Australian Television has long been a breeding ground for world-leading concepts and formats, from the international success of kids show Bluey, to the abject failure of Ian Thorpe’s Undercover Angels.

Throughout over half a century of Australian programming, there have been many shows that weren’t allowed to reach their full potential, and were prematurely canceled despite there being clear signs of talent and potential.

There is perhaps no more significant forgotten gem than the 2010 variety show “Warnie,” hosted by Australia’s most charismatic personality Shane Keith Warne.

The show debuted on Nine alongside the 2010/11 Ashes series, accompanying it with cricket-related content as well as a wide variety of other topics explored through interviews with James Packer, Chris Martin (of Coldplay fame), Susan Boyle, and Danii Minogue.

One of the more interesting segments features acted-out versions of various 12th Man sketches, with characters such as Richie and his wife, played with frightening faux-human masks.

Sadly, Warnie ended prematurely after 4 episodes, with a 5th canceled as the sentiment for cricket turned sour following an embarrassing home Ashes defeat.