1. Episode 1

A uni student from the bush who practices speeches on the dunny, a performance artist from Melbourne and an antiques dealer from Yamba compete in television's first public speaking contest, hosted by Andrew Hansen.

2. Episode 2

A young mum from Adelaide who speaks on matters close to her heart, a country boy from WA obsessed with sports commentating, and a tour guide who finds humour in adversity step into the spotlight.

3. Episode 3

Sibling rivalry takes centre stage as a talkative Year 12 student battles it out with his law student brother and a mining manager with a love of volcanoes.

4. Episode 4

A WA school teacher with a passion for social issues, a bank teller who loves to hold the floor and an Indigenous facilitator take centre stage.

5. Episode 5

In this week's competition, a law student with a passion for politics, a disability worker who never writes down her speeches and a chef to the stars serve up some discourse.

6. Episode 6

A creative writing student from Sydney with a love of vampires, a mother and public servant from WA, and a blind social worker from Armidale with an inspiring story take to the Strictly Speaking stage.

7. Episode 7

A Queensland surfer with an ambition to be prime minister, a Victorian school teacher and mother of four, and an Iraqi refugee who enjoys cricket, take to the stage to test their oratory skills while battling fear and nerves.

8. Episode 8

A 64-year-old electrician from NSW, a public servant, and a young school teacher from remote far north Queensland take centre stage in this exciting public speaking competition.

9. Episode 9

A Melbourne university student with a love of archery and music, a fast talking law student with a passion for social justice, and a professional spruiker and marketing consultant take centre stage on Strictly Speaking.

11. Episode 11

A philanthropic law student from Adelaide, a family man with a passion for social justice and a Melbourne public servant compete in the second final of television's public speaking contest.

12. Episode 12

The law/commerce student from the bush who enjoys persuasion, a blind social worker who packs an emotional punch and a surf loving university student compete in the third final of television's public speaking contest.

13. Episode 13

A commerce/law student from the bush, a Year 12 student with a love of talking and a family man with a passion for social justice compete in the grand final of television's public speaking contest.