TV Gold
391 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -Welcome to the new TV Gold podcast from Mediaweek’s Andrew Mercado and James Manning. A podcast for people who love great television.
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Alice & Jack, Swift Street, How to Poison the Planet, Sugar, White Lies
April 24, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBWe start this episode with a very different love story, Alice & Jack (BBC First/Binge/Foxtel, series). Swift Street (SBS, series) tells the story of petty crime in suburban Melbourne. White Lies (Stan, series) is a crime investigation starring Natalie Dormer set in South Africa. Sugar (AppleTV+, series) sees Colin Farrell playing LA detective John Sugar. How to Poison the Planet (Stan documentary) is a brilliant documentary made in collaboration with The Sydney Morning Herald that tells a...
The Sympathizer, Heartbreak High (S2), Franklin
April 19, 2024 03:10 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week’s TV goes from suburban Sydney to Saigon and Paris. Stars in the series include Robert Downey Jr, Sandra Oh, Angus Sampson and Michael Douglas The Sympathizer (Binge/Foxtel, series) tells the story of a half-French, half-Vietnamese spy during the final days of the Vietnam War. The second series of Heartbreak High (Netflix, series) starts with a school fire at the end of term. But it’s then back to the start of the school year. Benjamin Franklin and his diplomatic efforts are the ...
Ripley, White Fever, Truelove, Scoop
April 11, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBFour very memorable pieces of television this week for very different reasons. We start with the compelling British crime drama Truelove (BBC First on Fetch, Binge or Foxtel, series.) Next is Ripley (Netflix, series) with a standout performance from Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley in a new version of the Patricia Highsmith novel The Talented Mr Ripley. The sole Australian production under review this episode is White Fever (ABC/iview, series) which starts off at a furious pace with an episode ...
Three Body Problem, A Gentleman in Moscow, Renegade Nell, Steve
April 04, 2024 23:07 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB3 Body Problem (Netflix, series) is the much-anticipated new series from the creators of Game of Thrones. This is the first of 4 shows reviewed this week. One of the TV Gold hosts checked out immediately, while the other hung around. A Gentleman in Moscow (Paramount+, series) is a stunning piece of television starring Ewan McGregor as a Russian count sentenced to spend his life inside one Moscow hotel after the Russian Revolution of 1917. Steve (AppleTV+ 2-part documentary) chronicles the ...
Obituary, The Girls on the Bus, Manhunt + Best of 2024 so far
March 27, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBTwo new dramas set in the media and a series set at the end of the American Civil War. Obituary (BritBox, series) tells the story of an obituary writer for a small Irish newspaper. She needs more bodies to keep her job. You’ll be surprised at her initiative. The Girls on the Bus (Binge/Foxtel, series) is set on the campaign trail for a US election in what is an election year in the US. We meet four very different reporters who chase their stories in four different ways. Even though it is s...
The Reckoning, Palm Royale, The Gentlemen
March 21, 2024 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThe important, yet challenging to watch, story of Jimmy Savile is recreated in The Reckoning (Binge/Foxtel, series). Savile is played by Steve Coogan and the disc jockey manages to land a job with the BBC in the 60s on the then new music show Top of the Pops. The series explores the impact of his crimes and the difficulties faced by those who tried to raise the alarm. Palm Royale (Apple TV+, series) features Kristen Wiig as an ambitious woman trying to become a member of the most exclusive ...
Bonus Episode: Leah Purcell on High Country, The Drover’s Wife and more
March 19, 2024 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBHigh Country star Leah Purcell is the guest on this bonus edition of TV Gold. She join’s TV Gold hosts Andrew Mercado and James Manning to talk about her new series now on Binge and Foxtel. Set in the Victorian north east around Jamieson, Purcell talks about what drew her to the series and the wonderful location that is the setting for the 8 episodes. In addition to talking about her character Andie Whitford, Purcell also discusses working with some of her acting colleagues including Ian Mc...
Apples Never Fall, Population 11, High Country
March 14, 2024 16:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThree series we are calling Australian dramas this week. Starting with Apples Never Fall (Binge/Foxtel series, 7 episodes). Filmed in Queensland from an Australian author’s book is enough for us to claim it. Sam Neill and Annette Bening star in this family drama set in West Palm Beach, Florida. Next up is Population 11 (Stan, series 12 episodes) which is another quirky comedy/thriller set in outback Australia. Filmed in Derby, WA, it tells the story of the US son of the local tour guide re...
Shōgun, The Regime, Mary and George
March 07, 2024 16:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBThree very ambitious dramas this week – two set in Europe and the third in 17th century Japan. Shōgun (Disney+ series, 10 episodes) tells the story of how a British sailor was captured in Japan after his ship ran aground. It’s a big budget, sprawling historical drama. The Regime (Binge/Foxtel series, 6 episodes) brings Kate Winslet back to television in this satire about a Central European regime. After her brilliance in The Mare of Easttown, does Winslet bring the magic again? Mary and Ge...
Mea Culpa, Double Parked, Can I Tell You a Secret?, Loudermilk
February 29, 2024 22:16 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBA Netflix triple-play this week and a quirky New Zealand comedy. The Netflix productions start with the Tyler Perry movie Mea Culpa with Kelly Rowland as an ethically-challenged criminal lawyer. The movie is already #1 on the Netflix movie chart. Next up is Can I Tell You A Secret?, a 2-part docudrama about a very creepy UK stalker and how he created chaos for many women and how they ultimately trapped him. Thirdly from Netflix is Loudermilk, 3 seasons of a Canadian sitcom overlooked on Prim...
Houses of God, Killers of the Flower Moon, 4 Corners Coles & Woolies
February 22, 2024 23:28 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBA deeper dive on two very different dramas that do have connecting themes. First up for review is House of Gods (ABC/iview, series) telling the story of the Messenger Mosque and the ambitious family involved in its leadership. Next up is Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon (AppleTV+, movie). James manages to find some connections with his favourite drama Billions. When it comes to Show of the Week, Andrew decides to choose another program not on the original running sheet! The hosts...
The New Look, Three Women
February 15, 2024 00:22 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBTwo major new dramas are reviewed this episode. The first is a real surprise package – Three Women (Stan, series). It features Shailene Woodley and Betty Gilpin starring in a story adapted from the book of the same name. We guarantee there’s a few scenes in those first two episodes you won’t forget in a hurry. The other new release is The New Look (AppleTV+, series). Ben Mendelsohn stars as Christian Dior and Juliette Binoche is Coco Chanel. The series starts with the story of how the fashio...
Mr Bates vs The Post Office, One Day, Five Blind Dates
February 07, 2024 22:55 - 40 minutes - 37 MBYou shouldn’t overlook the brilliant Mr Bates vs The Post Office (Seven & 7plus, series) which tells the tale of what is being called the worst miscarriage of justice ever in the British legal system. Also this week we look at the latest adaption of the David Nicholls’ novel One Day (Netflix, series). Also the Australian feature film Five Blind Dates (Prime, movie), a romcom from Goalpost Pictures that is set in Townsville and Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feud, Griselda, Mr & Mrs Smith, Three Little Birds, Nemesis
February 01, 2024 02:04 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBFive new series reviewed this week. A brilliant cast is the reason not to miss the second season of Feud (Binge/Foxtel series), sub-titled Capote vs The Swans. Also this week is Griselda (Netflix, series) from the creators of Narcos. Three Little Birds (BritBox, series) from writer and producer Lenny Henry. Also Mr & Mrs Smith (Prime, series) and finally, the brilliant doco Nemesis, about the three recent Liberal Party prime ministers Abbott, Turnbull and Morrison. See omnystudio.com/listen...
Expats, Masters of the Air, Maryland
January 24, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThree impressive dramas this week, all with good reasons to watch. It was a challenging week to pick a Show of the Week (at least for James…Andrew was decisive). First off Masters of the Air (AppleTV+, series) was under the microscope. The World War II airforce drama cost a bomb to make and you see where they money went the moment you start watching. Next up is Maryland (Britbox, series) which features the brilliant Suranne Jones and Eve Best as estranged sisters dealing with a family trage...
Prosper, True Detective S4, Culprits, Role Play, Criminal Record
January 18, 2024 23:23 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe new Australian drama Prosper (Stan, series) is a must-watch for many reasons. Especially for the great work of Rebecca Gibney, Richard Roxburgh and Ewen Leslie as family members running the U Star church. Also this week we review True Detective S4 (Binge/Foxtel, series) featuring the work of Jodie Foster, Culprits (SBS On Demand, series), Role Play (Prime, movie) and Criminal Record (AppleTV+, series). Don’t miss our separate episode on Stan’s Prosper, with special guest Rebecca Gibney...
TV Gold bonus episode: Special guest Rebecca Gibney from Stan’s Prosper
January 18, 2024 23:22 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBAndrew and James both nominated new Stan drama series Prosper as the TV Gold Show of the Week in the January 18 episode. In this bonus episode, they talk to one of the stars of the Stan series, Rebecca Gibney. In the Stan Original about an evangelical megachurch run by the wealthy and powerful Quinn family, Rebecca plays Abi Quinn, a pastor at the U Star church and the husband of the U Star founder Cal, played by Richard Roxburgh. On the podcast, Rebecca talks about what drew her to the cha...
Boy Swallows Universe, Total Control, Fool Me Once, Society of the Snow
January 11, 2024 02:45 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBFirst show back for 2024 and there’s already a long hist of quality TV to watch. We start this week with the Australian epic Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, 7 episodes). Michelle Keegan and Joanna Lumley star in the UK crime thriller Fool Me Once (Netflix, 8 episodes). The incredible true story of the 1972 plane crash in the Andes is told in Society of the Snow (Netflix, movie). More compelling Australian drama with an impressive cast joining Deborah Mailman and Wayne Blair in the third and...
TV Gold Year in Review Part 1: Best Australian series
December 20, 2023 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBThere were so many great TV shows this year we have recorded two episodes listing them all. Joining Andrew Mercado and James Manning in both these episodes is TV Tonight founder David Knox. There is a list of over 20 shows we all enjoyed including The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (Prime), Scrublands (Stan), Bay of Fires (ABC iview) and While the Men Are Away (SBS On Demand). See a complete list of all the shows we mention at mediaweek.com.au. Don’t miss the other TV Gold Year in Review podc...
TV Gold Year in Review Part 2: Best International series and Documentaries
December 20, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThere were so many great TV shows this year we have recorded two episodes listing them all. Joining Andrew Mercado and James Manning in both these episodes is TV Tonight founder David Knox. There is a comprehensive selection of over 40 international dramas, comedies and documentaries to choose from if you are catching up on the best of 2023. Those series include Stonehouse (Britbox), Beef (Netflix), The Sixth Commandment (Binge), The Long Shadow (Stan) and The Last of Us (Binge). See a com...
Archie, Talk To Me, Vigil (S2), Smothered, Bump (S4)
December 14, 2023 23:30 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBFive big productions as the year draws to an end. The podcast starts with a review of Archie (Britbox, series), the dramatised life of Cary Grant and his relationship with Dyan Cannon. Then it’s our sole movie this week, the Australian-made horror film Talk To Me (Netflix). Suranne Jones always gets plenty of time on a TV Gold podcast and this week we look at season two of the crime thriller Vigil (Binge/Foxtel, series), then there is a change of pace with the hilarious Smothered (Binge/Fox...
Strife, Time, The Royal Hotel, Ben Roberts-Smith: Truth on Trial
December 06, 2023 22:24 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBThree big drama releases this week, all featuring strong female lead characters plus we have another Australian documentary original from Stan. The three dramas are Asher Keddie as a character “inspired” by Mia Freedman in Strife (Binge, series); Julia Garner and Jessica Henwick as backpackers in The Royal Hotel (Binge, movie); and Jodie Whittaker, Bella Ramsey and Tamara Lawrence on the wrong side of the law in the second season of Time (BBC First, series). Andrew also talks about the Aus...
Paper Dolls, The Artful Dodger, Faraway Downs, Stock Aitken Waterman
November 30, 2023 05:17 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThree of this week’s shows under review are Australian dramas and the fourth is a UK documentary that owes much to Aussies. The dramas are Paper Dolls (Paramount+, series), The Artful Dodger (Disney+, series) and Baz Luhrmann’s reimagining of his movie Australia, now a six-parter, called Faraway Downs (Disney+, series). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Crown, Fargo, A Murder at the End of the World, Jones Family Christmas, Signora Volpe
November 24, 2023 05:20 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week we examine the first four episodes of the final season of The Crown (Netflix, series). It’s all about Diana and Dodi, but there’s much more too as Queen Elizabeth and (then) Prince Charles are called on by their country. Other new shows this week reviewed are Fargo (SBS, series), A Murder at the End of the World (Disney+), Jones Family Christmas (Stan, movie) and Signora Volpe (UKTV). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scrublands, The Killer, Robbie Williams, 007: Road to a Million
November 16, 2023 04:13 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBStan has another Australian Original hit on its hands with Scrublands based on the novel by Chris Hammer. Also this week The Killer (Netflix, movie), 007: Road to a Million (Prime) and Robbie Williams (Netflix). A couple of quick mentions too for the movie NYAD with Jodie Foster and Annette Benning (Netflix) and the documentary The Lost City of Melbourne (SBS). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NCIS: Sydney, All The Light We Cannot See, The Curse, Bodies
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThe four TV series looked at this week live on just two streaming platforms. The fifth instalment of the NCIS franchise is reviewed this episode as NCIS: Sydney (Paramount+, series) launches in Australia before it debuts in the US on CBS. Also this week we look at World War II drama All The Light We Cannot See (Netflix, series), a time-traveling thriller Bodies (Netflix, series), and the patience-testing reality TV parody The Curse (Paramount+ series). See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Boiling Point, Australian Epic, Friend of the Family, Milli Vanilli, Night Bloomers
November 02, 2023 00:08 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBThat was awkward! Bit of sensitivity this week when one host’s choice for Show of the Week is slammed by the other host. What could it be? Andrew and James power through five programs this week: Milli Vanilli (Paramount+, doco), Boiling Point (BBC First, series), A Friend of the Family (7plus, series), Night Bloomers (SBS On Demand, series) and Australian Epic (ABC and iview, series). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Wiggles, Darradong Local Council, Fellow Travelers, Erotic Stories
October 25, 2023 22:43 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBWe start this episode with The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix series). No spoilers, but the Shows of the Week (two this week) come from these four programs – Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles (Prime doco), Fellow Travelers (Paramount+ series), Erotic Stories (SBS series) and Darradong Local Council (7mate and 7plus). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Burning Girls, Payback, Surviving Summer
October 19, 2023 01:23 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBAnother busy week in front of the TV with some great recommendations. The Burning Girls (Paramount+ series) arrives in time for Halloween. Payback (BritBox series) is a British crime drama from Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio. Surviving Summer (Netflix, two series) is a family drama from Australian producer Joanna Werner. Never Let Him Go (Disney+ documentary) comes from ABC News in the US and Blackfella Films in Australia. Also this week The Burial (Prime movie) and Andrew talks about his...
Beckham, Lessons in Chemistry, Frasier
October 12, 2023 22:35 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Long Shadow, Bargain, Love is in the Air
October 08, 2023 19:36 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThree very different dramas on three different streaming platforms this week. Love is in the Air (Netflix movie) is a romcom starring Delta Goodrem about a Queensland airline serving the Whitsunday Islands. Bargain (Paramount+ series 6 episodes) is a dystopian drama from Korea that covers a lot of ground and many troubling issues – and that is just the first episode. The Long Shadow (Stan 7 episodes) is a stunning crime drama that takes a very different look at the investigation into the Yor...
C*A*U*G*H*T, While the Men Are Away, Sex Education
September 28, 2023 23:41 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWe start this episode with a detailed review of the new Stan Original C*A*U*G*H*T from creator and star Kick Gurry. Next up is the wonderful new drama While the Men Are Away (SBS) which details life in a country town during the Second World War. Lastly, Andrew has a look at the new season of Sex Education (Netflix). There is also discussion about what series we have recently finished, ads on SBS and Binge, we list our Show of the Week and tease some of the great TV coming in the weeks ahead....
Bonus episode: Kick Gurry tells us all about C*A*U*G*H*T
September 27, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBOur latest bonus episode features Andrew and James talking to the writer, producer and director of C*A*U*G*H*T, Kick Gurry. All episodes are now available to watch on Stan. Just how did Gurry get some of Hollywood's biggest stars, who appear alongside Australia's finest, to work on this Aussie independent production? The movie tells the story of Australian troops sent into a conflict zone. After their capture they make a hostage video that goes viral around the world. See omnystudio.com/lis...
Super Models, Far North, The Other Black Girl, A Pack of Lies
September 21, 2023 02:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOne documentary and three new dramas this week. The documentary is The Super Models (AppleTV+) which features the life and times of Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista and Naomi Campbell. The dramas are Far North (Paramount+), The Other Black Girl (Disney+) and The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies (BBC First on Foxtel & Binge). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gold, The Changeling, Wilderness & Neighbours
September 14, 2023 23:11 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThree international dramas reviewed this week plus Andrew speaks about the first episodes of the relaunch of Neighbours. The Changeling (AppleTV+) is a horror/fantasy series that starts well. Wilderness (Prime Video) is a six-episode suspense thriller with Jenna Coleman in the lead role. The Gold (Paramount+) is a drama about a massive British robbery in 1983 starring Hugh Bonneville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Newsreader (S2), Morning Wars (S3), The Lovers and The Dry
September 10, 2023 23:14 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIt's a special shows about TV week. Three new series this week all feature fictional TV programs. The Newsreader (S2 ABC and iview) returns with loads more drama from the eighties newsroom where Helen and Dale are TV's golden couple. Morning Wars (S3 AppleTV+) returns with Alex Levy still hosting breakfast TV and Bradley Jackson reading the evening news. Finally we look at The Lovers (Binge/Foxtel), a romcom about a TV current affairs host sent to Belfast to record his weekly series. So good...
Bonus episode: Nine head of programming Hamish Turner
September 08, 2023 06:43 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIt is Upfront time in TV land. This year Andrew and James are recording special episodes with each of the FTA network programmers after their Upfront events where they preview the year ahead. First up is Nine's Hamish Turner who talks about innovation at 9Now, why Nine doesn't have more drama series and the growth and subsequent challenge facing global streaming platforms and lots more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One Night, Who Is Erin Carter? plus Pluto TV, sub numbers & classic movies
September 01, 2023 03:14 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBTwo major drama series this week – a quirky action thriller from Spain & England, Who Is Erin Carter? (Netflix), then a new Australian drama about female relationships, One Night. Andrew talks about the unleashing of 50 new FTA FAST TV channels via Pluto TV and James details the subscriber numbers and how best to budget when it comes to streaming subscriptions. We also look at six classic movies new to Paramount+ this month. Remember to email us: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listen...
TV Gold - John Farnham - Finding the Voice – The story behind the box office blockbuster
August 25, 2023 00:08 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBTo coincide with the home entertainment release of the John Farnham feature length documentary, TV Gold has recorded a special episode dedicated to the Australian singing superstar. TV Gold hosts Andrew Mercado and James Manning are joined by co-manager and long-time Farnham family friend David Wilson who reveals the lengthy discussions he and Glenn Wheatley initially had with John about making the documentary. David also discusses the highlights of John’s career as captured by the filmmaker...
Without Sin, The Winter King, Red White & Royal Blue
August 23, 2023 23:21 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBVicky McClure stars in Without Sin (Seven/7plus), a truly gripping British crime drama where for a change of pace McClure is not portraying a police officer, but a taxi driver. Also this episode we review The Winter King (Stan) which tells the fictional story of King Arthur in fifth century Britain after his falling out with his father King Uther. Finally a movie for a bit of light entertainment – Red, White & Royal Blue (Prime Video) is a romcom with a difference starring Uma Thurman as the...
Mother & Son, The Sixth Commandment, Outback Farm, Painkiller
August 18, 2023 00:27 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBTwo big shows this week – first up is the reboot of Mother and Son (ABC/iview). Starring Matt Okine and Denise Scott, the Aussie sitcom created a debate in this episode with Andrew and James having very different opinions about its first outing. Next is a drama that the hosts expect to be amongst the best TV of the year. The Sixth Commandment stars Timothy Spall, Anne Reid and a what could surely be a BAFTA-winning performance from Eanna Hardwicke as the very creepy Ben. Don’t. Miss. This. S...
RFDS, Billions, Only Murders in The Building, Telemarketers
August 10, 2023 05:06 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWhat characteristic links the three returning dramas Andrew and James review this week? The shows are RFDS S2 (Seven/7plus), Only Murders in the Building S3 (Disney+) and Billions S7 (Stan). A new documentary reviewed is HBO’s Telemarketers (Foxtel/Binge). We also discuss The Inspired Unemployed Impractical Jokers (10) and the Catalyst special The Soundtrack of Australia ABC/iview). There are also a couple of series that make the Finished list with all episodes viewed. Don’t forget to email...
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Justified: City Primevil, Physical S3, Logies
August 03, 2023 23:10 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBAfter recording a bonus episode dedicated to The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (Prime Video), Andrew and James give their own thoughts on how successful it is. (Spoiler: very) Also this week they review Justified: City Primevil (Disney+), Physical (S3 AppleTV+) and they look at the 2023 TV Week Logie winners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus episode: Inside The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart
August 02, 2023 23:48 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBTV Gold takes you inside the biggest Australian drama of the year, Prime Video’s The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. Join Sarah Christie (Prime Video) and Jodi Matterson (series executive producer) as they talk about adapting the bestseller and finding the key cast members – from Sigourney Weaver and Leah Purcell to Asher Keddie and Alycia Debnam-Carey. They reveal all the wonderful Australian places where the series was shot and talk about the special effects that created one of the iconic loca...
Fifteen-Love, War on Waste S3, The Catch, The Bear S2
July 27, 2023 23:03 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBFour series under the microscope this episode: Two UK dramas on BBC First (Foxtel/Binge) – Fifteen-Love with Aidan Turner and Ella Lily Hyland, and The Catch with Jason Watkins and Poppy Gilbert. We also watch the return of Craig Reucassel in War on Waste S3 and look at the rebuilding of the Chicago restaurant featured in The Bear. Hard decision had to be made – what could be Show of the Week? There is also some great correspondence from two TV Gold listeners. Please send your thoughts, cri...
The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race, Special Ops: Lioness, Minx (S2)
July 20, 2023 23:01 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThree very different programs this week starting with a real surprise package – The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race from producer Andrea Keir on 10 and Paramount+. We also review producer Taylor Sheridan's new series Special Ops: Lioness (Paramount+) and the second season of Minx (Stan). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bay of Fires, Full Circle, The Betoota Advocate
July 14, 2023 03:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBThis week we talk in detail about the success Marta Dusseldorp should have with Bay of Fires (ABC/iview) in which she stars. Also we review Full Circle (Binge/Foxtel), The Betoota Advocate (Paramount+) and Superpowered: The DC Story (Binge/Foxtel). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus episode: Marta Dusseldorp on Bay of Fires
July 12, 2023 06:15 - 38 minutes - 35 MBA bonus episode of TV Gold this week as Andrew and James interview Marta Dusseldorp, co-creator and star of Bay of Fires. She talks about another quirky mystery set in Tasmania, but the creators wanted to avoid the stereotypes. Marta also talks about moving the family to Tasmania and her life on the island state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Limbo, The Last Daughter, Wham! Six Four
July 06, 2023 04:19 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBReviews this week of Limbo with Simon Baker, Rob Collins and Natasha Wanganeen (ABC, iview), The Last Daughter with Brenda Matthews (Netflix), Wham! with George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley (Netflix), and Six Four with Kevin McKidd and Vinette Robinson (Britbox). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus episode: Producer & writer Jason Herbison
June 29, 2023 23:55 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe longtime Neighbours executive producer Jason Herbison is guest in a special bonus episode. He talks about his “suburban noir” drama Riptide (a TV Gold Show of the Week), and his stellar TV career writing and producing primetime FTA dramas. He also reveals the rollercoaster ride of emotions he experienced when Neighbours was first cancelled and then re-commissioned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.