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Enough Rope With Andrew Denton 2003

Status
Ended
First Aired
March 17, 2003
Format
11 seasons · 170 eps
Total Runtime
~170 hours (60 min/ep)
Created By
Andrew Denton
Network
ABC TV
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What is Enough Rope With Andrew Denton?

Enough Rope with Andrew Denton is a television interview show originally broadcast on ABC1 in Australia. The title of the show came from the phrase "give someone enough rope and they'll hang themselves".

Type
TV series
Year
2003
Status
Ended
Episodes
170
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Mar 17, 2003
Networks
ABC TV
Genres
Talk
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★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
Format
11 seasons · 170 episodes
Episode runtime
~60 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
ABC TV
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Enough Rope with Andrew Denton is a television interview show originally broadcast on ABC1 in Australia. The title of the show came from the phrase "give someone enough rope and they'll hang themselves". The program was the brainchild of Australian comedian, social critic, producer and media personality Andrew Denton, who hosted the show. The hour-long chat show aired from 2003 to 2008. The show featured in-depth interviews with various guests, including Cate Blanchett, who appeared on the show in 2005. The show's format allowed for open and honest discussions, often focusing on the guests' personal and professional lives. The show was well-received by audiences, with a 73% approval rating on Kinobox.cz. Enough Rope with Andrew Denton is an Australian television interview show that has become a notable part of the country's television history.

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“Australian interview show where host Andrew Denton lets guests talk themselves out”

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  • Deep unscripted interviews
  • Hosted by comedian Andrew Denton
  • Spotlights Australian personalities
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  • Primarily Australian guests may limit global relevance
  • Aired only until 2008

Watch it if you enjoy thoughtful, long-form conversations with Australian figures.

The series is a standard interview program suitable for general audiences.

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What kind of program is Enough Rope?

It is a television interview and chat show.

Who created and hosted the series?

Australian comedian and media personality Andrew Denton created and hosted it.

When did the series originally air?

It premiered in 2003 and continued through 2008.

On which network was it broadcast?

It was originally broadcast on ABC1 in Australia.

Why is the show called "Enough Rope"?

The title references the phrase “give someone enough rope and they’ll hang themselves,” suggesting guests speak freely.

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