Television

Christmas not for you? Here's an alternative

AN ALUMINIUM pole, the airing of grievances and the feats of strength. Welcome to the hilarious world of Festivus, an alternative to Christmas.

Miss Fisher's festive final fling?

Andrew Fenton Could a Christmas special be the last we see of that feisty Miss Fisher? Essie Davis spills the beans to ANDREW FENTON

Talk show host This IS the funniest video of 2013

STAFF WRITERS A MONKEY in a snow suit, a scared boss and a terrible news anchor were among the nominees for this year's funniest video.

Duck Dynasty 'Anti-gay' Duck Dynasty star suspended

DUCK Dynasty's Phil Robertson is off the hit reality series indefinitely after anti-gay comments. But Republican politicians have defended the star.

The most random Christmas video you'll ever see

STAFF WRITERS SAMUEL L. Jackson, Tobey Maguire and Arcade Fire all feature in the latest hilarious episode of Between Two Ferns.

TV Three minutes: Taylor Henderson

Kathy McCabe The X Factor runner-up, Taylor Henderson talks about his post-TV success and how having a second Irish TV judge in his corner finally changed his luck.

Guess which star smells like this?

STAFF WRITERS WE'D expect this glamorous star to smell good, but not this good. Cookies. Specifically chocolate chip. With pecans. We smell a fragrance deal in the oven.

What to binge watch on your holiday break

Kate Storey HOLIDAYS are the perfect time to catch up on all those awesome TV shows you missed during the year. Here are the shows you should be watching these hols.

United States Obama jealous of House of Cards

US Presdient Barack Obama admits he wishes Washington was as "ruthlessly efficient" as it is in Kevin Spacey's hit TV show House of Cards.

2013 TV hot or not list

Holly Byrnes DAVID Campbell and Sonia Kruger had a standout year on TV. Switched On's Holly Byrnes looks at who sizzled, and who fizzled, in 2013.

Campbell shares his love of Xmas

Holly Byrnes Musician and Mornings co-host David Campbell is ready to spread some festive cheer this Christmas as he teams up with Lisa Wilkinson to host this year's Carols by Candelight

Awkward on air moment 'Let's get the f*** outta here'

CHARLOTTE WILLIS THIS news anchor is certainly giving Ron Burgundy a run for his money, dropping the F-bomb at the end of his newscast. Too bad the microphone was still hot.

The Big Ask with David Walliams

Dianne Butler TV Writer DAVID Walliams: comedian, actor, writer, charity worker, award-winning children's book author, megastar.

Bombshell Homeland finale shocks

Homeland’s third season has copped it but it all went wrong in season two when Brody sent that text message to Nazir from

Michael Starr WARNING: Spoiler Alert. Last night's season finale of Homeland was a bombshell episode that will change the series forever. So how did fans react?

United States Critics slam 60 Minutes' NSA 'puff piece'

US 60 Minutes has been slammed on social media for a so-called "puff piece" on the NSA which was reported by a former national security officer.

Dead Family Guy character is alive

STAFF WRITERS SPOILER ALERT: In some sort of Christmas miracle, a television tragedy has been averted and one of Family Guy's most beloved characters given a second shot at life.

TV The rich kids who'll make you mad

STAFF WRITERS THEY are the obscenely rich kids who are happy to flash their wealthy lifestyle across Instagram, and now these brats also get their own television program.

Why Survivor is the best reality show ever made

MATT YOUNG THIRTEEN years. Twenty-seven seasons. Seven Primetime Emmy Awards. Survivor has outwitted, outplayed and outlasted its reality rivals. Here's why it's stuck around for so long.

ABC aims for younger viewers

Colin Vickery National TV Writer A THIRD series of Miss Fisher is 'under consideration' but not a certainty as ABC tries to attract a younger audience.

Television Castle set to rewrite TV rule book

Colin Vickery WILL Castle's Richard and Kate go the way of Moonlighting's David and Maddie? The ratings say they won't, and Stana Katic couldn't be happier.

Names Meet the kids: Tyrion and Khaleesi

Lisa Cornish FORGET your Jessicas and your Jakes. Parents are turning to TV shows like Game of Thrones for inspiration when it comes to naming their children.

When Schmidt cries Prince to guest star on 'New Girl'

PRINCE is set to star as himself on an episode of hit comedy New Girl, the music legend's favourite show.

On-air Bec says yes to Tony this time

Staff writer CHRISTMAS comes early for Tony Jones with Rebecca Judd finally accepting his on-air BBQ invite, after initially saying no.

TV host says Jesus, Santa are white

Network writers A FOX News host has sparked controversy after she defiantly stated on-air that Jesus and Santa Claus are both white.

Ten axes Before the Game

By Darren Devlyn CHANNEL 10 has axed AFL Before the Game, which has a committed band of followers and only one possible lifeline.

Television Rebecca Judd smacks down newsreader on live TV

STAFF WRITERS POOR Tony Jones. The Channel Nine newsreader was just trying to make light conversation. But weather presenter Rebecca Judd wasn't in the mood for banter or BBQs.