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series that airs on the

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. It debuted on 9 December 2008 at 8pm. The program was developed in association with the

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(TAC), and is narrated by

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. The program is largely set in

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. The series is similar to the

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based show ''

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'' and

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's ''

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References

External links

Official website

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