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National Bingo Night (Australian game show) National Bingo Night (Australian game show) National Bingo Night was an Australian game show, based on the American game show of the same name, which premiered on the Seven Network on 21 October 2007. The show was hosted by former "Home and Away" star Tim Campbell with former Girlband member Renee Bargh acting as the number caller. Tanveer Ahmed acted as the "commissioner", who refereed the playing studio audience. The show was axed after six weeks. "National Bingo Night" was marketed as an interactive experience for both the studio audience and viewers at home. Members of the studio audience attempted