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James WigneyHit.TV Editor/Scene editor

James Wigney is the editor of the Hit.TV and Scene entertainment liftouts in the Herald Sun and Sunday Herald sun and has been writing about film, music, television and comedy for more than two decades. In that time he has interviewed some of the biggest names in the entertainment world – from Pink Floyd and Pink to Harrison Ford and Jennifer Lawrence – and been behind the scenes on Marvel and James Bond films and backstage with Coldplay and U2. He’s also a pop culture tragic, with a particular interest in sci-fi, and very broad musical tastes (and a particular soft spot for classic rock).

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Travis Fimmel in a scene from Dune: Prophecy on Binge.

Top TV shows to watch this week

Dune: Prophecy carries the torch from the hit movies in spectacular fashion, Iron Mike Tyson gets back in the ring and a music doco will tug at the heartstrings.

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THE DAY OF THE JACKAL -- Episode 101 -- Pictured: Eddie Redmayne as the Jackal -- (Photo by: Marcell Piti/Carnival Film & Television Limited)

What to watch on TV and streaming this week

The Day of the Jackal is an action-thriller from the top drawer, and the space shuttle and Midnight Oil documentaries are also well worth your time this week.

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detailed streaming guide for November

All the best shows to stream in November

From a flashy-looking Dune prequel and a rebooted classic thriller to Yellowstone post-Costner and more of those Bad Sisters, here’s what’s worth your time on streaming this month.

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How Albo helped Brett Lee revive his rock star dreams

The cricket great opens up on how a sick friend and a little assistance from the Prime Minister helped bring back his side hustle rock band, Six and Out.

ROAD DIARY: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND - Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band offer the most in-depth look ever at the creation of their legendary live performances, including footage of band rehearsals, backstage moments, rare archival clips and personal reflections from Springsteen himself. (Courtesy of Disney) BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

Shows you don’t want to miss this week

It’s a bumper week for music documentaries with The Boss and two of Australia’s finest, plus get the verdict on Oscar-winner Kathy Bates’ Matlock reboot.

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Felicty Ward in a scene from the Australian version of The Office.

Top TV shows to watch this week

The verdict on the controversial and much hyped Aussie remake of The Office is in — and indulge in the 1980s excess of guilty pleasure Rivals.

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Stand-up comedian and Fisk writer-director-star Kitty Flanagan

‘We’re astonished’: Kitty Flanagan gives sneak peek of new Fisk

After bagging her third Logie Award, comedian Kitty Flanagan opens up how the world embraced Fisk – even if it nearly kills her – and what’s to come.

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Triple M breakfast host Marty Sheargold.Picture: Supplied/Triple M

‘I made a tit of myself’: Aussie comedian’s boozy regret

Triple M and Fisk star Marty Sheargold reveals why he re-evaluated his lifestyle choices following an alcohol-fuelled blow-up at last year’s AFL Grand Final.

Kitty Flanagan, as solicitor Helen Tudor-Fisk, in TV series, Fisk. Picture: ABC/Supplied

What to watch on TV and streaming this week

Triple Logie-winner Kitty Flanagan is back with her global hit workplace comedy and a serious medical problem is tackled head-on in a quality new footy drama.

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Cate Blanchett in a scene from Disclaimer

Shows you don’t want to miss this week

With Cate Blanchett leading an Oscar-stacked drama, Dessert Masters bringing the sweet treats and the return of Bluey, all your TV viewing bases are covered this week.

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