By Scott Ellis
What a clever Little Lunch
Little Lunch (ABC3) serves up a rare treat. Wonderful writing, production and casting – thank you to all involved with this very funny and clever program. Our kids love the characters and relate to many of the playground antics while the humour hits its target audience beautifully.
Anna Straford,Glen Iris
E has a point
Can someone tell me why Masterchef has to have a Grand Finale instead of simply a Grand Final?
Anthony Edwards, Glen Waverley
Flynn Curry in Little Lunch.
Ad nauseum
During a showing of The Late Late Show with James Corden last Thursday night (Eleven, 30/7), after coming back from what seemed like an exceedingly long advertisement break, the worst host in late night went directly back to an advertisement break. I imagine a shiver went down the back of Johnny Carson as he rolled in his grave. Why watch Corden when you can watch re-runs of Letterman I say!
Joshua Hill, Rosebud
Chin up
SBS newsreader Lee Lin Chin's precise enunciation is of inestimable value to many newer members of our society who strive to perfect their English pronunciation. And her sophisticated garments with their intricate seaming and beautiful fabrics are pure haute couture. Long may she continue to inspire by example.
Heather Riley, Albury
A clear answer
Aunty you are alive and well despite the boycott, as shown on Q&A Monday night (ABC, 3/8). Four erudite scientists, not a pollie in sight to mouth three-word mantras, push their own barrow and evade and parry every question.
Q: Are we better informed and entertained?
A: You betcha!
Myra Fisher, Brighton East
Pollie free
What an inspiring and enjoyable Q&A (ABC, 3/8) this week. A panel of leading scientists debating current issues with intelligence and good humour. They were also encouraging us all to become more scientifically literate, to ensure we are well informed. No acrimony or aggression, and not a politician in sight. Funny about that.
Peter Bainbridge, Rose Street Altona
Thanks for the reminder
I don't watch The Footy Show (Channel Nine) but made an exception on Thursday night as I was keen to see Luke Beveridge of my favourite Western Bulldogs. In a fascinating interview Garry Lyon and James Brayshaw questioned Beveridge about his background, his tactics, strategies, team selection and so on. Sam Newman then asked the guest about his hairstyle and inquired whether Beveridge had met Nicole Kidman! It was then that I remembered why I stopped watching The Footy Show.
Eddie Wilgar, Yarraville
Cut Short(land)
Channel 72, how could you take Shortland Street off the air before we found out who the attacker is!! It's downright mean!!
Eve Flindt, Box Hill
Rachel's blue
One of Rachel Khoo's guests (ABC, 30/7) stated that the Blue Heaven milkshake was created in the 1970s by mixing colours. I'm sure I can remember the disgusting blue heavens in the late 1950s, early '60s. Also, you can't create blue by mixing colours – it is a primary colour!
Lu Thek, Glen Waverley
How week
Channel Seven's weather coverage having an eight-day forecast compared with the others' seven-day forecasts is one of the silliest examples of one-upmanship I have seen in a long time. The others struggle to get their seven-day forecasts right, so why make it even more difficult?
Wayne De Lacy, Mitcham
The loving dead
How good is Glitch!! I am loving this contemporary Australian drama. It is clever and intriguing, with great performances and cinematography. Although it's all available on iView, I'm just watching one week at a time, so I can savour each instalment.
Gail Greatorex, Ormond
Reality check
The free to air networks should cut down on the number of reality programs and put their resources into producing more Australian television (drama) series and movies. This would give local actors more working opportunities as well as opportunities for those who work behind the camera. There is nothing wrong in having some reality programs... but it is getting way out of hand and there should be a "cull " so we could have more quality Australian dramas.
Malcolm Webster, Boronia
Thanks, really!
Thank heavens for reality shows. I can now renovate my entire house while being obnoxious to my neighbours and for peanuts, cook the most amazing food then be judged by three ill-mannered people as they lick their cutlery. Thank heavens also that I am a bachelor as I will meet gorgeous women who will do and say anything to marry me. BUT if that doesn't work I will see someone at the altar I have never met and live happily ever after. THANK YOU reality TV for showing me the real meaning of life
Don Brooke, Mt. Eliza
Suits you, sir!
I am thankful I am not a suit-wearing male. I always thought when the second button was undone on a suit jacket, it was because it was too tight across the stomach, not a fashion rule (letters 6/8). Men don't have it easy with their clothes as is presumed.
Susan Munday, Bentleigh East
Clapped out
Adam Hills is a charming young man... but his show stinks. Yak...yak...yak... clap...clap... clap repeated throughout his show. I haven't laughed once and I have a sense of humour. Are all the hand-claps recorded? Slow down, Adam, and make sure viewers catch whatever you have to say. Otherwise, what's the point?
Gordon Bick, Cowes
Talk back
Memo Classic FM's Margaret Throsby: The mark of a good interviewer is to let your guests answer your questions and not continually interrupt and talk over them! Is it that you just like to hear the sound of your own voice?
Tony Curtis, Ballarat
Supply demand
After seeing Seven's Catchup service is now an on-demand one, can I suggest they fast-track and upload whatever current US shows they've got into PLUS7 similar to what TVNZ does with its On-Demand service?
Lloyd Malcolm, Drysdale
Mumbling not all bad
Maybe lazy speech on television reflects the vernacular and most people don't get their knickers in a knot over it. John Kruger of "Snawlbuns" has a great ear for picking up the mangled pronunciations and there is a touch of humour to his observations. Remember "Poida" who came from Broady and provided a wonderful comic character for Eric Bana years ago on the box. So it isn't all bad, I "arks" you.
Des Files, Brunswick
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