What's on TV Thursday: Survivor: Cambodia - Second Chance

BEN POBJIE You might say that Survivor itself is the greatest exponent of the "outwit, outplay, outlast" ethos.

Green Guide Letters: Kebab queens outshine the kings

The documentary series Kebab Kings shows multiculturalism at work in Australia.

What's on TV Wednesday: Fargo

BEN POBJIE Imagine how big a towel an actor would need to mop up their drool after being told they were up for a role in Fargo (SBS1, 9.30pm). There are many ways in which this show breathes the same air as the Coen Brothers oeuvre that spawned it, but perhaps the greatest one is its ability to write its characters ineradicably into your mind.

Spencer Howson wins breakfast radio slot

Amy Mitchell-Whittington ABC host claims coveted spot with record share of audience.

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Terror in the outback

Wolf Creek: First glimpse of TV series reveals a fresh face to take on killer Mick Taylor

SARAH THOMAS This is the first glimpse of the television spin-off of Wolf Creek, a six-part series and the first production by streaming service Stan, which is co-owned by Fairfax Media. 

TV turn-offs

Ashley Madison, Holden and Rebel Wilson among Australia's most complained-about TV ads

GARRY MADDOX What upset viewers most when it comes to advertising.

What's on TV Friday: The Santa Clause 2

BEN POBJIE It's beginning, if you'll pardon the expression, to look a lot like Christmas, which means it's time to cosy up in front of the TV and drink in all of our beloved traditional Yuletide flicks, like that all-time classic The Santa Clause 2 (Seven, 8.30pm).

Reality tragedy

Two die in helicopter crash during filming for MTV reality show The Challenge

Two people have been killed in a helicopter crash on the set of MTV reality show The Challenge.

What's on TV Tuesday: The Mekong River with Sue Perkins

BEN POBJIE If there are those television personalities who may be a teensy bit overexposed – Stephen Fry and Karl Stefanovic – there are also those who we could really do with a hell of a lot more of on our screens. We are, for example, nowhere near the Sue Perkins overexposure threshold.

FTA TV preview: T20 Big Bash is one of the highlights of the sporting summer

MELINDA HOUSTON We have a lot to thank Kerry Packer for, not least his realisation of the entertainment potential of cricket.

TV highlights: Charlie Pickering takes a look back at a crazy year

MELINDA HOUSTON There's no question Charlie Pickering's Weekly has been one of the standout debuts this year.

Melinda Houston's TV picks: Foxtel whips up another tasty lifestyle winner

MELINDA HOUSTON The Great Australian Bake Off must be added to Foxtel's list of successful lifestyle shows.

Stand-up comedian Amy Schumer talks dirty

MELINDA HOUSTON Be warned. Amy Schumer's live show is rude-rude-rude.

TV previews for Monday, December 14

MELINDA HOUSTON Determination, imagination, and a genuine sense of community has dragged Yack back from the brink.

Gordon states the obvious

MELINDA HOUSTON When Chappy's Cajun restaurant in New Orleans was wiped out in Hurricane Katrina he and his wife upped sticks and relocated to Nashville.

TV previews: 24 Hours in Emergency is fly-on-the-wall television at its finest

MELINDA HOUSTON Observational shows can feel voyeuristic and exploitative. This is the exception.