The Televisionaries
The Televisionaries
Playlist by The TelevisionariesFrom the top TV critics at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, an entertaining and informative weekly podcast about the shows you need to be watching - and the ones to skip.Follow the podcast:
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Does Big Brother have a big problem with diversity?
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by culture editor-at-large Michael Idato and Green Guide and The Guide critic Debi Enker to discuss the rebooted Big Brother, the cancel culture sparked by the Black Lives Matter movement and they revisit '80s super soap Dynasty. As always, the critics reveal what th…
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Is Belgravia the new Downton Abbey or just a period snoozefest?
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Guide and Green Guide editor Paul Kalina and Culture Editor at large Michael Idato to discuss Belgravia, the new period drama by Downton creator Julian Fellowes. They also ask whether hype can kill a show and pop open a bottle "cardonnay" in honour of those foxy l…
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Is Space Force a massive misfire from Netflix?
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Guide and Green Guide critic Debi Enker and culture editor-at-large Michael Idato to discuss the most-watched shows in lockdown, from The Last Dance to Game of Thrones, as well as Steve Carrell’s new satirical comedy Space Force and that girl from Flushing, Queens…
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Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult shine in The Great
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Spectrum deputy editor Kylie Northover and culture editor-at-large Michael Idato to discuss Australian writer Tony McNamara’s new bawdy comedy The Great, if we should or shouldn’t remake great TV and step back in time with the great British comedy Blackadder. They…
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Is Run another hit for HBO? Plus, a look back at Love My Way
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Guide and Green Guide columnist and reviewer Debi Enker and culture editor-at-large Michael Idato to discuss HBO's new show Run featuring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, they examine if there’s a formula to making good TV and remember ‘Australia’s best drama series’, Love M…
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Is Normal People high art or just another teenage soap opera?
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Spectrum deputy editor Kylie Northover and culture editor-at-large Michael Idato to discuss the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s 2018 best-selling novel Normal People, they deliberate on what makes a great adaptation, look back at one of the most ambitious yet frus…
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Is The Secrets She Keeps domestic noir or suburban blah?
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Guide and Green Guide columnist and reviewer Debi Enker and culture editor-at-large Michael Idato to discuss Network Ten’s new thriller The Secrets She Keeps, starring Downton Abbey’s Laura Carmichael, they examine the appeal of international actors in local serie…
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Cate Blanchett gives 'thermonuclear' performance in Mrs America
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Spectrum deputy editor Kylie Northover and culture editor-at-large Michael Idato to discuss Cate Blanchett’s star turn in the powerful Mrs America, ponder whether truth or fiction is more important when creating TV drama and they look back at The Wonder Years. Be…
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What’s the 'hero ingredient' to MasterChef’s enduring success?
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Guide and Green Guide columnist and reviewer Debi Enker and culture editor-at-large Michael Idato to discuss the reheating of MasterChef and the resulting ratings storm, how the essentials of food, clothing, shelter and love underpin our viewing habits and look ba…
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Does Killing Eve miss its mark in season three?
Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Spectrum deputy editor Kylie Northover and culture editor-at-large Michael Idato to discuss the stylish thriller Killing Eve, ask if gender equality is improving on our screens and remember the classic spy satire Get Smart. Become a subscriber: our supporters pow…
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