The Cheap Seats

The Cheap Seats (2021- )

RunningPanel Show show

Hosted by Have You Been Paying Attention? regulars Melanie Bracewell (ex-New Zealand) and Tim McDonald (ex-Jobseeker), The Cheap Seats takes a comic look back at the week that was.

Major news stories, not-so-major news stories, stories involving cats, entertainment, sport and viral videos, it's a Reader's Digest of world events for a generation who simply don't want to read.

If it was broadcast, released, published, viewed, shared, clicked on, or simply trending for 30-seconds, then it's likely to be a part of The Cheap Seats.

So get set to experience a new view of the world... from The Cheap Seats.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:40 (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 30
Season 5Episode 3060 min

Episode 30

Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seat hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

Nov 18, 2025

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E30Episode 30Nov 18, 2025
S05E29Episode 29Nov 11, 2025
S05E28Episode 28Nov 4, 2025
S05E27Episode 27Oct 28, 2025
S05E26Episode 26Oct 21, 2025
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Cast

Melanie Bracewell

Melanie Bracewell

plays herself
Tim McDonald

Tim McDonald

plays himself
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Characters

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Host

played by Melanie Bracewell
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played by Tim McDonald
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