What's on TV
‘It hit me’: The role that made Colin Firth feel way out of his depth
It was an emotional challenge to play a father whose daughter died in the Lockerbie bombing in 1988, then dedicated his life to finding those responsible.
- by Rob Harris
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Quiz shows need a great hook to survive - and this one is a cracker
Jimmy Carr’s new series, I Literally Just Told You, continues the comedian’s history of twisting traditional TV formats.
- by Ben Pobjie
Sometimes the art of sport commentary is knowing when to shut up
Gifted callers can tell when to make sharp observations and when to let the sport weave its own particular magic.
- by Tom Ryan
The US reboot of Laid is a vivacious farce with a few new kinks
Everything Everywhere All at Once breakthrough star Stephanie Hsu plays a woman who discovers her former lovers are dying in strange circumstances.
- by Craig Mathieson
TV of the year: 10 hidden gems that are worth tracking down
From Karl Lagerfeld to Batman, and a sitcom set in a chaotic public library, this list will help fill out your summer viewing schedule.
- by Craig Mathieson
Inspired by Bluey and Bondi Rescue, another Australian cartoon is making waves overseas
Kangaroo Beach, which features native animals, is a hit with preschoolers in Britain, China, Mexico, Canada and Finland.
- by Bridget McManus
TV of the year: Test yourself with this year’s big TV holiday quiz
From mythological black comedy to Media Watch, it’s been a huge year in television, so now it’s time for a few questions
- by Louise Rugendyke, Karl Quinn, Michael Idato, Debi Enker and Craig Mathieson
Back for Christmas, the Doctor celebrates everything, including danger
Producer Russell T. Davies says that six decades in, they’re still finding new things for the Time Lord to do.
- by Michael Idato
After five seasons, Claudia Karvan maps out her dream ending in Bump
Since being launched in 2021, this multi-generational drama has combined moments of wonder with the grind of everyday routine.
- by Craig Mathieson
Ted Danson and Kathy Bates show boomers won’t let age sideline them
With shows like A Man on the Inside and Matlock, older characters are increasingly front and centre.
- by Debi Enker
Put this one-and-done sunshine noir drama on your summer watch list
Terriers is almost the perfect private eye show for contemporary tastes – the only drawback is it was made in 2010.
- by Craig Mathieson
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