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Fast Forward 1989

★ 7.5/10 Comedy 4 seasons · 90 eps Ended
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What is Fast Forward?

Fast Forward is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Comedy.

Type
TV series
Year
1989
Status
Ended
Episodes
90
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Apr 12, 1989
Networks
Seven Network
Genres
Comedy
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82 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Comedy
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Overview

Fast Forward is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Seven Network. Current status: Ended. Spans 4 seasons and 90 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“Australia’s most celebrated sketch comedy of the early ’90s.”

Reasons to watch
  • Sharp satire from a talented ensemble
  • Groundbreaking Australian humor
  • Memorable characters and puppets
Keep in mind
  • Humor rooted in 1980s–90s Australian culture may feel dated

Watch it if you enjoy fast‑paced, satirical sketch comedy with a distinctly Australian flavor.

The show contains adult language and cultural references typical of late‑80s/early‑90s comedy.

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When did Fast Forward first air?

Fast Forward premiered on 12 April 1989.

When did the series end?

The final episode aired on 26 November 1992.

How many episodes were produced?

Ninety one‑hour episodes were broadcast.

Who created and produced the series?

Steve Vizard served as creator, executive producer, writer and performer.

Which performers were regulars on the show?

Regulars included Jane Turner, Gina Riley, Magda Szubanski, Marg Downey, Michael Veitch, Peter Moon, Alan Pentland, Steve Blackburn, Geoff Brookes, Ernie Dingo and the Rubbery Figures puppets.

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