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Sydney Morning Herald
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Looking for a new TV quiz show? Step into the backyard
BIG BACKYARD QUIZ ★★★★ It's taken exactly a year, but thank goodness this magnificently sardonic dose of healing humour, that burst onto the National Indigenous Television Network as a standalone special last NAIDOC Week, is back for a proper, 10-episode season. Testing celebrity contestants' knowledge of First Nations history, food and culture, with creative games and challenges, Big Backyard Quiz extends an invitation to all Australians to squirm, laugh and learn. 10 News First's Narelda Jacobs again takes up the mantle of cool, calm, and effortlessly funny quizmistress. And comedian and poet extraordinaire Steven Oliver who, in 2020, launched Australia's first Indigenous quiz show with his SBS arts-focussed format Faboriginal, assumes his position on the floor, facilitating riotous segments such as song-lyric guessing game 'Noongar Boodjaroke', food identifying challenge 'Gourmet Grub', the bullshit-detecting 'True God or Gammin' and the reverential 'Make Aunty Tea'. Together, they are the perfect hosting duo, his barely containable kinetic energy fizzing around the studio set that is laid with Astro turf and dressed to resemble a typical Australian suburban backyard, with washing on the line and outdoor lounges around a fire pit. At her podium – a plastic outdoor bar table in front of an ocean sunset backdrop – Jacobs holds court, allowing impromptu jokes time to settle as she keeps proceedings rolling along. The beauty of the show is that it allows non-Indigenous Australians to have a chuckle at their discomfort, in this so very Australian, neutral setting. It is clear, however, exactly whose backyard we are in. There are First Nations in-jokes and language. Much of the humour comes from staring down differences, inequality, prejudice, and this nation's shameful history. Sometimes the gags are gaspingly close to a line, but in the hands of astute comedians, permission to laugh is granted. The first episode absolutely goes there with regard to racist violence, and the failed Voice to parliament referendum. First to the party is Shari Sebbens, who is joined by Rhys Nicholson and Nina Oyama. On the opposing side, Meyne Wyatt has Emma Holland and Matt Okine. Having Indigenous team leaders almost have to apologise for the ignorance of their non-Indigenous charges poignantly flips the privilege dynamic. Appearing later this season are Rove McManus, Ernie Dingo, Tasma Walton and Peter Rowsthorn.
The Age
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Looking for a new TV quiz show? Step into the backyard
BIG BACKYARD QUIZ ★★★★ It's taken exactly a year, but thank goodness this magnificently sardonic dose of healing humour, that burst onto the National Indigenous Television Network as a standalone special last NAIDOC Week, is back for a proper, 10-episode season. Testing celebrity contestants' knowledge of First Nations history, food and culture, with creative games and challenges, Big Backyard Quiz extends an invitation to all Australians to squirm, laugh and learn. 10 News First's Narelda Jacobs again takes up the mantle of cool, calm, and effortlessly funny quizmistress. And comedian and poet extraordinaire Steven Oliver who, in 2020, launched Australia's first Indigenous quiz show with his SBS arts-focussed format Faboriginal, assumes his position on the floor, facilitating riotous segments such as song-lyric guessing game 'Noongar Boodjaroke', food identifying challenge 'Gourmet Grub', the bullshit-detecting 'True God or Gammin' and the reverential 'Make Aunty Tea'. Together, they are the perfect hosting duo, his barely containable kinetic energy fizzing around the studio set that is laid with Astro turf and dressed to resemble a typical Australian suburban backyard, with washing on the line and outdoor lounges around a fire pit. At her podium – a plastic outdoor bar table in front of an ocean sunset backdrop – Jacobs holds court, allowing impromptu jokes time to settle as she keeps proceedings rolling along. The beauty of the show is that it allows non-Indigenous Australians to have a chuckle at their discomfort, in this so very Australian, neutral setting. It is clear, however, exactly whose backyard we are in. There are First Nations in-jokes and language. Much of the humour comes from staring down differences, inequality, prejudice, and this nation's shameful history. Sometimes the gags are gaspingly close to a line, but in the hands of astute comedians, permission to laugh is granted. The first episode absolutely goes there with regard to racist violence, and the failed Voice to parliament referendum. First to the party is Shari Sebbens, who is joined by Rhys Nicholson and Nina Oyama. On the opposing side, Meyne Wyatt has Emma Holland and Matt Okine. Having Indigenous team leaders almost have to apologise for the ignorance of their non-Indigenous charges poignantly flips the privilege dynamic. Appearing later this season are Rove McManus, Ernie Dingo, Tasma Walton and Peter Rowsthorn.
SBS Australia
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
How many of these questions from 'Big Backyard Quiz' can you answer?
NITV and SBS Original Big Backyard Quiz (BBQ), is a cheeky new entertainment series hosted by 10 News First's Narelda Jacobs OAM and comedian Steven Oliver, that challenges contestants to see who knows the most about the people and history of Australia from a Blak lens. To celebrate the brand new season of Big Backyard Quiz , we've provided some questions from the upcoming series, so that you can test your knowledge on First Nations history. This is just a taste of the exciting, challenging and thought-provoking questions that Big Backyard Quiz will be cooking up across the series. So, how well would you do on an episode of BBQ ? And do you want sauce with that? Here are 15 questions from BBQ , with answers at the end of the article: Name Australia's first Indigenous animated children's series that also won a Logie Award. Which contemporary Indigenous Australian artist started painting at 79 years old and went on to become one Australia's most prolific artists? Which proud Wiradjuri woman has won seven Grand Slam singles titles? Where was the inaugural Koori Knock out hosted in 1971? Which Torres Strait Islander chef honed her skills in Italian and Japanese restaurants for 20 years, before starting a condiment business? In 2024, rapper Nooky - for his Blak Powerhouse event - famously served what Indigenous delicacy to a crowd of thousands? In what year did NAIDOC become a week-long celebration? Which Country music icon got his start playing in the band Little Eagle? What year of Australian Idol did Jessica Mauboy compete in? Which senator was the first Indigenous Australian to enter the Federal Parliament? Faith Thomas was the first First Nations Australian woman to represent the country internationally in any sport, what was it? What is the musical alias for Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard? Which iconic First Nations musician co-wrote 'From Little Things Big Things Grow' with Paul Kelly? Who is the first First Nations Australian person to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games? Which AFL player became the first First Nations person to kick 1000 goals? Big Backyard Quiz on NITV and SBS On Demand. Co-hosts 10 News First's Narelda Jacobs and comedian Steven Oliver. Photo by Tace Stevens. Here are the answers to the questions: Little J & Big Cuz Emily Kam Kngwarray Evonne Goolagong Cawley Camdenville Park in St Peters Nornie Bero Devon sandwiches 1975 Troy Cassar Daley 2006 Senator Neville Bonner AO Cricket The Kid Laroi Kev Carmody Cathy Freeman Lance Franklin Want to test your knowledge even further? Each and every episode of Big Backyard Quiz will feature new games, new questions and new guests. Big Backyard Quiz premieres on Saturday 12 July at 7:30pm on NITV and SBS On Demand .
SBS Australia
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
What's leaving SBS On Demand in July 2025
L-R: Devils, Benedetta, The Truth Will Out and Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. A selection of films and programs in this list are only available to stream via catch-up after airing on SBS channels and may not yet be available at the time this article was published. Please refer to the SBS Guide for more details. Hindenburg: The Cover Up, season 1, ep 1-2 London: 2,000 Years Of History, season 1, ep 3 Mabo: Life Of An Island Man Rachel Khoo's Simple Pleasures 24 Hours In Emergency, season 17, ep 8-9 Our African Roots: Australia Uncovered Learning On Country: Maningrida Camp True Colours, season 1, ep 1-4 True Colours (Auslan), season 1, ep 1-4 Family Rules, season 3, ep 1-6 Jimmy's Taste Of Florida, season 1, ep 1-5 Nadiya Bakes, season 1, ep 6 J Schwanke's Life In Bloom, season 4, ep 1-14 Mountain Vets, season 1, ep 1 The Wall, season 2, all eps The Wall, season 3, ep 1-3 Where The Wild Things Are Carmen Curlers, season 1, ep 7-8 Fusion With Casey Donovan, season 1, ep 1 Mountain Vets, season 1, ep 2 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn, season 2, ep 1-10 Travelling In The 1970s, season 1, ep 1-2 What We See (Tautuktavuk) Be My Guest With Ina Garten, season 1, ep 1 Bush Bands Bash, season 1, ep 1 Fusion With Casey Donovan, season 1, ep 2 Bigger & Blacker: Steven Oliver, My Life Bush Bands Bash, season 1, ep 2 Fusion With Casey Donovan, season 1, ep 3 London: 2,000 Years Of History, season 1, ep 4 24 Hours In Emergency, season 17, ep 10-11 & 13 Bush Bands Bash, season 1, ep 3 Fusion With Casey Donovan, season 1, ep 4 Oliver's Twist, season 1, ep 1-26 Sammy Butcher: Out Of The Shadows Sara's Istanbul Delights, season 1, ep 1-6 The Supervet, season 7, ep 1 Bush Bands Bash, season 1, ep 4 Fusion With Casey Donovan, season 1, ep 5 Living With The Boss, season 1, ep 1-8 Mountain Vets, season 1, ep 3 The City Of Lost Children The Supervet, season 7, ep 2 Bush Bands Bash, season 1, ep 5 Fusion With Casey Donovan, season 1, ep 6 History Of The Amalfi Coast, season 1, ep 1 Mountain Vets, season 1, ep 4 Nadiya Bakes, season 1, ep 7 Short History Of The English Garden, season 1, ep 1-2 Bush Bands Bash, season 1, ep 6 Mountain Vets, season 1, ep 5 Nothing Compares: Sinead O'Connor The Day The Rock Star Died: Buddy Holly The Meaning Of Life, season 1, ep 1-8 The Wall, season 3, ep 4-5 Bush Bands Bash, season 1, ep 7 Ireland's Historic Gardens, season 1, ep 1-2 Mountain Vets, season 1, ep 6 The Day The Rock Star Died: David Bowie Waterworld Africa, season 1, ep 1-8 What's Eating Gilbert Grape Ageless Gardens, season 1, ep 1-5 Ainsley's Taste Of Malta, season 1, ep 1-5 Australia In Colour, season 2, ep 1-4 Be My Guest With Ina Garten, season 1, ep 2 Bush Bands Bash, season 1, ep 8 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under, season 2, ep 1-10 Strait To The Plate, season 1, ep 1-3 Undermining Nazis: Paris' Secret Tunnels Abandoned Engineering, season 6, ep 1-12 David Rocco's Dolce Tuscany, season 1, ep 1-13 Glastonbury Festival 2022, season 1, ep 1-2 Mayflies, season 1, ep 1-2 Queens Of Ancient Egypt, season 1, ep 1-3 24 Hours In Emergency, season 17, ep 14 Kutcha's Carpool Koorioke, season 2, ep 1-11 Mountain Vets, season 2, ep 1-2 The Supervet, season 7, ep 3 The World From Above, season 10, ep 1-14 Mountain Vets, season 2, ep 3-4 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp The Supervet, season 7, ep 4 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, season 9, ep 1-28 Aussie Bush Tales, season 1, ep 1-8 Headhunters, season 1, ep 1-2 Mountain Vets, season 2, ep 5-6 Nadiya Bakes, season 1, ep 8 Celebrity Letters And Numbers, season 1, ep 1-12 Glastonbury Festival 2022, season 1, ep 3-5 Glastonbury: 50 Years And Counting Mountain Vets, season 3, ep 1 The Supervet, season 7, ep 5 The Wall, season 3, ep 6-8 Australia With Julia Bradbury, season 1, ep 1-8 Mountain Vets, season 3, ep 2 No Ordinary Black - Finding Jedda Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn, season 3, ep 1-10 Venus: Let's Talk About Sex Wildlife Rescue New Zealand, season 1, ep 1-5 Ageless Gardens, season 2, ep 1-5 Be My Guest With Ina Garten, season 3, ep 3 Impossible Engineering, season 4, ep 1-10 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir The World From Above, season 11, ep 1-14 Welcome To My Farm, season 1, ep 1-8 24 Hours In Emergency, season 17, ep 21-22 & 24 Mountain Vets, season 3, ep 3 The Supervet, season 7, ep 6 Unsettled, season 1, ep 1-10 Mountain Vets, season 3, ep 4 Ringbalin - Breaking The Drought Seasons Of The Wild, season 1, ep 1-2 The Supervet, season 7, ep 7 Headhunters, season 1, ep 3-4 J Schwanke's Life In Bloom, season 2, 1-13 Mountain Vets, season 3, ep 5 The Red Riding Trilogy - 1974 Aussie Bush Tales, season 2, ep 1-8 Jamie & Jimmy's Food Fight Club, season 7, 8-12 Mountain Vets, season 3, ep 6 The Red Riding Trilogy - 1980 The Supervet, season 7, ep 8 The Truth Will Out, season 1, ep 1-8 Getting Naked: A Burlesque Story The Red Riding Trilogy - 1983 The Supervet, season 7, ep 9 Be My Guest With Ina Garten, season 1, ep 4 Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations, season 8, ep 1-24 Exterior Night, season 1, ep 1-6 Irish Road Trip With Miriam Margolyes, season 1, ep 1-2 The Streets With Dan Hong, season 1, ep 1-8 Ageless Gardens, season 3, ep 1-5 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under, season 3, ep 1-6 Tan France: Beauty And The Bleach The Story Of Coffee, season 1, ep 1 The Wonders Of Europe, season 1, ep 1 24 Hours In Emergency, season 17, ep 25, 27 & 29 Great Lakes Wild, season 1, ep 1-8 Nick Knowles Into The Grand Canyon, season 1, ep 1 The Casketeers, season 5, ep 1 The Supervet, season 7, ep 10 Yarning Culture Through Film, season 1, ep 10 56 Years Of Painting, 1 Lesson On Anger A Trans Illustrator's Life In Indonesia Ancient Superstructures, season 3, ep 1-6 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, season 1-5, all eps Anthony Bourdain: The Layover, season 1, ep 1-10 Be My Guest With Ina Garten, season 4, ep 1-4 Bob Marley & The Wailers: Live 1977 Bob Marley & The Wailers: The Capitol 73 Bob Marley: Uprising Live Come Dine With Me UK, season 12, ep 1-40 Comfort Food With Spencer Watts, season 2, ep 15 Cowboy Kings Of Crypto, season 1, ep 1-6 Crusaders: Ex Jehovah's Witnesses Speak Dan Snow's Greatest Discoveries, season 2, ep 1-4 David Rocco's Dolce Napoli, season 1, ep 1-13 Devils, seasons 1-2, all eps Divided We Stand, season 1, ep 1-6 Emmett Till: White Lies, Black Death Expeditions With Patrick McMillan, season 3, ep 1-13 Firebite, season 1, ep 1-8 Forest Of The Missing, season 1, ep 1-4 Fringes, season 1, ep 1-4 Fuzoku: Sex Entertainment In Japan Glastonbury Festival 2024, season 1, ep 1-5 Good Grief, season 2, ep 1-6 Ireland's Secrets From Above, season 1, ep 1-2 Leguizamo Does America, season 1, ep 1-6 Life As A Marriage Migrant My Greek Table With Diane Kochilas, season 4, ep 1-13 Mysteries From Above, season 2, ep 1-10 Nazis, Treasures And The Quest For Celts One Day In The Life Of Piugattuk Outside: Beyond The Lens, season 1, ep 1-10 Plat du Tour, season 1, ep 1-21 Pompeii: The New Dig, season 1, ep 1-3 Rise Of The Nazis: The Manhunt, season 4, ep 1-3 Secret Lives Of The Roman Emperors Selena + Chef, season 2, ep 1-10 Significant Other, season 1, ep 1-6 Sissi - The Fateful Years Sissi - The Young Empress Station: Trouble On The Tracks, season 1, ep 1-3 The Bold,the Corrupt And The Beautiful The Chocolate Queen, season 2, ep 1-10 The Great House Revival, season 4, ep 1-4 The Holy Grail Mystery, season 3, ep 1 The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan, season 4, ep 1-3 The Next Thing You Eat, season 1, ep 1-6 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life, season 2, ep 1-6 The Supervet, season 7, ep 11 Vietnam's All-Female Deminers We Have Never Been Modern Share this with family and friends
