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Encyclopedia > Backyard Blitz
Backyard Blitz
Format 16:9
Run time 30 - 60 minutes
Starring Host:
Jamie Durie
Presenters:
Scott Cam
Jody Rigby
Nigel Ruck
Site Manager
'Rosie'
Channel Nine Network
Related shows Ground Force
Airdates 20002006
No. of episodes 153 (as of October 2, 2006

Backyard Blitz is an Australian "lifestyle" television program that airs on the Nine Network. It is hosted by Jamie Durie and is produced by Don Burke. The 16:9 aspect ratio (also known as widescreen) is an aspect ratio that is 16/9 or 1. ... Bold text:This article is about the written record of a meeting. ... Jamie Durie is the photogenic host of the Australian version of the TV lifestyle shows Backyard Blitz and The Block. ... Scott Cam (born 1962) is an Australian television personality appearing on several lifestyle programmes on the Nine Network. ... The Nine Network is an Australian television network, available in major markets across Australia. ... Ground Force is a BBC lifestyle or makeover television programme in which a team of gardeners descend on an individuals garden and remake it for the cameras, within two days, against the clock, while that individual is lured away on some pretext. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... October 2 is the 275th day (276th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 90 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Nine Network is an Australian television network, available in major markets across Australia. ... Jamie Durie is the photogenic host of the Australian version of the TV lifestyle shows Backyard Blitz and The Block. ... Don Burke Don Burke (born July 16, 1947) is an Australian television personality and author. ...


The show features a very similar premise to the show Ground Force, in which a team of gardeners employed by the show descend on a supposedly worthy individual's place and improve the garden for the cameras within a specified time limit. This similarity in fact led to legal action being taken by the rival Seven Network, who at the time was set to debut an Australian version of Ground Force. Ground Force is a BBC lifestyle or makeover television programme in which a team of gardeners descend on an individuals garden and remake it for the cameras, within two days, against the clock, while that individual is lured away on some pretext. ... The Seven Network (ASX: SEV) is an Australian television network. ...


The show, like many of its other lifestyle brethren, is mainly watched by older viewers, and is widely derided by younger viewers and television critics. However it is a strong ratings performer.


The four regular presenters on the show are landscaper Jamie Durie, builder / carpenter Scott Cam, Landscaper Nigel Ruck and horticulturist Jody Rigby. Jamie Durie is the photogenic host of the Australian version of the TV lifestyle shows Backyard Blitz and The Block. ... Scott Cam (born 1962) is an Australian television personality appearing on several lifestyle programmes on the Nine Network. ...


On November 14th 2006 Backyard Blitz was axed by the Nine Network after seven years on air. CTC director Don Burke, who hosted Burke's Backyard on Nine for nearly 18 years before it was axed in 2004, said the company was "quite shocked by this decision". The Australian

Contents

Episodes

Season 1- 2000

  1. Inner City Slick
  2. The Honeymooners Garden
  3. Astrology Garden
  4. Tropical Toddlers
  5. Classic Courtyard
  6. Ship Shape
  7. Greco Roman Garden
  8. Up Front
  9. Chequerboard Garden
  10. Birthday Surprise
  11. Garden Sanctuary
  12. Diana's Dream
  13. Japanese Garden
  14. Bright Future
  15. Relax and Enjoy
  16. Spanish Influence
  17. Hawaiian Paradise
  18. Edible Kitchen Garden
  19. Surf Garden
  20. Fragrant Pavilion
  21. Blitz for Kidz
  22. Suburban Oasis
  23. Viva La Mexicana

This article is about the year 2000. ...

Season 2- 2001

  1. Baby Blitz - 11 February
  2. Summerhouse - 17 February
  3. Peaceful Haven - 25 February
  4. Communal Garden - 4 March
  5. Contemporary Chic - 11 March
  6. Brady Bunch - 18 March
  7. Moroccan Magic - 1 April
  8. Family Space - 22 April
  9. Concrete to Classic - 29 April
  10. Top Deck Landscape - 13 May
  11. Sail Away - 20 May
  12. Final Frontier - 27 May
  13. Child's Play - 3 May
  14. Garden Therapy - 2 September
  15. Squatters Garden - 9 September
  16. Formal Fancy - 16 September
  17. Funky and Functional - 23 September
  18. Elegantly English - 7 October
  19. Jungle Magic - 14 October
  20. Steps to Style - 21 October
  21. Garden Tapestry - 28 October
  22. Memorial Garden - 4 November
  23. Summer Stunner - 11 November
  24. Garden Revival - 18 November
  25. Dream Makeover - 25 November

2001: A Space Odyssey. ...

Season 3- 2002

Series 1 For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

  1. Revisiting Old Friends - 10 February
  2. Garden Gallery - 17 February
  3. Lakeside Luxury - 24 February
  4. Tropical Feast - 3 March
  5. Stylish Serenity - 10 March
  6. Double or Nothing - 17 March
  7. Honeymooners' Haven - 7 April
  8. Drainage Dilemma - 14 April
  9. Welcome Home - 21 April
  10. Resort Retreat - 28 April
  11. Mediterranean Makeover - 5 May
  12. Mighty Tots - 12 May
  13. Mum's Melbourne Makeover - 19 May
  14. Family Paradise - 26 May
  • Repeat Sail Away - 24 March
  • Repeat Jungle Magic - 31 March

Series 2

  • 15. Sean's Storm - 25 August
  • 16. Biker's Backyard - 1 September
  • 17. Colours and Curves - 8 September
  • 18. Elvis Fever - 15 September
  • 19. Olympic Gold - 22 September
  • 20. Level Pleasure - 29 September
  • 21. Kids Under Cover - 13 October
  • 22. Family Fun - 20 October
  • 23. Rainforest Retreat - 27 October
  • 24. Commander's Courtyard - 3 November
  • 25. Border Brilliance - 10 November
  • 26. Family Form - 17 November
  • SPECIAL Geoff & Jamie's Sri Lanka - 6 Nov

See also

Ground Force is a BBC lifestyle or makeover television programme in which a team of gardeners descend on an individuals garden and remake it for the cameras, within two days, against the clock, while that individual is lured away on some pretext. ... Mucking In is a New Zealand lifestyle television programme that airs on Television One. ... This is a list of Australian television series and television programs. ...

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