''Cram'' (stylised as ''CRAM!'') was an Australian game show hosted by
Peter Helliar
Pete Jason Matthew Helliar (born 16 June 1975) is an Australian comedian, actor, television, radio presenter, writer, producer and director. He is best known for his work on television as a former regular co-host of '' The Project'' on Network ...
, which premiered on
Network Ten
Network 10 (commonly known as the 10 Network, Channel 10 or simply 10) is an Australian commercial television network. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Paramount Global's Paramount Networks UK & Australia, UK & Australia division and is o ...
on 2 November 2017 until 14 December 2017.
The premiere was negatively received by viewers, with ratings dwindling as the season progressed and the show rating outside of the top 20 shows of the day for the season finale.
On 9 November 2017, Channel Ten announced at their yearly upfronts event that the show would return for a second season in 2018, after only one episode of the first season had aired. However, a second season never materialised.
The first season did not secure a spot in the top 100 watched free-to-air shows in 2017.
Format
The format pits two teams of comedians and celebrities tested on their memories across general knowledge categories. Each category will be introduced with a “cram”: a brief video on any subject. The team that recalls the most facts is the winner. The teams are captained by comedian
Dilruk Jayasinha
Dilruk Jayasinha is a Sri Lankan Australian comedian, actor, and former accountant. He is known for his role as Ashan on the ABC TV series ''Utopia''.
Early life and education
Dilruk Jayasinha was born in Sri Lanka.
He relocated to Melbour ...
and actress
Virginia Gay.
Episodes
Awards and nominations
References
External links
{{Network Ten programming
Network 10 original programming
2010s Australian game shows
2010s Australian comedy television series
2017 Australian television series debuts
2017 Australian television series endings
Australian English-language television shows