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Chargers, snacks and a podcast for the road: The best listens for your drive
Got a long drive on the horizon? These podcasts will ensure your road trip is packed with entertainment.
- by Kerrie O'Brien and Helen Pitt
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It’s highly offensive, but that’s not the problem with Ricky Gervais’ Armageddon
The comic’s latest stand-up special is the most popular show on Netflix in Australia this week, as he continues to court controversy.
- by Ben Pobjie
Welcome to the New Year’s Eve we all missed: NYE TV wrap
The ABC asked its New Year’s Eve viewers to put on their party shoes, leave their grumpy hats in the cupboard, keep their minds open – and let the music take over.
- by Neil McMahon
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
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