Melanie BracewellSelf - Host
Tim McDonaldSelf - Host
Mel TracinaSelf - Cultural Correspondent
SeriesReturning2021–
The Cheap Seats
Major news stories, not-so-major news stories, stories involving cats, entertainment, sport and viral videos, it’s a Reader's Digest of world events for a generation who simply don’t want to read.
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April 21st, 2026
Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in the action are Mel Tracina, UK comedian Emmanuel Sonubi & friend of the show Denise Scott.
April 28th, 2026
Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian and actor Celia Pacquola & comedian Josh Jack.
May 5th, 2026
Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and comedy royalty Glenn Robbins.
May 12th, 2026
Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian Anne Edmonds and broadcaster Abbey Gelmi.
May 19th, 2026
Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian Shaun Micallef and broadcaster Clint Stanaway.
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