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David Meddows is an entertainment writer for The Sunday Telegraph, specialising in television, streaming and movie features.

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Compelling series looks into Central Park 5

Compelling series looks into Central Park 5

The four-part Netflix series Whey They See Us looks at the real life story of the Central Park Five — the five boys arrested, charged and imprisoned over the savage attack and rape of a female jogger. Years later it was discovered they didn’t do it.

Eddie’s not so perfect lead up to Tony Award surprise

Eddie’s not so perfect lead up to Tony Award surprise

On the morning the prestigious Tony Award nominations were announced in New York in April, Eddie Perfect dropped his kids off at school, threw his phone into his bag and started out on a walk through Central Park…then the phone started ringing.

Ali Wong’s shift from stand-up comedy to movies

Ali Wong’s shift from stand-up comedy to movies

Asian-American comic Ali Wong shot to fame in 2016 with her Netflix stand-up special Baby Cobra. And now she’s one of the fastest rising stars in Hollywood, writing and starring in a new romantic comedy Always Be My Maybe.

Can Catch-22 TV series do the book justice?

Can Catch-22 TV series do the book justice?

Joseph Heller’s 1961 classic novel Catch-22 is darkly funny, moving and eye-opening, but what about the new TV series helmed by George Clooney? Entertainment reporter David Meddows reviews the new show, which airs on Stan.

Billy Elliot role a boon for young stars

Billy Elliot role a boon for young stars

Dayton Tavares was 12 and had been dancing for barely a year when he was chosen to star as the eponymous young ballet dancer in the Sydney run of hit musical Billy Elliot — it was a move that kickstarted his career in stage and dance.

End of an era for Veep but still worth the watch

End of an era for Veep but still worth the watch

The curtain has finally fallen on one of the best comedies in a long time. The last episode of Veep aired this week so it’s the perfect time to sit down and watch it from start to finish, entertainment reporter David Meddows says.

Why viewers keep on watching Selling Houses Australia

Why viewers keep on watching Selling Houses Australia

There is so much property TV these days. The staying power of a series usually gives you an indication of its popularity so it’s no surprise Selling Houses Australia is currently airing its 12th season, entertainment reporter David Meddows writes.

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MasterChef 2019 mentor: Poh Ling YeowSupplied: Channel 10

Why Poh believes MasterChef doesn’t need the drama

MasterChef season one runner-up Poh Ling Yeow, who returns this season as a mentor, talks about the pressures faced by professional chefs and why she’s glad the show focuses on food and technique rather than drama outside the kitchen.

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