Julian Morrow
Himself
The Checkout (2013)
Series 4
A satirical consumer affairs series which takes a no-holds-barred, irreverent and entertaining approach to explaining and exposing the ways that all of us are being ripped off. The Checkout is consumer affairs TV for the twenty first century offering a revolutionary new wonder diet of information and entertainment that’s clinically proven and 26% fat free.
Released March 21, 2013
Episode 30 min
10+
Genres: Comedy, Documentary, News
Keywords: tmdb.satire, tmdb.consumerism, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.consumer-affairs, imdb.non-fiction
Production Companies: Giant Dwarf Productions, Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder
Network: ABC TV
S4E1 - Episode 1
Kirsten Drysdale investigates whether online hotel booking sites save you money; Ben Jenkins explains your consumer rights when shopping online; Julian Morrow reveals what to do with your Dick Smith gift cards.
April 7, 2016, midnight
S4E2 - Episode 2
Alex Lee shines a light on sunglasses to find out which ones give you the best protection; Zoe Norton Lodge looks into the debt relief industry & tells you how you can help yourself, for free.
April 14, 2016, midnight
S4E3 - Episode 3
The hazards of travel insurance, what's so special about that new box feeling, and The Checkout story on unsolicited sales you haven't been asking for.
April 21, 2016, midnight
S4E4 - Episode 4
Scott Abbot sheds too much UV light on sunscreen, the mechanics of private health insurance, and petrol prices make Craig Reucassel snap.
April 28, 2016, midnight
S4E5 - Best Before
Relive some of The Checkout's best segments in this compilation of viewer favourites from previous seasons. Satisfaction not guaranteed.
May 12, 2016, midnight
S4E6 - Best Before
Relive some of The Checkout's best segments in this compilation of viewer favourites from previous seasons. Satisfaction not guaranteed.
May 19, 2016, midnight
S4E7 - Episode 7
The Checkout returns to take a look at the pitfalls of buying a puppy, what to do when internet service providers promise one speed but deliver another & Craig Reucassel looks into the second hand car market.
July 28, 2016, midnight
S4E8 - Episode 8
Kirsten Drysdale looks at wine awards, Julian Morrow asks why pharmacies are selling so many scientifically dubious products & the scam detectors investigate scammers pretending to be government departments.
Aug. 4, 2016, midnight
S4E9 - Episode 9
Zoe takes a high level of interest in "zero balance transfers" on credit cards, Andy negotiates the challenges of getting a better mobile phone plan and The Guilty Mum's guide to preparing school lunches.
Aug. 11, 2016, midnight
S4E10 - Episode 10
It's snot rocket science when it comes to over the counter cold & flu medication, the fine print in car parks that'll drive you mad, and are car makers coming clean with emissions ratings.
Aug. 18, 2016, midnight
S4E11 - Episode 11
Hannah Reilly takes an interest in switching mortgage providers; Ben Jenkins shows you how to avoid an expensive lesson in further education and the yoga accessories that will really stretch your budget.
Aug. 25, 2016, midnight
S4E12 - Episode 12
Craig reports on the health ratings that leave you seeing stars (at the supermarket); Alex learns why you should think before you ink; Zoe & Kirsten look at the ways packaging tries to influence our purchasing decisions.
Sept. 1, 2016, midnight
S4E13 - Episode 13
Craig gets a check up for his private hospital cover; hunky bachelors abound as Zoe faces an important choice...of comparison websites; and the guilty mum takes an unhealthy interest in kids' health products.
Sept. 8, 2016, midnight
S4E14 - Episode 14
Alex goes ga ga over baby food, Kirsten asks what's in a brand name at the supermarket, and Scott plays a round with golf gear.
Sept. 15, 2016, midnight
S4E15 - Factory Seconds
The Checkout presents some of your favourite segments in this Factory Seconds episode. Kirsten checks in on hotel booking sites, Ben investigates your rights in online shopping & Alex has a cool look at sunglasses.
Sept. 22, 2016, midnight
S4E16 - Factory Seconds
The Checkout's final episode for 2016 is a compilation of some of our best stories throughout the year. Andy looks at new phone plans & Jules buys a goat in a pharmacy. Plus Asterisk Man, a superhero for our times.
Sept. 29, 2016, midnight
Network: ABC TV
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 2400 min.
Released: March 21, 2013
Last Air Date: April 17, 2018, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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