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Vidiot
Genre Game Show
Directed by Colin Bromley
Jane Pepper
Presented by Eden Gaha (1992-1993)
Scott MacRae (1994-1995)
Country of origin Australia
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 4
No. of episodes unknown
Production
Executive producer(s) Claire Henderson
Mark Barnard
Producer(s) Wendy Gray
Eileen Tuohy
Production location(s) Australia
Running time 24 minutes
Release
Original network ABC TV
Picture format 4:3 PAL
Audio format Stereo
Original release 8 June 1992 (1992-06-08) – 20 July 1995 (1995-07-20)

Vidiot was a fun TV game show made for kids and teenagers in Australia. It aired on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC TV) from 1992 to 1995. The show had two different hosts during its run: Eden Gaha and Scott McRae.

What Was Vidiot?

Vidiot was a game show where young contestants answered questions to win. It was broadcast across Australia on ABC TV. Each episode was about 24 minutes long.

How the Game Worked

The game was mostly about answering questions out loud. Sometimes, there were special rounds with pictures or sounds to help. The questions were all about things popular with teens, like hit songs and new movies.

  • From Monday to Thursday, three new teenage contestants played each day.
  • The winner of these daily games got to come back for the big Friday show.
  • The show had a live audience, often made up of friends from the contestants' schools.

Who Hosted Vidiot?

The show had two main hosts:

  • Eden Gaha hosted the first two seasons, from 1992 to 1993.
  • Scott McRae took over for the last two seasons, in 1994 and 1995.

Where Was Vidiot Made?

Vidiot was recorded in the ABC studios located in Sydney, Australia. If you lived on the east coast of Australia, you could watch it at 5:30 PM on weeknights.

What Does "Vidiot" Mean?

The word "Vidiot" was used to describe someone who spent a lot of time on computers or watching TV. It was a playful name for the show, fitting its focus on pop culture and media.

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