It's a defining new deal for TV host O'Keefe
Popular television presenter Andrew O'Keefe will host a talk show
on a new high-definition television channel established by Channel
Seven.
ABC wants more money to pump into local drama
The ABC has appealed to the Labor Government to increase funding in
next year's budget to revive the broadcaster's drama production.
Flock of Australians just for starters
The green-and-gold is blinding in a new US romp.
Laws launches tirade at Hinch and Rogers
John Laws stuns restaurant with lunchtime tirade against radio
rivals Derryn Hinch and Bob Rogers.
Jenna Bush surprises father George on Ellen
US first daughter nervously calls dad on Ellen DeGeneres's talk
show.
Wilfred the underdog wins war on awards
The Chaser team finally met their match last night: a floppy-eared
dog called Wilfred.
Herald journalist replaces Trioli at ABC's 702
The ABC has taken a punt with a radio novice to replace Virginia
Trioli in the coveted morning shift on 702 ABC - once again
recruiting from the Herald.
2GB wins ratings race
John Laws's radio farewell was not so much a bang as a whimper.
BBC replaces 'Neighbours' with new Aussie series
A murder mystery set in Manly will screen on BBC TV next year - but
Aussie viewers may not see it.
Jay Leno pays salaries of sacked staff
US TV personality Jay Leno agrees to pay 80 staff laid-off over the
writers' strike.
Death becomes him
Where Michael C. Hall goes, corpses follow. Greg Hassall talks to
the star of Dexter and Six Feet Under.
A flavour adventure
Maeve O'Meara is still excited, and a little bit surprised, about
her recent tourism awards win for her food tours, Gourmet Safaris.
Walk on the wildside
East West 101 puts a contemporary spin on a great local cop show
tradition.
Duo set for on-air tango
Todd McKenney and his dancing cohort Sonia Kruger are about to
shake up breakfast radio.
TV REVIEWS
Countdown Spectacular 2
If you don't know the response lines to the Angels' Am I Ever
Gonna See Your Face Again, you're too young to be watching.
Who Do You Think You Are?
Actress Julia Sawalha's attempts to track down her Hugenot
forebears.
Meerkat Manor
One minute it's very David Attenborough, the next it's Big
Brother with tails.
Surviving Christmas
If you can't see beyond the screaming obvious, this twizz could be
for you.
Call Me Mum
A complex blend of parenting issues, racial politics and family
relationships.
DVD REVIEWS
This Is England
This is England in 1983, after the Falklands War and under the iron
fist of Thatcher.
The Essential Dennis Potter
Eight BBC TV works - plays and series - from the prolific and often
inventive British writer.
The Player
This 1992 Robert Altman film is only just out on DVD despite its
rapturous reception on first release.
Pixar Short Films Collection
The diverse styles and subject matter are striking but so is the
overarching similarity of tone.
