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Toasted TV
GenreChildren's television
Created byStephen Bergin
Presented byList of presenters
Theme music composerPeter Christie
Opening themeAndrew Moss and Michael Brown
Ending themeAndrew Moss and Michael Brown
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons15
No. of episodes4,891
Production
ProducerStephen Bergin 2005 - 2009
Production locationsTVQ-10 (2012–2020)
Dreamworld (2011–2012)
Village Roadshow Theme Parks (2010–2011)
Sea World (2007–2010)
Warner Bros. Movie World (2005–2007)
Running time60–210 minutes
Original release
NetworkNetwork 10 (2005–2012)
10 Peach (2012–2020)
Release22 August 2005 (2005-08-22) –
18 September 2020 (2020-09-18)
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Toasted TV is an Australian children's television program that aired on Network 10 and later 10 Peach from 22 August 2005 to 18 September 2020.

Toasted TV replaced similar children's program Cheez TV in the same timeslot. The series originally aired on Network 10 until 25 February 2012, when it moved to 10 Peach (then known as Eleven). It was originally presented by Pip Russell and Dan Sweetman; the final hosts were Ollie McCormack and Lia Walsh.

On 13 July 2020, Network 10 announced that Toasted TV has been axed and that the show would end production in August; the final episode aired on 18 September 2020.[1]

Hosts

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 Original   Replacement   Final 

Name First Show Last Show
Pip Russell 22 August 2005 11 July 2008
Dan Sweetman 22 August 2005 26 August 2008
Kellyn Morris 14 July 2008 19 July 2013
Palmer Marchese 27 August 2008 23 February 2009
Sean Kennedy 24 February 2009 23 April 2009
Seamus Evans 23 April 2009 19 July 2013
Ollie McCormack 19 July 2013 18 September 2020
James Symons[2] 19 July 2013 28 October 2016
Elly Bailey 30 October 2016 27 July 2019
Lia Walsh 18 August 2019 18 September 2020

Format

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The show targeted an audience of 7- to 14-year-olds.[citation needed] The activities of the hosts are interspersed with cartoons and anime, such as Pokémon, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Beyblade: Metal Fusion, SpongeBob SquarePants, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX), The Penguins of Madagascar and Bakugan.

Premiering on 22 August 2005, it succeeded Cheez TV, and is produced in conjunction with Village Roadshow Theme Parks, the owner of Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild Water World. On 13 July 2011, the show changed to filming at Dreamworld. As of 2 July 2012, the show is shot in a studio.

Regular segments on Toasted TV included:

  • Letter of the Week, where letters are read and prizes are given out for them. This segment used to show on Saturdays and now shows on a weekday.
  • Facebook Watch, a segment where Ollie and Lia read out a topic they have posted on Facebook and the viewers replies or the posts on their Facebook feed.
  • The Week That Was where every Friday, recaps of the week are shown from Sunday to Thursday.

Former segments on Toasted TV included:

  • Appearances by a wide range of guests from sportstars to artists and celebrities.
  • Bike Wheel of Misfortune, where the bike wheel is spun and the hosts have to do one of the many double dares that have been sent in. The Bike Wheel of Misfortune has five categories of double dare: Physical Challenge, Face Off (Kell vs Seamus), On Your Head, Wild Card, and Down Your Pants. The most popular is "Down Your Pants". This segment was showing on Saturdays.
  • Brain Squeeze, the world's dodgiest quiz show, where contestants played for Wahu items. Used to be hosted by Pip and Dan.
  • Bread Board, where viewers send in a question about a situation and the board consisting of at least four kids try to solve the problem.
  • Chuck It In. This is one of the most popular segments on the show. People send in their gross recipes and Kellyn and Palmer mix them in a blender and then have to drink it. This segment was showing on Saturdays.
  • Delson Asprin, portrayed by Palmer who brings in the latest scoop from Hollywood. No longer happening due to him leaving the show.
  • E Toasted, a segment that is a parody of Entertainment Tonight.
  • Game Roadtest where Kellyn and Seamus test out new games that are yet to be released in Australia.
  • Get Active Time, where a countdown timer appears every Wednesday and when it gets to zero, the hosts partake in a short exercise routine. Used to be hosted by Pip and Dan and later hosted by exercise instructor "Frizzie". portrayed by Pip who was a parody of foreign fitness instructors.
  • Nelson Asprin, portrayed by Dan who brings in the latest scoop from Hollywood. Replaced by Delson Asprin and revealed his true identity on his final appearance on Toasted TV.
  • Song on the Spot, where random people in Movie World say a word for Pip and Dan to make up a song using the selected words. No longer around, since Dan did the playing and left the show.
  • Toasted TV Rise and Shine Today, where Pip Russell and Dan Sweetman do various random news reports. Parody of Channel Seven's Sunrise with David and Mel. Replaced by "E Toasted".
  • Vicky Schmeckham, portrayed by Kellyn who brings in the latest music news from London. A parody of Victoria Beckham who Schmeckham points out she is not related to.

History

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The block's original logo.
The block's second logo.
  • On Friday, 4 July 2008, it was announced that Pip Russell would be leaving Toasted TV for Totally Wild, Network Ten's wildlife program for kids.
  • On Thursday, 10 July 2008, it was revealed that the new female co-host is Kellyn Morris from Puzzle Play.
  • On Friday, 11 July 2008, this was Pip's last episode ever on Toasted TV.
  • On Saturday, 12 July 2008, since Pip left the show and Kellyn didn't start hosting, Dan was hosting the show solo on that day.
  • On Monday, 14 July 2008, Kellyn started co-hosting Toasted TV.
  • On Friday, 18 July 2008, near the end of the show, host Dan Sweetman revealed that he would be leaving the show within four weeks. It was revealed that four candidates are up for the job with the audience having the vote for the new co-host.
  • On Tuesday, 26 August 2008, it was revealed that the new co-host is Palmer Marchese, the same day Dan Sweetman left the show.
  • On Wednesday, 27 August 2008, Palmer started co-hosting Toasted TV.
  • On Saturday, 30 August 2008, Dan temporarily co-hosted Toasted TV since Kellyn wasn't present in that episode.
  • On Thursday, 23 October 2008, Toasted TV aired its 1,000th episode.
  • On Friday, 31 October 2008, not only was the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness special shown at 7:30, special guest Pikachu made an appearance on this episode.
  • From Thursday, 13 November 2008 until Tuesday, 18 November 2008, Toasted TV went to Wet'n'Wild. Except for Monday, where they do their "Outback Monday" segment.
  • On Tuesday, 30 December 2008, Toasted TV announced that Saturday's edition Toasted TV will air from 6:00am to 8:30am, 90 minutes longer than usual.
  • From Monday, 5 January 2009 till Wednesday, 7 January 2009, Palmer wasn't present in these episodes. As a result, Kellyn had to host Toasted TV on her own.
  • On Thursday, 8 January 2009, Brain Squeeze "Family Fraud" returned to the segment where Kellyn's family was against Palmer's family. Palmer won in a rock, paper, scissors contest, despite the normal Brain Squeeze's final round was rock, paper, anything.
  • From Tuesday, 13 January 2009 to Wednesday, 14 January 2009, Kellyn wasn't present in these episodes due to laryngitis. As a result, Palmer had to host Toasted TV on his own. When Kellyn came back, she made a comment that she wanted to go snorkeling when Palmer did it.
  • On Thursday, 15 January 2009, not only did Kellyn return, Toasted TV went behind the scenes for the first time. Pip Russell made a cameo appearance saying "I miss you" when Palmer introduced people in the HQ.
  • On Thursday, 29 January 2009, this is the very first time Vicky Schmeckham makes an appearance, talking about the latest music on the charts.
  • On Monday, 9 February 2009, not only was the fourth series premier of Scope aired, Dr Rob and Julia appeared on the show as well. They also did the famous Diet Coke and Mentos experiment on the show.
  • On Tuesday, 10 February 2009 and Wednesday, 11 February 2009, not only was the new series of Totally Wild aired, Sean from Totally Wild made an appearance in the show. Celebrity Bike Wheel of Misfortune was played and landed on Kell and Palmer vs Celebrity. Kell and Palmer won.
  • On Saturday, 14 February 2009, the very first Mega Saturday was shown. Spider-Man was on at 7:30-7:45 with the remaining fifteen minutes showing Kell and Palmer playing with rays. Chuck It In and Bike Wheel of Misfortune was aired together for the first time.
  • From Tuesday, 24 February 2009, Palmer Marchese was on holidays. Sean Kennedy from Totally Wild filled in for him.
  • On Tuesday, 10 March 2009, Victoria Schmeckham (portrayed by Kellyn Morris) announced that "Palmer has decided to leave the Toaster to pursue a big, massive acting career!". As a result, Sean Kennedy is officially the new co-host of Toasted TV.[3]
  • On Monday, 30 March 2009, at Wet 'n' Wild Water World, Dan Sweetman returned as a special guest.
  • On Thursday, 16 April 2009, during E Toasted, Natalie Hunter from Totally Wild interviewed Zac Efron about his new movie 17 Again and asked him questions that were sent in by viewers.
  • On Saturday, 18 April 2009, it was announced that Sean Kennedy will be leaving Toasted TV and a new co-host will take over.
  • On Monday, 20 April 2009, the new Bike Wheel of Misfortune was displayed. This time, "Physical Challenge" is replaced with "Can You Feel It?" where the hosts are blindfolded and have to touch something gross. Also, "Face Off" is replaced with "Kell vs ?".
  • On Thursday, 23 April 2009, Victoria Schmeckham (portrayed by Kellyn Morris) announced the new male co-host of Toasted TV is Seamus Evans. He also appeared with Kellyn and Sean in this episode.
  • On Tuesday, 15 June 2010, Toasted TV celebrated 1,500 episodes.
  • On Monday, 14 March 2011, Kellyn and Seamus returned along with their 'Toaster Coaster' (a RV) to present an On the Road series traveling across Australia.
  • On Monday, 27 February 2012, Toasted TV moved to Ten's digital channel Eleven (now 10 Peach) every Monday to Friday at 6am to 9am.
  • On Saturday, 3 March 2012, Toasted TV celebrated 2,000 episodes.
  • On Friday, 31 March 2013, Toasted TV celebrated 2,250 episodes.
  • On Sunday, 9 February 2014, Toasted TV celebrated 2,500 episodes.
  • On Wednesday, 15 July 2015, Toasted TV celebrated 3,000 episodes.
  • On Monday, 12 November 2017, Michaela Cook (Micks) hosted and performed on Toasted TV as their Music Monday guest.
  • On Tuesday, 10 April 2018, Toasted TV celebrated 4,000 episodes.
  • On Saturday, 10 November 2018, Toasted TV aired a Special Saturday Preview.
  • On Saturday, 27 July 2019, Elly Awesome presented her final show and was replaced on Sunday, 18 August 2019 by Lia Walsh after a few weeks of stand-in presenters.
  • On Friday, 18 September 2020, Toasted TV aired the final show after 15 years.

Programming

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The following is a complete list of cartoons which have premiered on Toasted TV or aired new episodes on Toasted TV. Shows listed according to the era of their premiere.

Network Ten (2005–2012)

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Shows

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Movies and specials

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Eleven (2012–2018) / 10 Peach (2018–2020)

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Shows

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Movies and specials

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See also

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References

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Toasted TV was an Australian children's television program that premiered on on 22 August 2005 and concluded with its final episode on 18 September 2020 after nearly 15 years on air. Aimed at children aged 7 to 14, the show blended live-action variety segments—where energetic hosts engaged in games, challenges, stunts, and theme park adventures—with broadcasts of popular animated series, including Pokémon, , and various programs. Originally airing on Network 10, Toasted TV shifted to the network's digital multicast channel Eleven (later rebranded as 10 Peach) on 27 February 2012, where it became a weekday morning staple from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Produced in Queensland and primarily filmed at Gold Coast theme parks such as Sea World and Warner Bros. Movie World, the program served as the direct successor to the iconic Cheez TV, maintaining a high-energy format that captured the attention of young Australian audiences throughout its run. Over the years, Toasted TV featured a rotating lineup of hosts, with the final season presented by McCormack and Lia Walsh before announced its cancellation in July 2020 amid broader changes in children's programming on commercial television.

Format and Production

Program Format

Toasted TV operated as a daily weekday morning broadcast block, typically airing from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Network Ten and later Eleven, structured around host-led introductions to animated programming, interspersed with original segments, commercial breaks, and smooth transitions to maintain viewer engagement. The format emphasized a fast-paced flow, with hosts delivering energetic wraparounds that bridged content blocks, ensuring a seamless mix of entertainment tailored for school-aged audiences. Key recurring segments highlighted host-led skits, games, and challenges designed to entertain and interact with viewers, such as pranks, pop culture discussions, and physical activities that infused humor and excitement into the block. Viewer interaction was central, featuring elements like reading fan letters with prizes in formats akin to "Letter of the Week," alongside shoutouts and community-focused spots like collaborations with Kids Help Line for sports and awareness. On-location activities added variety, with hosts undertaking fun challenges at theme parks and attractions, such as games at , to showcase real-world adventures. These segments were complemented by brief reviews of movies, music, and emerging trends, providing relatable content without delving into full programming listings. The visual and thematic style adopted an upbeat, youthful aesthetic, incorporating vibrant graphics, animations, and quick-cut editing to create a fun, immersive vibe that resonated with children aged 7 to 14. Pop culture references were woven throughout, from celebrity gossip to trending games, fostering a sense of currency and relatability in the presentation. Over time, the format evolved from more field-based elements, including shoots at theme parks like Dreamworld in partnership with , to primarily studio-bound production for efficiency, while retaining the core energetic interplay between live hosts and animated interstitials.

Production Details

Toasted TV's production was centered on the Gold Coast in , , utilizing partnerships with to access unique filming locations that integrated theme park environments directly into the show's content creation process. These collaborations allowed for cost-effective production by leveraging existing and sets, reducing the need for custom builds while enabling dynamic, location-based segments. The show began production at in 2005, where initial episodes were filmed amid the park's Hollywood-inspired attractions, providing a vibrant backdrop for host introductions and activities. In 2007, operations relocated to the adjacent Sea World, shifting the focus to marine and educational elements that broadened on-site shooting opportunities. Occasional shoots took place at Wet'n'Wild Water World to incorporate water-themed challenges, further diversifying the production's logistical scope. Key figures in the core production team included series producer Stephen Bergin, who oversaw operations from 2005 to 2009 and contributed to the show's foundational structure. These partnerships with theme parks not only constrained budgets through shared resources but also influenced content by prioritizing accessible, high-energy locations that supported the show's emphasis on fun and adventure.

Hosts

Primary Hosts Over Time

Toasted TV premiered on Network Ten on August 22, 2005, with Pip Russell and Dan Sweetman as its inaugural primary hosts. Pip Russell, who brought a background in youth-oriented community work including volunteering at the and participation in Surf Life Saving, co-presented the show from its launch through to July 2008. Dan Sweetman joined alongside Russell at the outset and remained a primary host until August 2008. In mid-2008, Kellyn Morris joined as a primary co-host, marking a transition period that saw additional rotating presenters like Palmer Marchese (late 2008 to early 2009) and brief stints by Sean Kennedy (early 2009) and Seamus Evans (from April 2009 onward). Morris, whose early career included appearances in and youth programming, served until July 2013, while Evans co-hosted until the same year. James Symons, who had appeared intermittently since the show's early years, became a more prominent figure during this 2007–2010 era before solidifying his role into the 2010s. A significant lineup change occurred in July 2013, when Ollie McCormack and James Symons (also known as Jono Symons) took over as the primary hosts on the newly rebranded Eleven channel, succeeding Morris and Evans. McCormack continued presenting through solo and duo periods until the show's conclusion. Symons' tenure extended until around 2014. From approximately 2018 until the final episode on September 18, 2020, Lia Walsh served as the primary co-host alongside McCormack. Walsh brought fresh energy to the program's wrap-up phase following the shift to 10 Peach.

Hosting Style and Changes

The hosting style of Toasted TV was characterized by energetic and interactive presentations, where duos of hosts engaged in humorous skits, physical challenges, and on-location activities to bridge cartoon segments and captivate young viewers. Early iterations featured Pip Russell and Dan Sweetman delivering a playful, parody-driven approach, exemplified by their "Toasted TV Rise and Shine Today" segment, which satirized morning news programs through absurd reports and banter. This sibling-like dynamic emphasized humor and spontaneous fun, setting a high-energy tone that aligned with the show's emphasis on dares such as "Physical Challenge" and "Face Off." As the program progressed into the mid-2010s, hosting dynamics shifted toward more diverse pairings and competitive elements to refresh . The duo of James "Jono" Symons and Kellyn Morris introduced a competitive edge through rivalry-infused games and challenges, enhancing viewer engagement by pitting hosts against each other in segments like sketches and pop culture quizzes. This period also marked increased female representation, with Morris's tenure contributing to a balanced mix that responded to evolving demographics. Subsequent changes, such as the 2013 transition to Ollie McCormack and Jono Symons, brought an edgier, unpredictable energy as a duo with strong on-screen chemistry, incorporating more interactive elements like viewer competitions. In later years, the style modernized under McCormack and co-hosts including Elly Bailey (from 2016) and Lia Walsh, fostering a relatable vibe through inclusive interactions and digital tie-ins. Bailey's addition emphasized empowering, youth-focused presentations, while the final Walsh-McCormack pairing integrated features, such as promotions, to boost real-time audience participation and adapt to online viewing habits. These evolutions maintained the core high-energy essence while prioritizing broader accessibility and feedback-driven inclusivity across the show's run on Network Ten and its affiliates.

History

Launch on Network Ten (2005–2012)

Toasted TV was developed by Network Ten as a direct successor to the long-running children's program Cheez TV, which concluded its run on 20 August 2005 after nearly a decade of broadcasting cartoons and host-led segments for young audiences. The new show premiered just two days later, on 22 August 2005, occupying the weekday morning time slot from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and targeting children aged 7 to 14 with a mix of live host interactions, games, and animated programming. Initially presented by hosts Pip Russell and Dan Sweetman from Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Toasted TV quickly established itself as a key component of Network Ten's children's programming slate, filling a gap left by its predecessor and aiming to capture the attention of school-aged viewers before the start of their day. The program achieved early ratings success, contributing to Network Ten's commercial free-to-air audience of 234,000 children aged 0-14 daily in 2005, with individual shows in the block drawing between 40,000 and 53,000 viewers on average. This performance underscored its cultural role in Australian children's , where it became a familiar morning ritual blending entertainment and , while fostering competition with rivals like ABC Kids, whose multi-channel offerings attracted higher overall viewership, particularly among younger demographics, with daily audiences reaching up to 201,000 for top programs. Peak viewership in the mid-2000s highlighted Toasted TV's impact on Network Ten's youth demographic strategy, helping to maintain engagement amid a broader decline in linear TV viewing for children. Key developments during the Network Ten era included a production relocation in 2007 to Sea World on the Gold Coast, which allowed for new on-site activities and segments tied to the marine park's attractions, following initial filming at . Mid-period host changes refreshed the on-air dynamic while preserving the show's energetic style. These adjustments helped sustain viewer interest against competitive pressures from ABC's dedicated children's channels. By , however, Network Ten's mounting financial challenges, including a sharp drop in earnings to $94 million and persistent weak advertising revenue, prompted strategic shifts away from niche programming on the main channel. As a result, Toasted TV transitioned to Ten's digital multichannel Eleven on 27 , marking the end of its primary broadcast on the flagship network.

Shift to Eleven and 10 Peach (2012–2020)

In 2012, Toasted TV shifted from Network Ten's main broadcast channel to the network's digital youth-oriented multichannel Eleven, airing weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. starting 27 and extending to from 3 March. This relocation was part of Network Ten's morning lineup overhaul, which introduced the program on the primary channel and aimed to leverage Eleven's focus on younger demographics for more niche, youth-targeted programming suited to a smaller but dedicated . The show continued on Eleven until the channel's rebranding to 10 Peach on 31 October 2018, aligning with Network Ten's broader corporate refresh to Network 10, which unified branding across its platforms. This period saw Toasted TV evolve by emphasizing interactive elements and social media tie-ins to engage a multichannel audience. In its final years, Toasted TV underwent a host refresh with long-time presenter Ollie McCormack paired alongside newcomer Lia Walsh, who joined shortly before the axing to inject fresh energy into the Queensland-produced program. However, the show faced declining linear viewership pressures from the surge in streaming services competing for children's attention. On 13 July 2020, Network 10 announced the cancellation of Toasted TV, effective after its final episode on 18 September, citing broader restructuring efforts and the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted production and advertising revenues across the network—contributing to a $3.4 million loss for the year. This marked the end of the 15-year run, reflecting a trend of commercial broadcasters scaling back local children's content amid fiscal challenges and shifting media landscapes.

Programming on Network Ten (2005–2012)

Shows

During the Network Ten era from 2005 to 2012, Toasted TV's programming consisted primarily of popular and targeted at children aged 7 to 14, interspersed with host segments. The block aired weekday mornings and included a variety of international acquisitions, emphasizing action-adventure cartoons and ongoing franchises to engage young audiences. This period featured foundational shows that established the program's high-energy mix of and live-action elements, with content selected to align with Network Ten's main channel broadcast schedule. Key acquisitions included long-running anime like Pokémon, which aired multiple seasons starting from its early arcs, and Nickelodeon favorites such as . In 2005, the lineup launched with series like The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, an animated comedy about a young inventor. Other notable additions were in 2006, an epic following a boy's quest to master elements, and in 2007, a strategy-based appealing to boys aged 6-12.
ShowTypePremiere/Acquisition DateDescription
Pokémon (early seasons)Anime series2005 (ongoing)Adventures of trainers and Pokémon battles; core franchise throughout the era.
Animated comedy2005Underwater antics of SpongeBob and friends; daily staple for humor and variety.
Animated adventure2006Boy masters elements to save the world; 61 episodes aired.
Anime action2007Card battle game in animated battles; targeted action fans.
As the block evolved, reruns of established series supplemented new content, with airings typically from early morning slots on weekdays to capture school-aged viewers before classes. The programming prioritized global hits with minimal local production costs, maintaining a consistent 3-hour block format.

Movies and Specials

During the Network Ten era from 2005 to 2012, Toasted TV incorporated movie segments and specials focusing on family-friendly animated features and holiday-themed events, such as reviews and trailers for releases like Pokémon films. These elements were integrated into the daily host-led format, providing discussions and previews alongside cartoons and games to enhance viewer engagement. Scheduling for movies and specials occurred within the morning programming block, often on weekends or holidays, extending to 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. slots to accommodate longer content while transitioning smoothly to animated episodes. Specials included interactive promotions tied to theme park visits, reflecting the show's production base. Notable specials featured , aired on 31 October 2008, and the animated series segment on 14 February 2009 as part of a themed Saturday block. These events emphasized seasonal themes and franchise extensions, with occasional live-action crossovers to boost interactivity for the audience.

Programming on Eleven and 10 Peach (2012–2020)

Shows

During the Eleven and 10 Peach era from 2012 to 2020, Toasted TV's programming shifted toward a mix of newer international , updated anime arcs, and teen-oriented live-action content, reflecting the block's adaptation to a digital multichannel audience with more flexible viewing patterns. The move to Eleven in February 2012 enabled targeted content for younger viewers, including acquisitions that emphasized global co-productions to maintain variety amid evolving broadcast priorities. This period saw a gradual increase in reruns and on-demand availability, aligning with Network Ten's digital strategy. Key era-specific acquisitions included the CG-animated adventure series , a co-production between UK-based Platinum Films, Canada's Dream Mill, and animated by Arc Productions, which premiered on Eleven as part of Toasted TV in spring 2013. The show followed a boy transported into a world to battle villains, appealing to boys aged 6-11 with its action-packed episodes. In January 2014, the lineup expanded with the teen sitcom , a production about web-savvy friends hosting an online show, marking a focus on live-action teen dramas to complement animated fare. Updated arcs of the long-running Pokémon were also integrated starting in 2014, continuing the franchise's presence with fresh episodes beyond earlier seasons.
ShowTypePremiere/Acquisition DateDescription
Animated adventure (international co-production)Spring 2013Boy enters comic worlds to fight evil; 52 episodes aired in Toasted TV block.
Teen live-action comedyJanuary 2014Group produces viral web videos; added to refresh teen drama segment.
Pokémon (updated arcs)Anime seriesJanuary 2014 (new episodes)Ongoing adventures with Pokémon trainers; built on prior arcs for continuity.
Animated adventure2014Underground world battles with slugs as weapons; targeted at boys 6-11.
Anime series2014Competitive spinning top battles; continued anime focus.
As budgets tightened in the mid-2010s, the lineup increasingly relied on reruns of established series to fill the morning slots, such as repeated episodes of Australian animated show Barefoot Bandits in 2020 schedules. This approach allowed cost-effective programming while prioritizing international titles like that required minimal local investment. Air patterns were optimized for multichannel viewers, maintaining daily 6am-9am blocks on weekdays and weekends, with occasional extended sessions during school holidays. From 2018, following the rebrand to 10 Peach, episodes and related clips became available on-demand via tenplay, enhancing accessibility for digital audiences. The content selection briefly adapted to new hosts by aligning show transitions with their energetic style, ensuring seamless integration into the block's variety format.

Movies and Specials

During the Eleven and 10 Peach era from 2012 to 2020, Toasted TV maintained its core format of including movie segments that covered the latest family films and teen comedies, such as animated features and popular releases appealing to children and preteens. These segments offered reviews, trailers, and discussions on movies as part of the show's daily mix of pranks, music, sport, and games, adapted for the multichannel audience with engaging, bite-sized content. Scheduling for these movie-focused segments occurred within shorter morning blocks, typically from 6:00 a.m. to around 9:00 a.m. on weekdays and weekends, reflecting the targeted reach of digital channels compared to the main Network Ten broadcast. This structure allowed for quick transitions to accompanying cartoons and other kids' programming, prioritizing accessibility for school-aged viewers. Specials in this period emphasized multichannel-exclusive events, including interactive online contests and prize giveaways tied to movie promotions, fostering digital engagement beyond linear TV. In its final year, Toasted TV incorporated retrospective elements highlighting past highlights, culminating in the last episode on 18 September 2020, which marked the end of 15 years on air. These adaptations complemented options via 10 Play, extending access for a smaller linear viewership.

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