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 14
Season 6Episode 1460 min

Episode 14

Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, chef Miguel Maestre and comedian Alexei Toliopoulos.

Jul 21, 2026

Next Episode

Episode 15
Season 6Episode 1560 min

Episode 15

Jul 28, 2026

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E14Episode 14Jul 21, 2026
S06E13Episode 13Jul 14, 2026
S06E12Episode 12Jul 7, 2026
S06E11Episode 11Jun 30, 2026
S06E10Episode 10Jun 23, 2026
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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
Host

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played by Tim McDonald
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