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20 to 1 is an Australian television series, currently hosted by Bert Newton that counts down a undefined "top 20" movies, events, actors etc. Previously the show had been hosted by Charles "Bud" Tingwell and narrated by David Reyne. The format weaves loosely-connected archival footage with comments from various Australian "celebrities".
Format
A 20 to 1 episode typically starts with the 20th ranked event or person and makes its way down until it reaches the 1st. Each is introduced with an opening comment by Bert Newton that is mostly vague about what or who it refers to, followed by a graphic stating what number it is in the countdown. A short clip is then shown containing material such as film and video, news or radio excerpts, eye witness reports etc., which is accompanied by Bert's voice overs describing most of the event or personality and the reason for its inclusion in the list. Interspersed between the various clips and voice overs are comments from a number of celebrities and well-known personalities, predominantly Australians but, on occasion, foreign. They are mostly chosen based on their relation to the topic of the show. For example, a show based around music will generally include those within the music industry giving their views during the countdown, be they singers, managers or radio show hosts. The same can be said for movie and television-related countdowns including critics and performers related to the respective industries. But each countdown will also include comments by the general celebrity contingent. These people tell of their thoughts, reactions and comments about the event or the person. In each 20 to 1 episode, Bert Newton likes to add a corny joke about the clip or topic.
Series
Series One
| 20 to 1: Episode Name |
First Aired |
Subsequent airing |
Re-edited |
| Most Embarrassing Moments |
13 October 2005 |
25 June 2006 |
Yes |
| Spectacular Dummy Spits |
20 October 2005 |
- 22 May 2006
- 10 April 2007
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Yes |
| Great Aussie Songs |
27 October 2005 |
15 May 2006 |
Yes |
| Best Australian Commercials |
3 November 2005 |
10 April 2006 |
Yes |
| Great Aussie Ideas, Icons and Inventions |
10 November 2005 |
17 April 2006 |
Yes |
| Moments That Stopped The Nation |
17 November 2005 |
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| Moments Of Madness |
24 November 2005 |
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Series Two
| 20 to 1: Episode Name |
First Aired |
Subsequent airing |
Re-edited |
| One Hit Wonders |
13 February 2006 |
6 August 2006 |
Yes |
| Aussie Scandals |
20 February 2006 |
- 13 August 2006
- 12 April 2009
- 15 November 2009
|
Yes |
| Outrageous TV Characters |
27 February 2006 |
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| Hits and Misses |
13 March 2006 |
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| Unscripted and Unplanned |
27 March 2006 |
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| Moments That Stopped the World |
3 April 2006 |
20 March 2007 |
Re-edited and Reordered |
| Tears and Tantrums |
24 April 2006 |
12 November 2006 |
Yes |
| Great Logies Moments |
1 May 2006 |
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| Fads and Fashions |
8 May 2006 |
19 November 2006 |
Yes |
Series Three
| 20 to 1: Episode Name |
First Aired |
Subsequent airing |
Re-edited |
| Hoaxes, Cheats and Liars |
5 September 2006 |
- 20 February 2007
- 12 August 2008
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Yes |
| Greatest Songs of All Time |
12 September 2006 |
13 March 2007 |
Yes |
| Mysteries and Conspiracies |
19 September 2006 |
- 7 March 2007
- 19 August 2008
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Re-edited and Reordered |
| The Rich and the Famous |
26 September 2006 |
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| Great Aussie Films |
3 October 2006 |
24 April 2007 |
Yes |
| Incredible Stories of Survival |
10 October 2006 |
1 May 2007 |
Yes |
| Crazes and Phases |
17 October 2006 |
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| Celebrity Scandals |
24 October 2006 |
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| Love Songs |
31 October 2006 |
22 May 2007 |
Yes |
| Triumphs and Tragedies |
7 November 2006 |
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| Memorable Movie Characters |
14 November 2006 |
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| Sexiest People |
21 November 2006 |
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| Shocks and Shockers |
28 November 2006 |
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| Magnificent Movies |
4 December 2006 |
23 July 2007 |
Yes |
Series Four
| 20 to 1: Episode Name |
First Aired |
Subsequent airing |
Re-edited |
| Aussie Parties and Pastimes |
13 February 2007 |
- 31 December 2008
- 16 April 2009
|
Yes |
| Life Changing Moments |
18 February 2007 |
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| Fads and Phases |
25 February 2007 |
28 December 2008 |
Yes |
| Amazing Moments in Music |
4 March 2007 |
5 August 2008 |
Yes |
| Mistakes, Madness and Mayhem |
11 March 2007 |
4 January 2009 |
Yes |
| Funny Films |
18 March 2007 |
16 July 2007 |
Yes |
| Party Songs |
15 April 2007 |
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| Rebels and Risk-Takers |
22 April 2007 |
4 December 2007 |
Yes |
| Billion Dollar Ideas |
29 April 2007 |
- 11 January 2009
- 25 January 2009
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Yes |
| 50 to 1: Great Movie One-Liners (2hr Special) |
8 May 2007 |
26 August 2008,
24 November 2009
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Yes |
| Biffs and Blunders |
15 May 2007 |
18 January 2009 |
Yes |
Series Five
| 20 to 1: Episode Name |
First Aired |
Subsequent airing |
Re-edited |
| Movie Heroes and Villains |
11 September 2007 |
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| Scandals and Sensations |
30 October 2007 |
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| Sexiest Movie Moments |
6 November 2007 |
11 November 2008 |
Yes |
| Fantastic Sporting Finishes |
13 November 2007 |
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| Songs You Can't Get Out of Your Head |
20 November 2007 |
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| Movie Saints and Sinners |
27 November 2007 |
30 November 2008 |
Yes |
Series Six
| 20 to 1: Episode Name |
First Aired |
Subsequent airing |
Re-edited |
| Greatest Sporting Heroes |
26 February 2008 |
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| Karaoke Classics |
29 April 2008 |
18 November 2008 |
Yes |
| Pranks and Pranksters |
6 May 2008 |
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| Music with a Message |
13 May 2008 |
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| Crazy Customs |
20 May 2008 |
25 November 2008 |
Yes |
| Child Stars, Where Are They Now? |
27 May 2008 |
16 November 2008 |
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| Girls on Film |
3 June 2008 |
23 November 2008 |
Yes |
| Celebrity Shocks and Shockers |
10 June 2008 |
28 January 2009 |
Yes |
| Songs That Make You Dance |
17 June 2008 |
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| Sporting Tears and Triumphs |
24 June 2008 |
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Series Seven
| 20 to 1: Episode Name |
First Aired |
Subsequent airing |
Re-edited |
| Fantastic Fads |
26 August 2008 |
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| Celebrity Sins and Sensations |
2 September 2008 |
25 August 2009 |
Yes |
| Greatest TV Moments |
9 September 2008 |
5 April 2009 |
Yes |
| Greatest Songs of the Decade |
23 September 2008 |
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| Celebrity Flings |
30 September 2008 |
20 October 2009 |
Yes |
| Greatest Movie Scenes |
7 October 2008 |
4 August 2009 |
Yes |
| Celebrity Chart Floppers |
14 October 2008 |
1 September 2009 |
Yes |
| Pranks and Practical Jokes |
19 October 2008 |
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| Amazing Comebacks |
21 October 2008 |
11 August 2009 |
Yes |
| Born Rich and Famous |
26 October 2008 |
18 August 2009 |
Yes |
| Sensational Sporting Scandals |
26 October 2008 |
30 April 2009 |
Yes |
| Hollywood Blockbusters |
2 November 2008 |
10 September 2009 |
Yes |
| Musical Milestones |
4 November 2008 |
29 September 2009 |
Yes |
| World's Funniest People |
9 November 2008 |
7 May 2009 |
Yes |
| Spectacular Stuff-Ups |
3 December 2008 |
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| Hits That Stick |
10 December 2008 |
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| World's Greatest Ideas |
7 January 2009 |
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| Hottest Moments in Music |
14 January 2009 |
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| Hits and Misses |
21 January 2009 |
26 November 2006 |
Yes |
Series Eight
| 20 to 1: Episode Name |
First Aired |
Subsequent airing |
Re-edited |
| Most Daring Movies |
5 February 2009 |
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| Celebrities Exposed |
19 February 2009 |
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| Losing It |
26 February 2009 |
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| What Were They Thinking! |
5 March 2009 |
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| The Rebels |
12 March 2009 |
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| Sexiest Movie Scenes |
19 March 2009 |
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| Hottest Stars on the Planet |
26 March 2009 |
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| Saucy Songs |
2 April 2009 |
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| Pranks and Practical Jokes |
9 April 2009 |
15 September 2009 |
Yes |
| Celebrity Dangerous Liaisons |
21 April 2009 |
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| TV Couples |
23 April 2009 |
3 November 2009 |
Yes |
| Scene-Stealing Songs |
28 April 2009 |
27 October 2009 |
Yes |
| Hollywood's Biggest Scandals |
5 May 2009 |
13 October 2009 |
Yes |
| Hollywood's Hot List |
14 May 2009 |
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| Sizzling Superstars |
21 May 2009 |
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| Big Screen Buddies |
28 May 2009 |
6 October 2009 |
Yes |
| Sexiest Moments in Music |
4 June 2009 |
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| Scorching Screen Moments |
11 June 2009 |
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| Outrageous Sport Stars |
18 June 2009 |
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| Madness & Meltdowns |
30 June 2009 |
8 November 2009 |
Yes |
| Shakin' It |
7 July 2009 |
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| Hollywood's Sexiest |
16 July 2009 |
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| Chart-Busting Duos |
21 July 2009 |
29 November 2009 |
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| Greatest TV Families |
23 July 2009 |
13 December 2009 |
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| Great Songs of the Decade |
28 July 2009 |
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| Rock Stars Acting Up |
30 July 2009 |
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| Celebrity Flings Caught on Film |
6 August 2009 |
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| Rock 'n' Roll Anthems |
13 August 2009 |
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| Love and Laughter |
20 August 2009 |
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| Cougars and Cradle-Snatchers |
27 August 2009 |
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| All-Aussie Superstars |
3 September 2009 |
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| Fifteen Minutes of Fame |
8 September 2009 |
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| Outrageous Rockstars |
17 September 2009 |
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| Trading Places |
22 September 2009 |
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| TV Characters You Love to Hate |
27 September 2009 |
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| Australia's Funniest Characters |
11 October 2009 |
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| Aussie Jukebox Hits |
18 October 2009 |
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| Delicious Divas |
25 October 2009 |
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| Hit The Road |
1 November 2009 |
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| Hollywood Heavyweights |
10 November 2009 |
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| Great Live Acts |
17 November 2009 |
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| 50 to 1: All Time Greatest Movie Quotes (2 hr Special) |
24 November 2009 |
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Contributors
The partial list (some in order of appearance) of the "celebrities" who contributed comments to 20 to 1.
See also
External links
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