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How Lisa McCune’s childhood dream is on the verge of coming true
The former Blue Heelers star has always loved science fiction - now she gets to play a kooky alien grandmother in Planet Lulin.
- by Bridget McManus
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This genre-defying TV show returns for a belter of a second season
The blend of dark tones and high stakes makes the second season of The Tourist crackle with energy.
- by Michael Idato
Why Asher Keddie is the queen of barely contained chaos
Drawing from Mia Freedman’s book Work Strife Balance, Keddie’s character in the series Strife, Eve, is imbued with humanity and humour.
- by Debi Enker
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The joy and pain of Spike Milligan, the man who made modern comedy
A new documentary goes through the comedian’s personal archives with a gallery of friends, fans and those whose own careers owe much to Milligan’s influence.
- by Ben Pobjie
Edgar RamÃrez exchanges Gianni Versace for Dr Death
The deeper Ramirez dug into the character of disgraced doctor Paolo Macchiarini, the more bewildered he became.
- by Michael Idato
Why Alan Carr and his dad are the ‘Kardashians of Northampton’
Alan Carr’s new sitcom is based on the chat show host’s childhood, growing up with an alpha-male dad who coached the local soccer team.
- by Benji Wilson
How closely were you watching? Take our 2023 TV Super Quiz
How much do you remember about our TV favourites in the year just passed?
- by John Mangan
Why The Tourist’s Danielle Macdonald believes in trusting your gut
She left Australia at 18 fearing she’d never be cast here. Now, Danielle Macdonald is back with a new season of The Tourist and a project with Nicole Kidman.
- by Karl Quinn
Dawn French quit TV show with Jennifer Saunders after ‘humiliating’ skit
The comedy duo retired their sketch show French & Saunders in 2008 after French performed a skit with Anastacia dressed in the singer’s signature cowgirl look.
- by India McTaggart
‘I was so overwhelmed’: Why Trent Dalton couldn’t stay on set of Boy Swallows Universe
The TV adaptation of the best-selling book has been an emotional ride for its author, who was confronted once again with his troubled childhood.
- by Louise Rugendyke
In a rough year for podcasts, these 10 were the most earbud-worthy
The year’s best listens took original approaches and told engrossing stories.
- by Barry Divola