Back Benches

Back Benches (2008-2017)

EndedNews show

Prime TV's perfect brew of politicians, a lively audience & hosts Wallace Chapman & Hayley Holt on the issues. Its politics w/ a pint!

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:30 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2017-06-14Episode 5Jun 14, 2017
2017-06-07Episode 4Jun 7, 2017
2017-05-31Episode 3May 31, 2017
2017-05-24Episode 2May 24, 2017
2017-05-17Episode 1May 17, 2017
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Back Benches' premiere?

'Back Benches' premiered on March 12, 2008.

What is the genre of 'Back Benches'?

'Back Benches' is a political talk show.

Who are the hosts of 'Back Benches'?

The hosts of 'Back Benches' are Wallace Chapman and Damian Christie.

Where is 'Back Benches' filmed?

'Back Benches' is filmed at the Backbencher Pub in Wellington, New Zealand.

How often does 'Back Benches' air?

'Back Benches' airs weekly.

What is the format of 'Back Benches'?

'Back Benches' features a panel of politicians discussing current political issues in a pub setting.

Are the discussions on 'Back Benches' scripted?

No, the discussions on 'Back Benches' are unscripted and spontaneous.

How long is each episode of 'Back Benches'?

Each episode of 'Back Benches' is approximately 30 minutes long.

Has 'Back Benches' received any awards?

Yes, 'Back Benches' has received the Qantas Media Award for Best Current Affairs Program.

Can the audience participate in 'Back Benches'?

Yes, the audience can participate in 'Back Benches' by asking questions to the panel.

What is the target audience of 'Back Benches'?

'Back Benches' is targeted towards politically engaged viewers.

Has 'Back Benches' featured any notable guests?

Yes, 'Back Benches' has featured notable guests such as Prime Ministers and other political figures.

Is 'Back Benches' a live show?

Yes, 'Back Benches' is broadcasted live.

Has 'Back Benches' covered international political topics?

Yes, 'Back Benches' has covered international political topics in addition to domestic ones.

How does 'Back Benches' engage with its audience?

'Back Benches' engages with its audience through social media platforms and live audience participation.

What is the significance of the name 'Back Benches'?

The name 'Back Benches' refers to the seating arrangement of politicians in the New Zealand Parliament, where backbenchers sit behind the front benches.

Cast

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Treasure & Dirt
Running

Treasure & Dirt

In a dying opal town in the middle of the desert, law and order are little more than myths. Thieves raid the mines, zealots preach salvation to the lost, and billionaire magnates play god. When a miner is found beheaded and left to decompose in the depths of his own small claim, big-city homicide detective Ivan Lucic is sent to investigate. Assigned to him is former local constable Nell Buchanan, who knows how this place really works — and how it warps people. Together, they're drawn into a labyrinth of secrets, greed, and old sins that won't stay buried. As the case twists into something darker and more surreal, Ivan and Nell can't tell whether it's the town  that's unravelling or themselves

Saturday Night Live
Running

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live is an Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase.

Since its inception in 1975, "SNL" has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of their generation. As The New York Times noted on the occasion of the show's Emmy-winning 25th Anniversary special in 1999, "in defiance of both time and show business convention, 'SNL' is still the most pervasive influence on the art of comedy in contemporary culture." At the close of the century, "Saturday Night Live" placed seventh on Entertainment Weekly's list of the Top 100 Entertainers of the past fifty years.

Lioness
Running

Lioness

Lioness, inspired by an actual U.S. Military program, follows the life of Joe while she attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror. The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade and Donald Westfield, enlists an aggressive Marine Raider named Cruz to operate undercover alongside Joe among the power brokers of State terrorism in the CIA's efforts to thwart the next 9/11.

Doc
Running

Doc

Doc centers on the hard-charging, brilliant Dr. Amy Larsen, Chief of Internal and Family Medicine at Westside Hospital in Minneapolis. After a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life, Amy must navigate an unfamiliar world where she has no recollection of patients she's treated, colleagues she's crossed, the soulmate she divorced, the man she now loves and the tragedy that caused her to push everyone away. She can rely only on her estranged 17-year-old daughter, whom she remembers as a 9-year-old, and a handful of devoted friends, as she struggles to continue practicing medicine, despite having lost nearly a decade of knowledge and experience.

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
Running

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage follows Georgie and Mandy as they raise their young family in Texas while navigating the challenges of adulthood, parenting and marriage.