TV series

20 to 1

2005–2011 · 10 seasons

A breezy, nostalgic clip show that ambles through pop-culture lists with cheerful celebrity chatter and easy archival charm.

Overview: 20 to 1 is an Australian television series, currently hosted by Bert Newton that counts down an undefined "top 20" of elements or events of popular culture, such as films, songs, sporting scandals. Previously the show was hosted by Bud Tingwell and narrated by David Reyne. The format mixes archival footage of the listed events with comments from various Australian celebrities.
How it feels: Light, satirical and warm. Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Media, celebrity, memory
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: media
celebrity
memory
Places: None
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: anthology
documentary
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild