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TV ReviewPremiumGet ready to cringe-watch this hilarious new series

The Back Side of Television pokes fun at some of Australian television’s cringiest moments. And we are 100 per cent there for it.

Clare Rigden

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investigation
Powerful documentaryCommentsPremium
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How one woman walked the winding road of gender transition

Perth filmmakers follow Elle Walsh’s deeply personal transition journey over six years, including its impact on her then-partner, Lauren.

Alison Wakeham

TV HighlightsPremiumNeed some Christmas planning inspiration? Look no further

From the Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Special, a doco about the Black Summer bushfires, and a guilty pleasure reality TV show, here are our picks of the shows to watch this week.

Pierra Willix

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Is Peter Jackson’s epic Beatles doco just a bit too much?

Peter Jackson’s epic three-part Fab Four documentary takes fans on a very long and winding road. But it may just be too much of a good thing.

Simon Collins

Music to your earsPremiumSchmigadoon! pays homage to golden-age musical

Poking fun at musical theatre is nothing new, but a parody of a classic golden-age film is also paying homage to the genre.  

Pierra Willix

In controlPremiumPolitical drama Total Control returns to our screens

Rachel Griffiths recalls being shocked at how female politicians in this country were treated.

Pierra Willix

Season finalePremiumGet set for an explosive Home and Away season finale

Sam Barrett, who plays Chloe Anderson on Home and Away, lifts the lid on what to expect from this year’s sensational cliffhanger finale

Clare Rigden

Bushfire docoBurning is the climate doco we can’t look away from

A new documentary from Amazon takes a deep dive into the devastating bushfires that ravaged the east coast of Australia two years ago. It’s urgent and at times triggering, but we shouldn’t look away.

Clare Rigden

TikTokThe viral TikTok concerning doctors

Another child has been hospitalised trying to complete a viral TikTok challenge inspired by one of Netflix’s popular TV series.

Emily Cosenza

Reality TVPremiumSelling Sunset’s back! 

Our favourite guilty-pleasure reality real estate show is back. And it’s just in the nick of time.

Clare Rigden

Must-see TVHere’s what you need to be watching this week

Here’s what you need to be watching this week, according to the West’s resident TV guru, Clare Rigden

Clare Rigden

bluey’s dadPremiumBeing Bandit, for real life

Dave McCormack, singer-songwriter, frontman of Custard and the voice of Bandit in hit kids series Bluey, says it is easy to play the loveable character because ‘Bandit is me’.

Clare Rigden

Kids’ TVPremiumParents, rejoice! Bluey is back with new episodes

Dave McCormack, who voices Bandit on the popular cartoon, gets us excited about series three.

Clare Rigden

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New-age sex edPremium
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How TV can teach you about the birds and the bees

You might have seen in the news this week that a TV show about a virginal school kid giving sex advice for cash is apparently better at educating teens than the actual sex education on offer at schools.

Kate Emery

Kate Emery

TV highlightsPremiumHistory books rewritten in The Great

Catherine the Great (Elle Fanning) is taking a more strategic approach in the second season of The Great.

Pierra Willix

History re-writtenPremiumBelinda Bromilow in the dark about The Great season two

The Perth-born actor had no idea what was in store for her character for series two, despite the fact she’s married to the show’s creator

Clare Rigden

Bookish pursuitsPremiumClaudia Karvan travels country on literary journey

It might be regarded as one of the most beloved (and successful) Australian novels of all time, but Cloudstreet very nearly never made it to the printing press.

Pierra Willix

Girl’s guidePremiumChef Analiese Gregory on why she walked away from it all

What does a rock star chef with Michelin stars on her CV, famous foodies like Yotam Ottolenghi and Nigella Lawson for fans, and the world at her feet do next?

Cy Clayton

Poverty linePremiumJulie Goodwin tested by welfare system

If circumstances had been different, Julie Goodwin might be living on the street.

Pierra Willix

Sweet treatsPremiumServing up a slice of chocoholic heaven

The Chocolate Queen Kirsten Tibballs returns for a second season of her indulgent cooking show featuring everything from hot chocolate bombs and chocolate brie to a new take on her chocolate lollipops.

Tanya MacNaughton

Must-see TVGillian Anderson’s Great debut

The X-Files actor will play Catherine the Great’s mother, Joanna in the “anti -historical” comedy

Clare Rigden

Epic listCommentsHome and Away’s top 50 characters you loved — and hated

Strewth, it’s been more than three decades since Home and Away launched on TV, making Summer Bay feel like a home away from home. We look at the characters we have loved or loved to hate.

Stephanie McKenna, Jay Hanna and Clare Rigden

‘Great discussion starter’The show about sex you should watch with your teens

Nobody wants to watch a show about sex with their parents but academics say families should consider watching this Netflix hit together.

Kate Emery

Crisis examinedPremiumWill Poulter delves into drug epidemic

Before powering up his superhero gig, Will Poulter draws attention to his very human role in Dopesick.

Pierra Willix