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Speaking in Tongues

2005–2006, English, on SBS.

Speaking in Tongues is an Australian television program broadcast on SBS Television. The first episode was broadcast on 7 November 2005. The series ran for twelve episodes, with the final episode airing on 23 January 2006. The program is hosted by John Safran and Father Bob Maguire, who discuss current events from a religious perspective, often in a comedic manner. Maguire, a Catholic priest from South Melbourne, originally appeared on the early show John Safran vs God. Speaking in Tongues was the first Australian television program to be released as a free podcast. The episodes were released for download on the morning following each week's broadcast. The series was directed by John Safran vs God director Craig Melville.

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Seasons
1
Episodes
11
Episode length
30 min
Status
Ended in 2006

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S1 E12: Episode 12

Aired 23 January 2006

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First aired
7 November 2005
Last aired
23 January 2006
Network
SBS
Language
English
Country
Australia, United Kingdom
Type
Talk Show
Rated
NR

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