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Louise Rugendyke is Editor of S and TV Liftout at The Sun-Herald.

‘It’s not ego’: Ronny Chieng on Interior Chinatown and why he’ll never be the lead

‘It’s not ego’: Ronny Chieng on Interior Chinatown and why he’ll never be the lead

New Disney+ comedy satire mocks the stereotyping of Asian characters on screen.

  • by Louise Rugendyke

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Graham Norton swaps the glamour of his talk show for an Aussie Wheel of Fortune

Graham Norton swaps the glamour of his talk show for an Aussie Wheel of Fortune

Over a nearly 30-year TV career, the Irish chat show host has juggled sex stunts, celebrity guests and game shows. This is how he makes it look so easy.

  • by Louise Rugendyke
Need to bury a body? Bad Sisters’ Eve Hewson knows who you should call

Need to bury a body? Bad Sisters’ Eve Hewson knows who you should call

She may have a famous family name - and connections - but the Irish actor is building a career all of her own.

  • by Louise Rugendyke
What makes Keri Russell such a great TV presence?

What makes Keri Russell such a great TV presence?

Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.

  • by Louise Rugendyke, Nicole Abadee, Susannah Guthrie, Melissa Singer, Amanda Hooton and Dani Valent
Paul Mescal on the ‘insane’ Gladiator II and Saoirse Ronan’s comment

Paul Mescal on the ‘insane’ Gladiator II and Saoirse Ronan’s comment

The Irish actor is in his blockbuster era as he takes on the title role in Ridley Scott’s sequel to the Oscar-winning hit.

  • by Louise Rugendyke
In the beautiful world of the over-40s, this is the best friend you want

In the beautiful world of the over-40s, this is the best friend you want

New York comedian Jeff Hiller believes the success of small-town dramedy Somebody Somewhere is down to its authenticity and the joy of seeing middle-aged people on screen.

  • by Louise Rugendyke
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Missing it already: The endearing show about a woman rediscovering her voice

Missing it already: The endearing show about a woman rediscovering her voice

Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.

  • by Louise Rugendyke, Ricky French, Nicole Abadee, Dani Valent and Sharon Bradley
‘I was in tears’: The show that brought Brendan Cowell and Asher Keddie back together

‘I was in tears’: The show that brought Brendan Cowell and Asher Keddie back together

They started as 20-somethings on Love My Way, but it took more than 20 years for them to reunite on the “incredibly emotional” Plum.

  • by Louise Rugendyke
‘You’re not going to make everyone happy’: Can The Office win over Australia?

‘You’re not going to make everyone happy’: Can The Office win over Australia?

It’s either the best idea streamer Prime Video has ever had (a local version of an established hit) or the worst (a local version of an established hit).

  • by Louise Rugendyke
No longer hiding a bad-hair day: the baseball cap is back

No longer hiding a bad-hair day: the baseball cap is back

Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.

  • by Deborah Cooke, Melanie Kembrey, Sharon Bradley, Louise Rugendyke, Barry Divola and Melissa Singer
Former children’s television presenter Fiona MacDonald dies at 67

Former children’s television presenter Fiona MacDonald dies at 67

The star of Wombat and It’s A Knockout’s death comes after three-year battle with motor neurone disease.

  • by Louise Rugendyke

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