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‘The bogans were adorable’: Miriam Margolyes on burnouts and her new TikTok fame
The “extremely foul-mouthed” actor and TV presenter never watches herself on screen - and even fell asleep at the Harry Potter premieres.
- by Kylie Northover
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From the Archives, 1987: Meldrum shines in final Countdown
Thirty-five years ago, the ABC pop music show ‘Countdown’ ended as it began 13 years earlier – with teenagers screaming and compere, Ian “Molly” Meldrum, punctuating his speech liberally with ums and ahs.
- by Annette Young
The sauciest show on TV: Netflix’s latest offering will transform your sex life
A new Netflix show combines your two main interests: sex and interior design
- by Thomas Mitchell
The 17 TV shows we’re still looking forward to in 2022
From House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings to home-grown comedies and returning favourites, here is our list of the best shows to come.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Beyond Bluey: Does Australian children’s TV have a future?
Australian kids TV is having a moment on the world stage. But, at home, the industry is in a massive state of flux with some saying it’s never been more difficult to get content on air.
- by Meg Watson
‘I imagined she was one of the Hanson brothers’: Jonathan Van Ness on their first kiss
The Queer Eye star talks about the women who influenced their life, becoming friends with their idol, and meeting their husband on Instagram.
- by Jane Rocca
Surprisingly feel-good TV: This show about filth and danger is a buzz to watch
Ever wonder how you can recover something that’s either stuck, sunk, bogged or buried? Just watch Aussie Salvage Squad.
- by Melinda Houston
The Bear, one of the year’s best TV shows, is finally coming to Australia
The show, set in a Chicago sandwich shop, has a 100 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has been praised by critics for its portrayal of restaurant life.
- by Anthony Segaert
American Gigolo official trailer
Stan's reimagining of the iconic 1980s film will premiere on September 10.
How to Change Your Mind offical trailer
This four-part docuseries takes viewers on a psychedelic renaissance exploring the potential of mind-altering substances and how they can be used to "heal and change minds as well as culture.