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'It's a blandfest': Samuel Johnson calls for 'more ugly people' on TV

'It's a blandfest': Samuel Johnson calls for 'more ugly people' on TV

"If you don't rock accents, have square jaws, and Liam Hemsworth's f---ing teeth, then you're gonna struggle."

  • by Robert Moran

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ARIAs 2018: Nine puts the brakes on ratings slump - for now
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ARIAs

ARIAs 2018: Nine puts the brakes on ratings slump - for now

But the awkward banter between Keith Urban and Sir Bob Geldof didn't sit well with viewers. 

  • by Broede Carmody
The Gymkhana Files: A spectacular series, and not just for petrolheads
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The Gymkhana Files: A spectacular series, and not just for petrolheads

Six new or returning shows to tune into this week.

  • by Brad Newsome
Nowhere Boys is more fun and discerning than anything at 5pm deserves to be

Nowhere Boys is more fun and discerning than anything at 5pm deserves to be

This tween-focused show is also a rare example of something Australian TV does better than the Americans.

  • by Ben Pobjie
Green Guide letters: TV viewers bite back

Green Guide letters: TV viewers bite back

Don't Stop the Music was a highlight.

The pick of the month's best new podcasts

The pick of the month's best new podcasts

Science Vs is an engaging and curious science show that's not afraid to explore unexpected topics, like immigration and serial killers

  • by Peter Wells
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Children's cartoon series Bluey challenges the notion of absent, bumbling dads

Children's cartoon series Bluey challenges the notion of absent, bumbling dads

The Australian-made series is poised to become a global hit as viewers embrace an alternative to the "idiot" TV father.

  • by Lucy Battersby
Six months ago, very few people had heard of Rachel Brosnahan and Mrs Maisel

Six months ago, very few people had heard of Rachel Brosnahan and Mrs Maisel

A clutch of Emmy awards changed all of that, and the second season of the joyous but largely undiscovered comedy promises to sweep up new fans.

  • by Debi Enker
What's on TV: Thursday, December 6

What's on TV: Thursday, December 6

It's been a big year in cricket, to put it mildly, but today we can finally put the politics behind us.

What's on TV: Tuesday, December 4

What's on TV: Tuesday, December 4

Is Australia Sexist sums up the obviousness of a lot of the issues.

What's on TV: Monday, December 3

What's on TV: Monday, December 3

I wonder if the suits at Nine are happy with their decisions about Family Food Fight?