Since being let go from a New Zealand paper 58 years ago, Derryn Hinch has been Sacked 16 times. But in between, he's been a top-rating host on TV and radio, won a spot in the senate and undergone life-saving transplant surgery. He sits down to talk about his many  remarkable careers. Get more to the story at https://www.heraldsun.com.au

What really happens when the axe falls in the showbiz world? Some of the biggest names in the Australian TV and radio reveal the true tales of how they discovered how they were getting the boot, how they took the news and how they bounced back.

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What really happens when the axe falls in the showbiz world?

SACKED: Showbiz

Some of the biggest names in the Australian TV and radio reveal how they discovered how they were getting the boot and how they bounced back

What really happens when the axe falls in the showbiz world? Some of the biggest names in the Australian TV and radio reveal the true tales of how they discovered how they were getting the boot, how they took the news and how they bounced back.

Derryn Hinch: the many media lives of the human headline

From the time he first appeared as a writer for the D-Generation, Mick Molloy has been a staple of Australian comedy. He opens up about his many hits, as well as a few misses. And the time tried to get James Packer to enter the Australian Grand Prix with him. Get background stories, pics and more at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential

Mick Molloy: From the couch to the bar

From the start of her career reporting sport for Network 10, Brigitte Duclos blazed a trail for women in the newsroom. It was her time on Triple M, Mix and Gold 104 however that made her a star. She sits down to talk about being dumped from her radio show, her time in the TV spotlight and her post lockdown plans.Go to heraldsun.com.au for background articles and more.

Brigitte Duclos: Red cards and radio

He once ruled the airwaves, and was offered Melbourne's first million-dollar FM contract. But Steve Bedwell was ultimately let go before he could say goodbye to his loyal audience.

He talks frankly about his time on the air, as well as his life as a bestselling author, standup comedian, his love of the St Kilda footy club and his battle with bipolar disorder.

 

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He once ruled the airwaves, and was offered Melbourne's first million-dollar FM contract. But Steve Bedwell was ultimately let go before he could say goodbye to his loyal audience.

He talks frankly about his time on the air, as well as his life as a bestselling author, standup comedian, his love of the St Kilda footy club and his battle with bipolar disorder.

 

Need to talk to someone?
Don't go it alone. Please reach out for help.
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au
Beyond Blue's coronavirus support service: 1800 512 348 or coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au
Headspace: 1800 650 890 or headspace.org.au

Derryn Hinch: the many media lives of the human headline

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