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2012 in Australian television

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This is a list of Australian television events and premieres which occurred, or are scheduled to occur, in 2012, the 57th year of continuous operation of television in Australia.

Events

  • 22 January – Network Ten relaunch Young Talent Time for Sunday nights as part of its Super Sunday lineup. The show was later moved to Friday nights and was cancelled later in the year, due to low ratings.
  • 30 January – Nine's Today show launches its closer widescreen package (which adds the "9" Watermark) and slogan "I Wake Up With Today". Mornings launches with Sonia Kruger and David Campbell as hosts. On the same night, Nine's A Current Affair launches its new look and slogan "(city name)'s No.1".
  • 27 March – Leigh Sexton and Jennifer Evans win the third season of My Kitchen Rules.
  • 29 March – Ajay Rochester and teammate Matthew Palmer win the first series of Excess Baggage.
  • 15 April – Hamish Blake wins the Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television at the 2012 Logie Awards.
  • 22 April – The Nine Network wins its first official ratings week since September 2010, thanks mainly to the launch of The Voice.
  • 4 May – Dance group Lil' Banditz Krew win the 2012 version of Young Talent Time, the show was cancelled one month later after a record of low ratings.
  • 8 May – Margie Cummins wins the seventh season (the "Singles" edition) of The Biggest Loser.
  • 16 May – Music and television personality Ian "Dicko" Dickson wins the second season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia.
  • 23 May – The opening game of the 2012 State of Origin series recorded 2.51 million metropolitan viewers, the highest-rated broadcast of the annual State of Origin series since the introduction of OzTAM ratings in 2001.
  • 24 May – Subscription television providers Foxtel and Austar complete a merger transaction of the two companies, with services for customers migrating to one platform as of 1 July.
  • 17 June – Singer Johnny Ruffo and his partner Luda Kroitor win the twelfth season of Dancing with the Stars.
  • 18 June – Karise Eden wins the first season of The Voice.
  • 21 June – Fox Sports wins the ASTRA Award for Channel of the Year at the 2012 ASTRA Awards.
  • 30 June – After almost 30 years, Nine drops the US first-run syndicated entertainment television newsmagazine Entertainment Tonight following cutbacks on overseas purchases. Ten subsequently picks up the series.
  • 1 July – Brad Cranfield and Lara Welham win the fifth season of The Block with a record profit of $506,000.
  • 20 July – The Nine Network has decided not to renew the studio contract with Sony Pictures after 5 years of films and television broadcasting. In 2013, the Seven Network won the licence to its broadcasts.
  • 25 July – Andrew De Silva wins the sixth season of Australia's Got Talent; Andy Allen wins the second season of Masterchef Australia.
  • 28 July – 13 August – Nine and Foxtel broadcast the 2012 Olympic Games with live coverage on the Nine Network, GEM and Fox Sports from early evening until the following early morning.
  • 13 August – Nine Network launch the ninth season of Big Brother Australia which has returned after a 4-year absence after Network Ten axed it in July 2008, hosted by Sonia Kruger.
  • 15 August – Police officers Shane Haw and Andrew Thoday win the second season of The Amazing Race Australia.
  • 19 August – Callum Hann, runner-up of the second season of MasterChef Australia, wins an All-Stars edition of the cooking program.
  • 21 August – The Australian Rugby League Commission announces that the Nine Network and Fox Sports have retained the broadcast rights for rugby league in Australia, with the signing of a A$1.025 billion, five-year deal.
  • 15 October – Seven's Melbourne news bulletin records a total of just 192,000 viewers – making it its least-watched bulletin since Christmas Day in 2007.
  • 23 October – Mike Snell wins the only series of I Will Survive.
  • 7 November – Benjamin Norris wins the ninth season of Big Brother Australia. Norris, the first openly gay person to win the program, proposed to his boyfriend, also named Ben, during the show's live finale.
  • 20 November – Samantha Jade wins the fourth season of The X Factor, the first female artist to win the program.
  • 22 November – Seven News sports reporter Leith Mulligan is sacked after the bulletin suffers an embarrassing wipeout in the ratings, losing all 40 weeks against the rival Nine News Melbourne.
  • 26 November – Ten's Breakfast has its last edition, Ron Wilson leaves Ten after 3 decades, and Matt White leaves Seven's Today Tonight after 4 years.
  • 29 November – Millie Lincoln and Chard Oldfield win the fourth season of Beauty and the Geek Australia.
  • 8 December – Channel [V] announces Seth Sentry as the winner of its annual viewer-voted title of [V] Oz Artist of the Year.

Celebrity deaths

  • 11 March – Ian Turpie (aged 68), host of The New Price Is Right from 1981 to 1986 and again in 1989.
  • 20 March – Cliff Neville (age unknown), former 60 Minutes producer.
  • 3 May – Edith Bliss (aged 52), reporter for Simon Townsend's Wonder World.
  • 18 August – Alan Bateman (aged 76), television writer, producer and executive notable as the creator of Home and Away.

Channels

; New channels

  • 16 February – A&E
  • 17 February – Fox Footy
  • 26 February – FX
  • 26 March – Extra (Nine Network/NBN Television)
  • 1 May – WIN Gold (WIN Television, Channel Nine Adelaide, Channel Nine Perth)
  • 24 September – TVSN (Free-to-air)
  • 12 December – NITV (re-launched as free-to-air)

; Renamed channels

  • 1 March – STUDIO (replacing STVDIO)
  • 4 May – Gold (replacing WIN Gold) (WIN Television, Channel Nine Adelaide, Channel Nine Perth)
  • 20 August – SoHo (replacing W)
  • 23 July – SF (replacing Sci-Fi)

Ratings

Main article: List of Australian television ratings for 2012

Premieres

Domestic series

Main article: List of Australian television series premieres in 2012

International series

Main article: List of international television series premieres on Australian television in 2012

Telemovies

TelemovieOriginal airdate(s)NetworkRef****Dripping in ChocolateBeaconsfieldMaboUnderground: The Julian Assange StoryDangerous RemedyJack Irish: Bad DebtsJack Irish: Black Tide
ABC1
Nine Network
UKTV
Nine Network
ABC1
Network Ten
ABC1
ABC1
ABC1
ProgramOriginal airdate(s)NetworkCountry of originRefBen 10: Destroy All AliensHemingway & Gellhorn
Cartoon NetworkSingapore
United States
ShowcaseUnited States

Miniseries

MiniseriesOriginal airdate(s)NetworkRefBikie Wars: Brothers in ArmsHowzat! Kerry Packer's WarDevil's Dust
Network Ten
Nine Network
ABC1
MiniseriesOriginal airdate(s)NetworkCountry of originRefExileHogfatherWorld Without End
UKTVUnited Kingdom
ABC1United Kingdom
SoHoGermany
Canada

Documentary specials

DocumentaryOriginal airdate(s)Network(s)RefOrchids: My Intersex Adventure**Geoff Huegill: Be Your Best – Hunt For GoldMegaTruckers**Great Barrier Reef2 HoursGiantsTony Robinson's London Games UnearthedSporting NationInsideMuddied WatersWho Makes the News?George RrurrambuGreat Southern LandMurdochPossum WarsRedesign My BrainSydney Harbour – Life on the Edge
ABC1
ABC1
Bio.
A&E
Nine Network
Seven Network
Seven Network
ABC1
Nine Network
7Two
ABC News 24
ABC1
ABC1
SBS One
ABC1
ABC1
National Geographic Channel
DocumentaryOriginal airdate(s)Network(s)Country of originRefMissions that Changed the WarLes Paul: Chasing SoundCaptains of the Final FrontierTerror IslandHow the Beatles Rocked the KremlinSecrets of Wild IndiaOur War – 10 Years in AfghanistanJamie: Drag Queen at 16My Gorilla LifeNo Woman, No CryBritain's Youngest UndertakerUnder Fire: Journalists in Combat
United States
STVDIOUnited States
Sci Fi ChannelUnited States
SBS OneNorway
STUDIOUnited Kingdom
Nat Geo WildUnited Kingdom
BBC KnowledgeUnited Kingdom
LifeStyle YouUnited Kingdom
Nat Geo WildUnknown
Discovery Home & HealthUnited States
ABC2United Kingdom
SBS OneCanada

Specials

DocumentaryOriginal airdate(s)Network(s)RefSydney Festival 2012Australia's Great FloodBig Day Out: 20 Years in 20 DaysAn Audience With The Cast of AnnieAustralia Celebrates 2012AAA: SummafieldayzeAdam Hills: InflatableNick Cave: triple J's Tribute2011 AACTA Film AwardsThe Australian Open of Surfing ConcertsG'Day SoleilMovie Extra TropfestMeow Meow's Little Match Girl** (recall special)Puppetry of the Penis: Live at the Forum2012 All Star SupershowVoices Reaching Out2012 Melbourne Comedy Festival SupershowThe X Factor: One Direction to SuperstardomTina Arena: Live in Melbourne26th Annual ARIA Awards2012 Walkley Awards**Shark WeekConvoyKylie 25: 25 Years in 25 HoursCelebrity Come Dine With Me Australia2012 Asia Pacific Screen AwardsThe Rolling Stones: One More ShotMaggie Beer's Christmas FeastHomebake 20122012 Carols by Candlelight
STVDIO
National Geographic Channel
Channel [V]
Bio.
ABC1
MTV Australia
ABC1
ABC2
Nine Network
Channel [V]
Nine Network
Movie Extra
STUDIO
Fox Footy
One
Network Ten
Nine Network
Network Ten
Seven Network
Studio
Go!
SBS One
Discovery Channel
WIN Television
Max
SBS Two
Main Event
ABC1
Channel [V]
Nine Network
DocumentaryOriginal airdate(s)Network(s)Country of originRefRadio 1's Big Weekend 201117th Annual Critics' Choice Movie AwardsCountdown to the Red Carpet: The 2012 Golden Globe AwardsLive From the Red Carpet: The 2012 Golden Globe Awards69th Annual Golden Globe AwardsJamie Cooks Summer18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards2012 BAFTA Awards54th Annual Grammy AwardsWhitney Houston: Last Days of a LegendWhitney Houston MemorialArizona Republican Presidential Debate2012 Independent Spirit Awards84th Academy AwardsCharlie Sheen: Hollywood Black BookAiming for GoldSport Relief 2012One Direction: A Year in the Making2012 Billboard Music AwardsBee Gees: In Our Own Time2011 Royal Variety Performance66th Tony Awards64th Primetime Emmy Awards All-Star Comedy Gala2012 U.S. Presidential Election: Presidential Debate**The 2012 STYLE Awards2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show12.12.12 - The Concert for Sandy Relief
BBC KnowledgeUnited Kingdom
StarpicsUnited States
E!United States
E!United States
Fox8United States
Network TenUnited Kingdom
TV1United States
StarpicsUnited Kingdom
Fox8United States
E!United States
E!United States
CNNUnited States
STVDIOUnited States
Nine Network / Go!
StarpicsUnited States
Bio.United States
CNNUnited Kingdom
UKTVUnited Kingdom
Go!United Kingdom
Fox8United States
ABC2United States
7TwoUnited Kingdom
Bio.United States
Fox8
ElevenUnited States
Network TenCanada
SBS One
ABC News 24United States
Country Music ChannelUnited States
StyleUnited States
Fox8United States
StarPicsUnited States

Programming changes

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.

Criteria for inclusion:

  • Australian premiere episodes are airing on the new network.
ProgramDateNew networkPrevious networkRefExcess BaggageAfter the BounceOn the CouchToasted TVLab Rats ChallengeSaturday Disney**Big Brother
Go!Nine Network
Fox FootyFox Sports
Fox FootyFox Sports
ElevenNetwork Ten
Seven NetworkNine Network
7TwoSeven Network
Network Ten (NSW and QLD only)
One (VIC, SA and WA only)One
Nine NetworkNetwork Ten
ProgramDateNew networkPrevious networkCountry of originRefCharmed**Modern FamilyBeckerNYPD BlueIce Road TruckersDog the Bounty HunterRingerPokémonBeyblade: Metal FusionBakugan: Gundalian InvadersSpongeBob SquarePantsFaye WelbornVictoriousNYPD BlueLas VegasDark AngelAliasMartial Law****Arrested DevelopmentiCarly*Penn & Teller: Bulls**!Life on MarsHot Wheels Battle Force 5Dr Quinn, Medicine WomanDinosaur KingGormitiEon Kid****Huntik: Secrets & SeekersChaoticHero: 108Beyblade: Metal MastersRules of EngagementYu-Gi-Oh! 5D'sGoGoRikiThe SimpsonsFuturama**Green AcresBewitchedI Dream Of JeannieThe Voice (season two)VeraEntertainment TonightConanThe Young and the RestlessFamily GuyAmerican Dad!Sons of AnarchySeinfeldTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)
ElevenNetwork TenUnited States
Network TenABC2United Kingdom
Fox8United States
ElevenNetwork TenUnited States
ElevenNetwork TenUnited States
A&EFox8United States
A&EFox8United States
ElevenNetwork TenUnited States
ElevenNetwork TenJapan
ElevenNetwork TenJapan
ElevenNetwork TenJapan
ElevenNetwork TenUnited States
ElevenNetwork TenAustralia
ElevenNetwork TenUnited States
FX111 HitsUnited States
FX111 HitsUnited States
FXFox8United States
FXWUnited States
FXFox8United States
FXFox8United States
FXSci-FiUnited States
FXUnited States
ElevenNetwork TenUnited States
FXUnknownUnited States
FXWUnited States
ElevenNetwork TenUnited States
Canada
ElevenNetwork TenUnited States
ElevenNetwork TenJapan
ElevenNetwork TenItaly
ElevenNetwork TenSpain
South Korea
ABC1Network TenUnited States
ElevenNetwork TenUnited States
ElevenNetwork TenItaly
ElevenNetwork TenUnited States
Canada
ElevenNetwork TenUnited States
ElevenNetwork TenJapan
ElevenNetwork TenUnited States
ElevenNetwork TenJapan
ElevenNetwork TenRussia
Network Ten
ElevenElevenUnited States
Network Ten
ElevenElevenUnited States
(VIC)Network Ten (Axed after 3 episodes following poor ratings)
ElevenElevenUnited States
GEMGo!United States
GEMGo!United States
GEMGo!United States
Nine NetworkGo! (season one)United States
7TwoSeven NetworkUnited Kingdom
Network Ten
ElevenNine Network
Go!United States
Go!GEMUnited States
ArenaWUnited States
OctoberSeven Network
7mate7mateUnited States
OctoberSeven Network
7mate7mateUnited States
FXShowcaseUnited States
7mateGO!United States
2012ElevenSeven NetworkUnited States

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.

ProgramDateFree-to-air networkSubscription network(s)Country of originRefThunderCatsRegular ShowTeam UmizoomiArcherLast Man StandingDollhouseThe InsiderSmashBen 10: OmniverseAlphasHell on Wheels
Nine NetworkCartoon NetworkUnited States
Go!Cartoon NetworkUnited States
Nine NetworkNick Jr.United States
ABC2Fox8
FXUnited States
Network TenFox8United States
ElevenFox8United States
Network Ten
ElevenArenaUnited States
Seven NetworkW.United States
Nine NetworkCartoon NetworkUnited States
Seven NetworkSFUnited States
ABC2FXUnited States

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.

ProgramDateSubscription network(s)Free-to-air networkCountry of originRefHarry's LawBob's BurgersWilfredPokémon: Black & WhiteAmerican Horror StoryIn the Night Garden...
Universal ChannelNine NetworkUnited States
ElevenUnited States
JuneThe Comedy ChannelElevenUnited States
NovemberCartoon NetworkNetwork Ten
ElevenJapan
FXElevenUnited States
CBeebiesABC4 KidsUnited Kingdom

Endings

ProgramEnd dateNetwork(s)Start dateRefOnce Upon a Time in CabramattaOutlandExcess BaggageGood News Week**TangleYoung Talent TimeLetters and NumbersMandarin News AustraliaRPATricky BusinessThe CircleEverybody Dance NowThe ShireI Will SurviveBreakfastTen Morning NewsThe Price Is RightAuction Room****
SBS One
ABC1
Nine Network / Go!
Network Ten
One
Showcase
Network Ten
SBS One
SBS Two
Nine Network1995
Nine Network
Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten
Seven Network
UnknownABC1
UnknownABC2 (since 2010)2007
UnknownShowcaseUnknown

Returns

ProgramReturn dateNetworkOriginal runRefYoung Talent Time**Ten Late NewsDomestic BlitzBig BrotherAerobics Oz Style**
Network Ten1971–1988
Seven Network1963–2005
(intermittently)
Network Ten1991–2011
(special)Nine Network2008–2010
Nine Network / GO!2001–2008
Aurora1982–2005
Seven Network1993–2009

Film and television productions

Big 6 film productions

Film StudioNetworkDigital ChannelsPay TV
20th Century FoxNetwork TenEleven, OneShowtime movie channels
Paramount PicturesNetwork TenEleven, One, GO!, ABC2Showtime movie channels
Sony Pictures (Columbia, TriStar and Screen Gems)Nine Network (expires late 2012)ABC2, 7Two, 7mate GO! (expires late 2012), GEM (expires late 2012)Showtime movie channels
Universal PicturesSeven Network7mate, ABC2Showtime movie channels
Walt Disney PicturesSeven Network7Two, 7mateMovie Network
Warner Bros.Nine NetworkGO!, GEMMovie Network

Animation film productions

Film StudioNetworkDigital ChannelsPay TV
20th Century Fox AnimationNetwork TenElevenShowtime movie channels
DreamWorks AnimationSeven Network / Nine Network, (Old films) Network Ten (new films)7mate, GO! (old films)Showtime movie channels (New Films) / Movie Network (Old Films)
Nickelodeon MoviesNetwork TenElevenShowtime movie channels
PixarSeven Network7Two, 7mateMovie Network, Disney Channel, Disney Junior
Sony Pictures AnimationNine Network (expires late 2012)GO! (expires late 2012)Showtime movie channels
Universal Animation StudiosSeven Network7mateShowtime movie channels
Vanguard AnimationNine NetworkGO!Showtime movie channels
Walt Disney Animation StudiosSeven Network7Two, 7mateMovie Network, Disney Channel, Disney Junior
Warner Bros. AnimationNine NetworkGO!Movie Network, Cartoon Network

Other film productions

Film StudioNetworkDigital ChannelsPay TV
DreamWorksNine Network, Network TenGO!, GEM, Eleven, OneShowtime movie channels (New Films) / Movie Network (Old Films)
Fox Searchlight PicturesNetwork TenEleven, OneShowtime movie channels
Lions GateNine NetworkGO!, GEMShowtime movie channels
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerSeven NetworkABC2, 7Two, GO!, GEM, ElevenMovie Network
Miramax FilmsSeven Network, Nine Network7Two, 7mate, GO!, GEMMovie Network
MTV FilmsNine Network, Network Ten7mate, GO!, ElevenShowtime movie channels
New Line CinemasNine NetworkGO!, GEMMovie Network
Regency EnterprisesNine NetworkGO!, GEMShowtime movie channels
Summit EntertainmentNetwork TenEleven, OneShowtime movie channels
Touchstone PicturesSeven Network7Two, 7mate, GO!Movie Network
United ArtistsSeven Network7Two, ABC2, GO!, GEMMovie Network

Television productions

TV StudioPrimary NetworkDigital ChannelsPay TV
20th Century Fox AnimationNetwork Ten7mate
ElevenFox8
The Comedy Channel
20th Century Fox TelevisionSeven Network (old programs only)
Network Ten7mate
Eleven
OneFox8
111 Hits
Fox Classics
Arena
The Comedy Channel
4Kids EntertainmentNetwork TenGO!
ElevenCartoon Network
ABC StudiosSeven Network7Two
7mateArena
The Comedy Channel
Fox Classics
Cartoon Network StudiosNine NetworkGO!Cartoon Network
CBeebies originalsABC1ABC4 Kids(ABC programs) Extra (BBC Programs)CBeebies(all programs) Disney Junior (abc for kids programs only)
CBS Studios InternationalNetwork TenEleven
OneTV1
SF
111 Hits
Fox Classics
CBS Television StudiosNine Network (Old Programs Only)
Network TenGO!
GEM
Eleven
OneTV1
Arena
SF
Comedy Central CartoonsSBS OneGO!The Comedy Channel
Disney-ABC Domestic TelevisionSeven Network7Two
7mateFox8
Arena
111 Hits
Fox Classics
Disney Television AnimationSeven Network7Two
7mateDisney Channel
DisneyToon StudiosSeven Network7Two
7mateDisney Channel
Disney Junior
DreamWorks AnimationNetwork TenElevenFox8
The Comedy Channel
Nickelodeon
DreamWorks TelevisionSeven NetworkGO!Fox8
The Comedy Channel
SoHo
HBOSBS OneElevenShowcase
The Comedy Channel
Arena
Lionsgate TelevisionNine NetworkGEM
ElevenShowcase
111 Hits
Fox Classics
Arena
MTV AnimationNine NetworkGO!MTV
Nickelodeon Animation StudioNine Network (Nick Jr programs)
Network Ten (Nick programs)ElevenNickelodeon
Nick Jr.
Ragdoll ProductionsSeven Network
Nine NetworkABC4 Kids
ABC3
7Two
GO!
GEMCBeebies
Disney Junior
Nick Jr
Saban BrandsnoneGO!Nickelodeon
ShowtimeNetwork TenEleven
GEMShowcase
Sony Pictures TelevisionSeven Network
Nine Network7Two
7mate
GO!
GEMTV1
SF
Universal TelevisionSeven Network7mateTV1
SF
Warner Bros. AnimationNine NetworkGO!Cartoon Network
Warner Bros. TelevisionNine Network7Two
GO!
GEMFox8
111 Hits
The Comedy Channel
Arena
Entertainment One Family (eOne Family)Nine NetworkABC4 KidsCBeebies

Notes

  • Puppetry of the Penis: Live at the Forum was originally scheduled to air on 6 April 2012 (Good Friday), but this was changed for unknown reasons to 13 April 2012 instead.

References

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  92. Knox, David. (19 January 2012). "Airdate: AAA: Summafieldayze".
  93. Knox, David. (15 January 2012). "Airdate: Adam Hills: Inflatable".
  94. Knox, David. (13 January 2012). "Airdate: Nick Cave: triple J's Tribute".
  95. Knox, David. (9 January 2011). "Airdate: Critics' Choice Movie Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards".
  96. Knox, David. (25 January 2012). "Airdate: 2012 AACTA Awards".
  97. Knox, David. (27 January 2012). "Airdate: Australian Open of Surfing concerts".
  98. Knox, David. (13 February 2012). "Airdate: G'day Soleil".
  99. (February 2012). "In their honour". [[ACP Magazines]].
  100. Knox, David. (14 February 2012). "Airdate: Tropfest 2012".
  101. Johnson, Matt. (March 2012). "On the prowl". [[ACP Magazines]].
  102. Ralph, Jon. (28 February 2012). "Geelong to provide unprecedented glimpse into its Grand Final heroics". [[Herald Sun]].
  103. Knox, David. (23 March 2012). "Airdate: Puppetry of the Penis".
  104. Knox, David. (13 April 2012). "Airdate: 2012 All Star Supershow".
  105. Knox, David. (8 July 2012). "Airdate: Voices Reaching Out".
  106. Knox, David. (1 August 2012). "Airdate: 2012 Melbourne Comedy Festival Supershow".
  107. Knox, David. (25 September 2012). "Airdate: The X Factor: One Direction To Superstardom".
  108. Knox, David. (19 October 2012). "Airdate: Tina Arena: Live in Melbourne".
  109. Knox, David. (20 November 2012). "Airdate: 26th Annual ARIA Awards".
  110. Knox, David. (26 November 2012). "Airdate: Walkley Awards 2012".
  111. Knox, David. (4 November 2012). "Airdate: The People Speak".
  112. Knox, David. (7 December 2012). "Airdate: Convoy".
  113. Knox, David. (9 December 2012). "Airdate: Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2012".
  114. Knox, David. (5 December 2012). "Airdate: The Rolling Stones: One More Shot".
  115. Knox, David. (8 December 2012). "Airdate: Maggie Beer's Christmas Feast".
  116. Knox, David. (7 December 2012). "Returning: Carols by Candlelight".
  117. Larsen, Alison. (January 2012). "One for the mantlepiece". [[ACP Magazines]].
  118. Knox, David. (2 January 2012). "Airdate: 2012 Golden Globes".
  119. Knox, David. (8 January 2012). "Returning: House, Jamie Cooks Summer".
  120. Knox, David. (2 February 2012). "Airdate: BAFTA Awards 2012".
  121. Knox, David. (16 February 2012). "Airdate: Whitney Houston: Last Days of a Legend".
  122. Knox, David. (18 February 2012). "Airdate: Whitney Houston Memorial".
  123. Knox, David. (22 February 2012). "Airdate: Arizona Republican Presidential Debate".
  124. Knox, David. (20 February 2012). "Airdate: 84th Academy Awards".
  125. Knox, David. (17 February 2012). "Airdate: 84th Academy Awards".
  126. Johnson, Matt. (March 2012). "After the storm". [[ACP Magazines]].
  127. (March 2012). "Get into the Olympic spirit". [[ACP Magazines]].
  128. Knox, David. (6 March 2012). "Airdate: Sport Relief 2012".
  129. Knox, David. (12 May 2012). "Airdate: One Direction: A Year in the Making".
  130. Knox, David. (16 May 2012). "Airdate: 2012 Billboard Music Awards".
  131. Knox, David. (22 May 2012). "Airdate: Bee Gees: In Our Own Time".
  132. Knox, David. (29 May 2012). "Airdate: 2011 Royal Variety Performance".
  133. Knox, David. (18 May 2012). "Airdate: Tony Awards 2012".
  134. Knox, David. (28 August 2012). "Airdate: 2012 Emmy Awards".
  135. Knox, David. (17 September 2012). "Airdate: 64th Primetime Emmy Awards".
  136. Knox, David. (25 September 2012). "Airdate: The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala".
  137. Knox, David. (25 September 2012). "Airdate: 2012 U.S. Presidential Election Debate".
  138. Knox, David. (18 October 2012). "Airdate: The 46th CMA Awards".
  139. Knox, David. (31 October 2012). "Airdate: The 2012 STYLE Awards".
  140. Knox, David. (5 December 2012). "Airdate: 12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief".
  141. Knox, David. (4 June 2012). "The Game Plan (NRL) switches to TEN".
  142. Knox, David. (5 July 2012). "Nine plays The Voice (US) in a bid to lift ratings".
  143. Knox, David. (2 July 2012). "Bumped: Vera".
  144. Knox, David. (10 August 2012). "Conan shifts to GO!".
  145. Knox, David. (21 July 2012). "The Young and the Restless moving to Arena".
  146. (March 2012). "Harry's Law [advertisement]". [[ACP Magazines]].
  147. Knox, David. (29 March 2012). "Excess Baggage, here comes the finale...".
  148. Knox, David. (1 June 2012). "Axed: The Game Plan (AFL)".
  149. Knox, David. (3 January 2013). "Axed in 2012".
  150. Knox, David. (23 June 2012). "Axed: Letters and Numbers".
  151. Knox, David. (25 June 2012). "Axed: Mandarin News Australia".
  152. Knox, David. (21 July 2012). "RPA ends run after 17 years".
  153. Knox, David. (25 June 2012). "Axed: The Circle".
  154. Knox, David. (21 August 2012). "Axed: Everybody Dance Now".
  155. Idato, Michael. (21 August 2012). "Ten dumps Everybody Dance Now". [[The Age]].
  156. Hardie, Giles. (30 August 2012). "The Shire to ship off". [[The Age]].
  157. Knox, David. (29 October 2012). "Beverley McGarvey: Fast-tracking will become the norm".
  158. Knox, David. (12 November 2012). "Axed: Breakfast, TEN Morning News.".
  159. [http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/01/axed-the-price-is-right.html Axed: The Price is Right. In: Seven extends 4.30 News again]
  160. Knox, David. (20 November 2012). "Axed: Auction Room".
  161. Knox, David. (15 November 2012). "Axed: Marngrook Footy Show".
  162. Knox, David. (25 November 2012). "Airdate: Foxtel Movie Show".
  163. Schipp, Debbie. (8 January 2012). "Revamped Ten gets jump on its rivals". [[Herald Sun]].
  164. Knox, David. (8 January 2012). "Sunday shake-up on TEN".
  165. Knox, David. (30 April 2012). "Airdate: The Price is Right".
  166. Knox, David. (24 May 2012). "TEN Newsnight reverts name to TEN Late News".
  167. (27 May 2012). "Nine set to return Domestic Blitz". Media Spy.
  168. Knox, David. (28 June 2012). "Domestic Blitz meets The Block".
  169. Knox, David. (5 July 2012). "Returning: Big Brother Australia".
  170. Knox, David. (3 September 2012). "Aerobics Oz Style returns to Australian TV".
  171. Clune, Richard. (1 July 2012). "Rachael back on the beaten track". [[The Sunday Telegraph (Sydney).
  172. Yeap, Sue. (21 September 2012). "Great outdoors opens up again". [[The West Australian]].
  173. Knox, David. (27 March 2012). "Comedy nights on ONE".
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