Strictly Speaking (TV series)

Strictly Speaking is an Australian television series which began airing on 29 September 2010. The show is hosted by Andrew Hansen and is currently being aired on ABC1.[1] After only 5 episodes, Strictly Speaking was removed from ABC's schedule after failing to attract viewers.[2] On 5 June 2011, the show returned to ABC1 in a new Sunday timeslot.[3]

Strictly Speaking
Presented byAndrew Hansen
JudgesMichael Gurr
Jean Kittson
Father Bob Maguire
Leigh Sales
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes5 aired, 13 total
Production
Running time30 minutes
Production companySouthern Star Entertainment
Release
Original networkABC1
Original release29 September (2010-09-29) –
25 October 2010 (2010-10-25) (5 episodes)
External links
Website
Production website

Format

The format of Strictly Speaking is based around that of a talent show where contestants compete for the title of Australia's best speaker. Each episode, three contestants perform a prepared speech and an impromptu speech in two individual rounds. The first round consists of each contestant performing a prepared speech. At the end of the round the judges decide on a score for each contestant. In the second round, contestants are given a topic to briefly prepare an impromptu speech from. At the end of the second round the judges again gives scores to each contestant, in effect announcing the winner for that episode.[4][5]

Judging Criteria

Speeches are judged on the criteria of content, delivery, entertainment and other considerations. In the area of content, contestants are assessed on the subject matter; originality; creativity; quality of writing; structure; clarity and effectiveness of argument; and appropriateness of the speech. In the area of delivery, contestants are assessed on whether the speech was natural or practised; pitch, pace and volume; appearance; fluency; and emotion. In the area of entertainment, speeches are assessed on whether the performance connected with the audience; charisma; and personality. The final judging criteria is that of other considerations where performances are assessed on whether the speaker was speaking to everyone; whether the speaker could have varied pace more; whether the gestures matched the speech; and whether the speech was reasonably within the time limit.[5]

Additional criteria is brought in for the second round to assess the impromptu speech. Judges consider whether the speech addressed the topic; how the topic was used in the speech; originality; whether it featured a logical structure; and whether the argument was concise.[5]

Production

In July 2009, a contestant call went out for anyone who could be considered as a talented or confident public speaker. One month later, auditions for the show began.[6][7] The auditions narrowed down over 1,500 applications into just 27 spots in the show's first series. On 31 August 2009, it was announced that Andrew Hansen would be the host for the show.[8] On 8 December 2009, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation announced its programming lineup for 2010 which included Strictly Speaking.[9] On 13 September 2010, it was announced that Strictly Speaking would fill the slot that The New Inventors vacated after its grand final on 22 September 2010. The first series began showing on 29 September 2010.[10]

Episodes
Indicates the winner of that round.
Indicates the winner of that round (draw).
Indicates the losers of that round.

Series 1
№Air DateContestantsRound 1 ScoreRound 2 ScoreTotal ScoreNotes
129 September 2010Charlie Perry7714[11]
Brendan Morant7.5512.5
Rebecca Macintosh6713
26 October 2010Stephanie Cooper8715[12]
Daniel Hobley8816
Dana Maray88.516.5
313 October 2010Joe Ware7.5815.5[13]
Jennifer Neumann7.5714.5
Nat Ware77.514.5
420 October 2010Matthew Robertson7.57.515[14]
Alicia Nowak8715
Mark Yettica-Paulson8.58.517
527 October 2010Joe Rafalowicz7714[15]
Sue Harold6612
Josh Hampton6713
610 July 2011Steve Widders8816[16]
Lonie Pizarro7.57.515
Lisa Maxwell7714
717 July 2011Mary Jane Boughen7613[17]
Taylor Bunnag6.5814.5
Sam Almaliki7714
824 July 2011Toby Halligan6814[18]
Krystal Cathcart7613
Bill Stuth6612
931 July 2011Joel Doutch7.57.515[19]
Rosie Sitorus7714
Steve Wisbey76.513.5
Semi Finals
107 August 2011Joel Doutch8715[12][13][19][20]
Dana Maray7.5714.5
Joe Ware9817
1114 August 2011Mark Yettica-Paulson7.58.516[14][15][18][21]
Joe Rafalowicz7714
Toby Halligan7.5815.5
1221 August 2011Taylor Bunnag7714

[11][16][17][22]

Charlie Perry7.57.515
Steve Widders7714
Grand Final
1328 August 2011Charlie Perry86.514.5[20][21][22][23]
Mark Yettica-Paulson8.5816.5
Joe Ware8.57.516

Reception

The ratings for the first episode weren't positive. The Spy Report stated "Strictly Speaking struggled to make an impression, averaging 586,000 viewers".[24] The second episode received fewer viewers but ranked slightly better for the Wednesday ratings.[25]

Ratings
№ViewersRank (timeslot)Rank (day)Notes
1586,000427[26]
2442,000424[25]
3410,000425[27]
4436,000429[28]
5390,000432[29]
6TBA

References
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  2. Knox, David (28 October 2010). "Gone: Strictly Speaking". TV Tonight. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
  3. "Strictly Speaking - Episode 1". ABC. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
  4. "Strictly Speaking - About Strictly Speaking - ABC Television". ABC. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  5. "Strictly Speaking - Judging Guidelines - ABC Television". ABC. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  6. "Do You Have The 'Gift Of The Gab'? - Strictly Speaking". Throng. 13 July 2009. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  7. Knox, David (13 July 2009). "Auditions: Strictly Speaking". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  8. Knox, David (31 August 2009). "Andrew Hansen to host Strictly Speaking". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  9. Knox, David (8 December 2009). "ABC: 2010 Highlights". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  10. Knox, David (13 September 2010). "Airdate: Strictly Speaking". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  11. "Strictly Speaking - Episode 1 - ABC Television". ABC. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  12. "Strictly Speaking - Episode 2 - ABC Television". ABC. 6 October 2010. Retrieved 6 October 2010.
  13. "Strictly Speaking - Episode 3 - ABC Television". ABC. 13 October 2010. Retrieved 13 October 2010.
  14. "Strictly Speaking - Episode 4 - ABC Television". ABC. 20 October 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2010.
  15. "Strictly Speaking - Episode 5 - ABC Television". ABC. 27 October 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
  16. "Strictly Speaking - Episode 6 - ABC Television". ABC. 10 July 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  17. "Strictly Speaking - Episode 7 - ABC Television". ABC. 17 July 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  18. "Strictly Speaking - Episode 8 - ABC Television". ABC. 24 July 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  19. "Strictly Speaking - Episode 9 - ABC Television". ABC. 31 July 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
  20. "Strictly Speaking - Episode 10 - ABC Television". ABC. 7 August 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
  21. "Strictly Speaking - Episode 11 - ABC Television". ABC. 14 August 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
  22. "Strictly Speaking - Episode 12 - ABC Television". ABC. 21 August 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
  23. "Strictly Speaking - Episode 13 - ABC Television". ABC. 28 August 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
  24. Washbrook, Cyril (30 September 2010). "Ratings: Networks jostle to claim victories". The Spy Report. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  25. Knox, David (4 October 2010). "Week 41". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
  26. Knox, David (27 September 2010). "Week 40". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  27. Knox, David (11 October 2010). "Week 42". TV Tonight. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
  28. Knox, David (18 October 2010). "Week 43". TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 October 2010.
  29. Knox, David (25 October 2010). "Week 44". TV Tonight. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
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