Foxtel's executive director of drama joins Andrew and James to speak about his new role, the growth of Binge and more. Andrew and Brian Walsh also have some big ideas on how to fix The TV Week Logies!

A new episode of the now weekly TV podcast from Mediaweek’s Andrew Mercado and James Manning. This week the shows reviewed include Foxtel’s The Twelve, UK crime drama DI Ray on SBS, Britbox Original Magpie Murders + sneak peek at BBC First’s Sherwood.

Don't miss this special episode with the former CEOs of Nine and Endemol Shine Australia talking about their new TV production business Dreamchaser. They are interviewed by Mediaweek's James Manning.

The Midwich Cuckoos, Everything I Know About Love, the outrageous sex scene in The Boys and the best screening in Pride Month.

Two shows from Disney+ lead our reviews this week – the Star Wars TV series featuring Ewan McGregor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, plus the Sex Pistols drama from Danny Boyle.

A special episode this week where we are joined by special guest Patrick Walters, executive producer of The Essex Serpent and Heartstopper for See-Saw Films.

A diverse collection of TV reviews this week from Celebrity Apprentice and Housos: The Thong Warrior to Night Sky. Lots of crime with Lincoln Lawyer, Clark and Million Dollar Murders

Andrew Mercado & James Manning talk TV: Conversations with Friends (Amazon Prime), The Great Debates (7&9), Our Father (Netflix), Gruen (ABC), The Essex Serpent (AppleTV+) and previews of big series dropping soon.

3AW football broadcaster Tim Lane called his first game of Aussie Rules 50 years ago this week. Listen to Tim talk about the highlights of his career covering both football and cricket at the ABC, 10 and now 3AW.

New shows reviewed include Colin Firth and Toni Collette in The Staircase from Netflix, The making of The Godfather is told in The Offer from Paramount+ and another edgy role for Elisabeth Moss in Shining Girls from AppleTV+.

An exciting batch of new drama series including The First Lady and Gaslit (Stan) which delve into US political history. Also from Paramount+ is The Man Who Fell to Earth, Super Pumped and The Offer. Also this week The Repair Shop and missing Love Boat classic episodes.

It is the 40th anniversary edition of the APRA Music Awards. Join APRA AMCOS execs Dean Ormston and Milly Petriella in a discussion about how much money music creators share and how the APRA Awards celebrate the biggest hits.

Netflix challenges and ads, Stan's avalanche of new shows + Sex Pistols, RuPaul, Steve Coogan and more.

The return of Gentleman Jack, the creepy Jimmy Savile plus new dramas Ten Percent, Rules of the Game and Four Lives.

New shows debated this week: Warhol Diaries, Underbelly, Julia and its great cast, Severance, Slow Horses, TV Tonight controversy and much more.

The AFL and Foxtel Group chief executives talk to Mediaweek’s James Manning about TV rights and how Kayo stopped the AFL going direct to fans.

Fox Footy and Nova 100 broadcaster Jonathan Brown talks about his three families and the new Best on Ground Saturday night show.

Kath Loughnan talks about a big six months from covering the AFL Grand Final in Perth, a summer working on The Ashes, and her expanded Fox Footy role.

Fox Sports executive director Steve Crawley on how Fox Footy sits within the group offering. From Buckley to budgets: ‘This year is about fewer people doing more.

New dramas to watch this episode include The Teacher, Anne: One Mother's Story, Vikings Valhalla, Troppo, and a preview of Minx coming to Stan.

Seven hosts too old for TV? Also Pam and Tommy, SBS Upfront, Byron Bayes, Best streaming services & much more.

On the first podcast of 2022, Mediaweek’s Andrew Mercado and James Manning try to come to grips with the great and not-so-great avalanche of new TV. Also The Responder, Dopesick, Billions, Love Me…even Jimmy Carr’s new quiz show!

Andrew and James detail their favourites as they compile a list of 2021’s best TV. From big-ticket dramas like Halston and Mare of Easttown to unsung gems like Veneno and Time. Good Australian dramas too from RFDS to Unusual Suspects.

Mediaweek’s Andrew Mercado talks to writer/directors Warwick Thornton and Brendan Fletcher about their vampire horror series for AMC, Firebite.

Foxtel's head of commercial and content Amanda Laing tells Mediaweek about the new deal for ViacomCBS movies, TV and apps. Will 7plus and 9NOW be next to join?

As Delicious magazine celebrates its 20th anniversary this week, editor-in-chief Kerrie McCallum discusses food media and her various roles in food and travel at News Corp.

On Upfront Day The chief sales officer at Network 10 Rod Prosser talks to Mediaweek’s James Manning about the business of TV, recent changes and 10 in 2022. Also, what makes money for 10!

On Upfront Day Network 10’s executive VP and chief content officer Beverley McGarvey on the broadcaster’s new shows and strategy for 2022 at 10, 10Play, and Paramount+.

Mediaweek's Andrew Mercado and James Manning talk with producer Kylie du Fresne about the new SBS historical drama New Gold Mountain set in gold rush Victoria.

Supercharge your watch list with dramas from Billions to Rafters to Fires and anything with Suranne Jones! Also Johnny Young, DOOL and the devil, and lots more.

Fires tells the story of everyday Australians at the front line of the devastating fires of the 2019-2020 summer. Co-creator Tony Ayres talks with Andrew Mercado and James Manning.

Nine is the first of the TV broadcasters to reveal its 2022 plans. To talk about its offering to advertisers we speak with Nine chief sales officer Michael Stephenson and the chief investment officer at media agency GroupM Seb Rennie.

Mediaweek TV critics Andrew Mercado and James Manning are joined by The Newsreader creator Michael Lucas who brings his recent TV watch list.

The #1 FM breakfast show hosts in Adelaide talk about their on-air partnership, their time out earlier this year and a unique early morning routine is revealed!

New shows this episode include RFDS, The Newsreader, Hacks, Mr. Corman, Joanna Lumley's Britain, and much more. Plus the best streaming services and Foxtel's Aussie drama drought.

As Meshel Laurie releases her new book CSI Told You Lies, she talks about researching true crime. Meshel also talks about her journey from radio to podcasting, and how she likes being her own boss.

News Corp's Foxtel TV business now has over 4m subscribers inc 2.13m for Kayo and Binge. CEO Patrick Delany explains building the audience and what comes next.

Hear about the plans for the new streaming platform Paramount+ from ViacomCBS Aust & NZ leads Beverly McGarvey and Jarrod Villani.

Listen to Imogen Banks, the co-creator and executive producer of Seven’s new outback drama RFDS, talking to Mediaweek’s Andrew Mercado and James Manning.

Seven dramas from Katie to Tokyo to Summer Bay plus great drama recommendations including Time & Too Close and a stinker to avoid + Survivor and Farmer Wants a Wife

5 series discussed including great TV like The Unusual Suspects, Physical, Atlantic Crossing, Clarkson's Farm, Smother, and The Pact.

In a long TV career Mark Llewellyn has worked at Seven and Nine. He talks about his latest success, Seven's Sunday night Spotlight series, his small team plus some of his other TV roles.

For one last time Guy Pearce is back in the final series of Jack Irish on ABC and iview. This special episode features screenwriter Matt Cameron and producer Ian Collie speaking about the final four episodes and working with Australia's finest actors.

On the eve of the final of Mare of Easttown, we talk through the suspects + discuss Celebrity Apprentice, Mr. Inbetween, The Unusual Suspects, and Ryan Murphy’s Halston

Mediaweek's James Manning is joined by Jaime Chaux – head of digital at Commercial Radio Australia; Kim Norman – head of podcast sales at LiSTNR and Kane Reiken – digital commercial director at Nova Entertainment. 

Just weeks before their six-and-a-half-year radio partnership comes to an end, Mediaweek visits KIIS 101.1 breakfast hosts Jason “Jase” Hawkins and Polly “PJ” Harding. Hear about their must-listen podcast, the emotional on-air split, and what’s next for both.

Previewing Kate Winslet and Guy Pearce reunited in Mare of Easttown + revisiting A Teacher and The Serpent (best show you'll see this year?) + Anh Do, DWTS, Bluey and a rave about Twitter

Mediaweek’s Andrew Mercado and James Manning cover some great Easter viewing – from new Aussie dramas like Wakefield and The Tailings, to international dramas like The Serpent, Life, Line of Duty, A Teacher, and Your Honour. Also Fisk and the doco of the decade – Exposed.

Mediaweek goes into the WSFM Sydney breakfast studio to talk with Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller. Take a deep dive into their 16 years on air together as they discuss their show, their family, and their radio team.

The co-host of the top-rating multi-award winning Kyle and Jackie O Show talks to Mediaweek about FM radio's #1 breakfast show, her TV career, and how she and her colleagues navigated the challenges of the past year.