

“We record the shows as-live and might only have to edit little pieces out to make sure each episode is the right time.

“It is a well-oiled production machine to knock over five episodes in a day, and we have a great team working on it.” Barnes added the only things that might slow records on the day are technical glitches. Speaking to Mediaweek on the eve of the first anniversary, Barnes said they usually tape three shows in the afternoon and then two in the evening on record days. The production is under the watchful eyes of Pam Barnes for FMA and Maria Michael for Network Ten. The show is made in Melbourne at the NEP studios where five episodes are recorded in a single day. Judging by the numbers they have succeeded. The program now screening six days a week at 6pm on TEN (and still simulcasting on ONE and ELEVEN) launched in 2014 in a move that saw the channel wanting to offer a news alternative and something that is guaranteed family friendly. Network Ten and FremantleMedia Australia (FMA) are celebrating the first birthday of the latest incarnation of Family Feud in mid-July.
