---
title: "Have You Been Paying Attention?"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/have-you-been-paying-attention-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 67378
imdb_id: "tt3295542"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 14
episodes_count: 336
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/have-you-been-paying-attention-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Have You Been Paying Attention? is a topical comedy-quiz television series that premiered in 2013. The program features five guests who compete against one another to demonstrate their recall of news events from the preceding week. The show provides a fast-paced and comedic examination of various subjects, including international affairs, politics, sport, and entertainment news. By testing the contestants on their knowledge of these topics, the series evaluates how closely they have been paying attention to current developments. The format relies on the interaction between the participants as they navigate the quiz elements of the show. Ed Kavalee is a recurring panellist on the program, which is broadcast on Network 10. The series is categorized under the comedy and talk genres, offering a humorous perspective on the week's headlines. As a quiz show, it maintains a competitive atmosphere while focusing on the delivery of comedy regarding real-world events. The production continues to serve as a platform for guests to engage with the news through a comedic lens.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Five contestants compete to see who remembers the most about the week's biggest news stories."

### Why Watch
- engaging mix of news and comedy
- quick-witted panel format

### Caveats & Content Note
- requires knowledge of current events
- Tone & Suitability: The show is a topical comedy series focusing on politics, entertainment, and sport.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: topical, fast-paced, comedic, quiz

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Australia (AU)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | 10 | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (8 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 118
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 8 (7%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 110 (93%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ed Kavalee** as *Self - Panellist*
- **Tom Gleisner** as *Self - Host*
- **Sam Pang** as *Self - Panellist*
- **Kitty Flanagan** as *Self - Panellist*
- **Celia Pacquola** as *Self - Panellist*
- **Anne Edmonds** as *Self - Panellist*
- **Urzila Carlson** as *Self - Panellist*
- **Marty Sheargold** as *Self - Panellist*
- **Mick Molloy** as *Self - Panellist*
- **Jane Kennedy** as *Self - Panellist*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the show about?
It is a topical comedy-quiz show where five guests compete to recall facts about the week's news.

### Q: Who hosts the program?
The show is hosted by Tom Gleisner.

### Q: Are there permanent panelists?
Yes, Ed Kavalee and Sam Pang serve as permanent panelists.

### Q: When did the series begin?
The television series premiered in 2013.

### Q: Who produces the series?
The series is produced by Working Dog Productions.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Have You Been Paying Attention? — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/67378)
- [Ed Kavalee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Kavalee)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*