The Investigators (Australian TV series) explained

Genre:Consumer affairs
Presenter:Sonia Humphrey (1985–86)
Helen Wellings (1987–1995)
Country:Australia
Language:English
Num Series:11
Company:Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Network:ABC TV

The Investigators is an Australian consumer affairs television series, which aired on the ABC from 1985 to 1995.

The program's host and chief reporter was Helen Wellings,[1] who replaced original host Sonia Humphrey in 1987. Other reporters who worked on the program include foreign correspondent Eric Campbell,[2] politician Sarah Henderson,[3] reporter Leigh McClusky, and radio presenter Jon Faine.[4]

The Investigators was one of the ABC's highest-rating programs, and presenter Helen Wellings claimed the program received an average of 500 complaints per week from consumers about products or services.[5]

The program won the 1993 Logie Award for Most Outstanding Achievement in Public Affairs.[6]

The program was cancelled in 1995, as a result of cost-cutting measures at the ABC which included the axing of the state-based editions of The 7.30 Report.

Notes and References

  1. https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/9618251/helen-wellings/ Helen Wellings
  2. News: Investigators have a formula that works. 18 January 2016. The Age. 2 February 1988.
  3. Web site: Ms Sarah Henderson MP. Parliament of Australia. 18 January 2016.
  4. http://www.abc.net.au/profiles/content/s1869057.htm Jon Faine
  5. http://televisionau.com/2015/10/1995-october-14-20.html 'We’re all shell shocked!'
  6. http://www.tvweeklogieawards.com.au/logie-history/1990s/1993/ 35th TV Week Logie Awards, 1993