003 UKTV 2003-07-19 19 July USA That's So Raven Sunday Herald Sun Playing in the zone Charlotte TV Guide X06 17 August 2003 Disney Channel 2003-08-18 18 August USA Baby Looney Tunes Cartoon Network 2003-09-01 1 September USA/CAN Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension Fox Kids 2003 JPN Hamtaro Cartoon Network 2003 USA/MEX/CAN/AUS ¡Mucha Lucha! Cartoon Network 2003 Free-to-air premieres This is a list of programs which made their premiere on Australian free-to-air television that had previously premiered on Australian subscription television. Programs may still air on the original subscription television network. International Program Free-to-air network Subscription network Date USA Jackass Here comes trouble – Jackass hits Australia Cameron Adams Herald Sun News Limited Melbourne, Australia 5 February 2003 H07 Network Ten MTV 2003-02-05 5 February Subscription premieres This is a list of programs which made their premiere on Australian subscription television that had previously premiered on Australian free-to-air television. Programs may still air on the original free-to-air television network. Domestic Program Subscription network Free-to-air network Date Outriders Nickelodeon Nine Network 2003-01-28 28 January Hi-5http://www.nickelodeon.com.au/blammo/xxwhats.html What's New On Nick? – Term 4 18 December 2009 Nickelodeon (Australia) 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20031211095425/http://www.nickelodeon.com.au/blammo/xxwhats.html 11 December 2003 Nickelodeon Nine Network 2003-10 Q4 International Program Subscription network Free-to-air network Date Degrassi Junior High CAN Degrassi Junior High Nickelodeon ABC TVJanuary 2010 2003-01-28 28 January UK Pie in the SkyToday's Highlights 19 January 2010 Foxtel https://web.archive.org/web/20030201092735/http://www.foxtel.com.au/highlights/today.jsp 1 February 2003 http://www.foxtel.com.au/highlights/today.jsp UKTV ABC TVJanuary 2010 2003-02-01 1 February UK Sunburn PAY TV HIGHLIGHTS scott ellis 8 The Sunday Age Fairfax Media Melbourne, Australia 16 March 2003 http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=SAG0303165K5CH7M1UF1 UKTV January 2010 2003-03-16 16 March Sk8 CAN/USA Sk8http://www.nickelodeon.com.au/blammo/xxwhats.html What's New On Nick? – Term 2 2003 18 December 2009 Nickelodeon (Australia) 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20030608142304/http://www.nickelodeon.com.au/blammo/xxwhats.html 8 June 2003 Nickelodeon December 2009 2003-05-05 5 May Kids of Degrassi Street, The CAN The Kids of Degrassi Streethttp://www.nickelodeon.com.au/blammo/xxwhats.html What's New On Nick? – Term 3 18 December 2009 Nickelodeon (Australia) 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20030803004247/http://www.nickelodeon.com.au/blammo/xxwhats.html 3 August 2003 Nickelodeon ABC TVDecember 2009 2003-07-28 28 July Viva S Club UK Viva S Club Nickelodeon December 2009 2003-07-28 28 July Blobheads CAN Blobheads Nickelodeon December 2009 2003-10-17 17 October UK North Square Wednesday Jim Schembri Paul Kalina 27 The Age Fairfax Media Melbourne, Australia 6 November 2003 http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=AGE031106EI0N4783QPH Silky briefs and stolen Y-fronts Brian Courtis 12 The Age Fairfax Media Melbourne, Australia 20 February 2002 http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=AGE020220DE53P4AKVIE UKTV ABC TV 2003-11-12 12 November Henry's World CAN Henry's World Nickelodeon ABC TV 2003-10-1 1 October Specials Program Channel Debut date USA 2003 Kids' Choice Awards Nickelodeon 2003-05-10 10 May USA 2003 Teen Choice Awards18 January 2010 FOXTEL Highlights (Entertainment) Foxtel https://web.archive.org/web/20031007011309/http://www.foxtel.com.au/highlights/month.jsp?cat=kids 7 October 2003 http://www.foxtel.com.au/highlights/month.jsp?cat=kids Fox Kids 2003-10-15 25 October Ending / resting this year Date Show Channel Debut 8 June Always Greener Seven Network 2001 30 June Pirate Islands Network Ten 3 March 2003 14 November CNNNN ABC TV 2002 See also 2003 in Australia List of Australian films of 2003 References 2003