Wake Up (TV program) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wake Up |
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| Genre | Breakfast television |
| Created by | Adam Boland |
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| Opening theme | "Gonna Make It" by Vydamo |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 147 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Steve Wood |
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| Running time | 120 minutes |
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| Original network | Network Ten |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 4 November 2013 – 23 May 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Breakfast (2012) |
Wake Up was an Australian TV show that aired in the mornings. It was like a morning news and talk show, sometimes called breakfast television. The show was made by Network Ten. It was hosted by Natarsha Belling and James Mathison.
Wake Up was on TV every weekday morning. It started at 6:30 AM and finished at 8:30 AM. After Wake Up, another show called Studio 10 would start.
The show began on 4 November 2013. It was filmed live from the Queenscliff Surf Club at Manly Beach in Sydney. News updates for the whole country were given by Nuala Hafner. She reported from a special glass studio in Federation Square in Melbourne.
Sadly, not many people watched Wake Up. Because of this, the show was stopped just six months after it started. The very last episode aired on 23 May 2014.
Who Hosted the Show?
The main people who hosted Wake Up were Natarsha Belling and James Mathison. They were the co-hosts for the entire time the show was on air.
| Presenter | Role | Years on Show |
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| James Mathison | Co-host | 2013–2014 |
| Natarsha Belling | Co-host | 2013–2014 |
| Nuala Hafner | News Reporter | 2013–2014 |
Other People on the Show
Besides the main hosts, Wake Up had other reporters and experts. These people helped cover different topics. They shared news, entertainment, and advice.
| Presenter | Role |
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| Maude Garrett | Reporter from Los Angeles |
| Michele Mahone | Entertainment news |
| Sam Mac | Reporter |
| James Kerley | Online reporter |
| Jo Lamble | Psychologist (gave advice about feelings) |
| Monica Attard | Foreign affairs expert (talked about world events) |
| Andrew Rochford | Health reporter |
| Fr. Bob Maguire | Had a special segment called "The World According to Fr. Bob" |
Why Did a Host Leave Early?
Originally, Natasha Exelby was also going to be a co-host. She worked alongside Natarsha Belling and James Mathison. However, she left the show less than three weeks after it started.
The show's creator, Adam Boland, explained why. He said that during practice, Natasha seemed to connect well with the other hosts. But when the show was live on TV, that connection didn't quite happen. So, she was no longer part of the team.
