Why does actor Benedict Cumberbatch cut such a dash as British literary detective Sherlock Holmes?

William Christopher, best known as the earnest, soft-spoken US Army priest Father Francis Mulcahy on the hit TV comedy M*A*S*H, has died at the age of 84, according to his agent.

To most Australians, their names mean nothing, but Rising Sun, Iloura, Luma and their like are mixing it with the best on Hollywood's biggest blockbusters.

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Of the ABC's television coverage of New Year's Eve on Saturday night, let it be said: it could have been worse.

The brother of JonBenet Ramsey was accused of her murder in a CBS documentary that aired in September. It's a claim that could cost the network big time.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to 2017! No, I have no idea where you parked your car last night.

The Advertising Standards Board orders the network to ditch its billboard campaign for the Action Bronson food show.

At a casual gathering of family and friends not atypical for the time of year, the equally unsurprising topic of sport made a conversational appearance, with the subject being the Big Bash League.  

What a way to end your career.

The actor had an iconic place in pop culture.

Our pick of what's on the small screen this week.

The Grand Tour host Richard Hammond is facing a backlash from fans and the gay community, after saying he doesn't eat ice-cream "because I'm straight".

Unexcited by summer sport and endless repeats on free TV? Here's a handful of under-appreciated gems that didn't get the love they deserved in 2016.

From TV to dining to technology, our panel of experts gazes into the crystal ball to answer the burning questions for 2017.

Channel Nine cricket commentator Mark Nicholas has been discharged from hospital after he fell ill during day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

Consulting his crystal ball, Ben Pobjie fears that the golden age of TV will end in 2017; that's when Jaime Lannister will open a food truck.

Parallels between Cannabis and Boardwalk Empire are inevitable.

A local female director has been added to Foxtel's Picnic at Hanging Rock following backlash over the hiring of a Canadian director.

Listeners to Melbourne's 774 program on Monday found out how radio is really made – with panel-bashing, exasperated sighs and language that definitely isn't G-rated.

"We'll see where this series ends and how it all lands," says Benedict Cumberbatch on the eve of a new series of Sherlock.

A new year, a promo featuring another bunch of bonkers MKR contestants; as 2016 rolls into 2017, we wonder if all TV traditions deserve another round.

The Nine Network has shored up its panel of judges for the 2017 season of The Voice adding US pop singer Kelly Rowland to the line-up.

It's as predictable as death and taxes, and about as much as fun, but the annual New Year's Eve broadcast is a fixture on our screens.

All that stands between refugee Bilal and his girlfriend in Britain is the Channel. But Bilal can't swim.