description The Panel Overview
The Panel was an Australian comedy and discussion program broadcast by Network Ten from 1998 to 2004. Hosted by Rob Sitch and produced by Working Dog Productions, it brought together comedians and guests to discuss current events, popular culture, and public figures in an informal studio setting. The program is suited to viewers interested in Australian television comedy, news satire, and celebrity panel formats.
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What was The Panel on Australian TV?
It was a live Australian comedy and discussion show on Network Ten, broadcast from 1998 to 2004. A rotating group discussed current events, popular culture, public figures, and guest stories ([Working Dog](https://www.workingdog.com/the-panel)).
Who hosted The Panel?
Rob Sitch was the host and one of the show's best-known regular figures, with Working Dog Productions behind the program. The format relied on conversation and comic reaction rather than a quiz scoreboard.
What kind of guests appeared on The Panel?
The show welcomed music and film stars, sports figures, political guests, and less famous people with unusual stories. That wide mix let it move from a public issue to a personal interview within the same live program.
Was The Panel scripted like a sitcom?
No. It was a largely unscripted live discussion program broadcast around Australia, which explains its loose style and occasional unpredictability. Its original Network Ten run lasted from 1998 to 2004.
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