TV Gold
403 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days 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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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.
Hijack, Gold Diggers, No Escape
June 29, 2023 23:39 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThis week’s key reviews cover Hijack (AppleTV+) with Idris Elba and Archie Punjabi, Gold Diggers (ABC/iview) with Claire Lovering and Danielle Walker, and No Escape (Paramount+) with Abigail Lawrie, Sean Keenan and Susie Porter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Warnie, Riptide and Queen of Oz
June 22, 2023 00:34 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBAll Australian episode with three new productions. Warnie (Nine) is an entertaining dramatisation of the life and times of Shane Warne. Riptide (10) is a cracking whodunnit from producer Jason Herbison. Queen of Oz (ABC) features Catherine Tate in a return to form via a comedy from Lingo Pictures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Swarm, First Inventors, The Crowded Room, Based on a True Story
June 16, 2023 01:12 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBFour intriguing programs from around the globe this week. The Crowded Room (AppleTV+) features Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried in a crime mystery that starts in 1979. First Inventors (10/NITV) tracks the work of First Nations investigators who delve into over 65,000 years of invention and innovation. Based on a True Story (Foxtel/Binge) is a comedy that parodies a true crime podcast. The Swarm (Foxtel/Binge) is the most ambitious series this week. It's an eco-thriller about an underwater...
The Idol, Year Of and Funny Woman
June 07, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBThe Idol is igniting debate about the merits of the sex soaked saga from HBO (Binge/Foxtel) just days after it replaced Succession in the schedule. Also on the show this week we look at the Bump spin-off, Year Of (Stan), and British period drama Funny Woman (Binge/Foxtel). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deadloch, Nacho and Hunt for Raoul Moat
June 01, 2023 08:05 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBA diverse slate of good shows this episode starting with Prime Video's feminist noir comedy Deadloch set in Tasmania. There's lots to like, but watch it for Kate Box. Stan has the Spanish drama about real life adult movie star Nacho Vidal. It's a sex-filled R-rated romp telling how Nacho went on to feature in around 700 porn movies. Finally we look at Hunt for Raoul Moat on Britbox which is a brilliant dramatisation of Britain's biggest manhunt for a very violent offender. See omnystudio.co...
Copy of Deadloch, Nacho and Hunt for Raoul Moat
June 01, 2023 08:05 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBA diverse slate of good shows this episode starting with Prime Video's feminist noir comedy Deadloch set in Tasmania. There's lots to like, but watch it for Kate Box. Stan has the Spanish drama about real life adult movie star Nacho Vidal. It's a sex-filled R-rated romp telling how Nacho went on to feature in around 700 porn movies. Finally we look at Hunt for Raoul Moat on Britbox which is a brilliant dramatisation of Britain's biggest manhunt for a very violent offender. See omnystudio.co...
Ringside as the Roys rumble in Succession finale
May 29, 2023 05:32 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBBonus episode: Andrew and James unwrap all the drama from the Waystar board vote in the final ever episode of Succession. In this bonus episode we also have a competition with a great Succession prize pack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Clearing, Platonic and Love to Love You, Donna Summer
May 25, 2023 04:06 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThe Clearing is the first Disney+ Australian original drama production. It’s well made with a great cast, but will audiences shy away from the subject matter? Also Rose Byrne is reunited with Seth Rogan on AppleTV+ in a relationship that is very Platonic. Then relive some great dancefloor classics and learn about the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer on Foxtel & Binge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bupkis, In Limbo, Silo, Air and High Desert
May 18, 2023 05:39 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThere are a few thumbs up, a definite thumbs down and a couple of maybes in this week’s program list. The new episodes include Pete Davidson’s life exposed in Bupkis (Foxtel/Binge). The new Australian series In Limbo (ABC/iview) balances between comedy and the sorrow of loss. High Desert and Silo are both biggish budget productions on AppleTV+ with one more successful than the other. Finally we look at Air (Prime Video), the drama about Nike signing Michael Jordan that reunites Matt Damo...
Ten Pound Poms, Messenger, Town Called Malice & Queen Charlotte
May 11, 2023 04:38 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBMore excellent viewing tips this week from the new series Ten Pounds Poms (Stan) and Queen Charlotte (Netflix) to The Messenger (ABC) and A Town Called Malice (Foxtel/Binge). Plus listener emails, the return of Five Bedrooms, and Tim Ross with a must-watch series on Aussie homes. What will be the TV Gold Show of the Week? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Murder, Spies, two Diplomats, Plumbers and new Australian drama
May 04, 2023 03:42 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBAnother massive week of quality TV from Love & Death (Foxtel/Binge) with a murder in Texas, Citadel brings big budget spies to the smaller screen, two new series both called The Diplomat (Netflix & Foxtel/Binge), White House Plumbers (Foxtel/Binge) and great new Aussie dramas Safe Home (SBS) and North Shore (10). A lot to choose for show of the week. Email Andrew and James at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dead Ringers, Fatal Attraction, Mrs Davis
April 27, 2023 23:50 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jennifer Garner's latest, a not-so erotic thriller and Mrs Maisel
April 20, 2023 01:38 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beef, The Power, Transatlantic...and that Succession bombshell
April 14, 2023 00:31 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Claremont Murders, Dreamland, Rabbit Hole & Aunty Donna
April 06, 2023 02:43 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBSpecial Easter viewing episode featuring joint Show of the Week winners: Seven's The Claremont Murders and Foxtel/Binge comedy Dreamland. Also Paramount+ drama Rabbit Hole with Kiefer Sutherland and ABC's Aunty Donna's Coffee Cafe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Netflix's Wellmania and second seasons of Love Me & Schmigadoon
March 30, 2023 04:14 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn the first of our rebranded TV Gold episodes, Andrew and James watch the second seasons of Love Me (Foxtel/Binge) and Schmigadoon (AppleTV+). The biggest release of the week is arguably Celeste Barber in Wellmania (Netflix). They also watch Big Door Prize (AppleTV+) with Chris O'Dowd and James questions the hype surrounding The Night Agent (Netflix). One of the hosts reveals a new reality format addiction and the Shows of the Week are revealed. Don't forget to send us your opinions on thes...
Mercado & Manning: Succession, Lucky Hank, Close to Me & more
March 23, 2023 05:08 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBHurrah! The final season of HBO's Succession is landing this week plus we look at Extrapolations (AppleTV+), Lucky Hank (Stan), Close to Me (ABC), Class of 07 (Prime) and History of the World Part 2 (Disney+). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: In Our Blood, Luther, Babyteeth & more
March 16, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBNew major ABC drama In Our Blood, Netflix telemovie Luther: The Falled Son, Babyteeth, Unprisoned, the Oscars and loads more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: Under the Vines, Marilyn Monroe Reframed
March 09, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBRebecca Gibney back on FTA TV in Under the Vines, SBS On Demand screening CNN's Reframed: Marilyn Monroe doco with Alicia Malone and SBS compelling doco The Swap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: Daisy Jones and the Six, Rain Dogs
March 02, 2023 22:30 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBTwo major new series that will draw big audiences to Prime and HBO on Foxtel & Binge this year. Also this week The Consultant and more on Bad Behaviour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning: Con artist caper & retro sci-fi!
February 27, 2023 01:05 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBTwo great viewing options this week – Sharper with Julianne Moore and Hello Tomorrow with Billy Crudup and Hank Azaria. Plus lots more and our Programs of the Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: Bonus episode all about Andrew
February 17, 2023 03:23 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBAndrew Mercado has been working on a documentary series called Outrageous. Listen to him explain why he launched this new project and then learn all about how the kid working in travel became a soap opera and TV historian! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: Last King of the Cross and Nolly
February 17, 2023 03:21 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBTwo massive new series are reviewed this episode. Which one of them will be voted "Show of the week" by James and Andrew – the UK drama from Russell T Davies or the authorised biopic of John Ibrahim? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning: From Harrison Ford to Poker Face
February 07, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThis episode Harrison Ford in 1923 and Shrinking, Poker Face and its great guest cast plus the Netflix features The Glass Onion, You People and Pamela: A Love Story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: Happy Valley, The Last of Us, Black Snow
February 02, 2023 04:48 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn the first episode for 2023, Mediaweek's Andrew Mercado and James Manning dive into six big shows inc Stonehouse, Fleishman in Trouble and The Watcher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning Best TV of 2022: Part 1
December 01, 2022 18:01 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThere’s been a lot of great series in 2022. Here is our guide for your best summer TV, over 40 binge-able series! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning Best (and worst) TV & Movies of 2022: Part 2
December 01, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBDon’t miss Andrew’s list of TV to avoid. Life is too short for rubbish! Plus our guide to the best streaming platform original movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: Colin From Accounts, Wednesday, Chippendales
November 24, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBYour weekly TV guide includes reviews of a cracking new Aussie comedy Colin From Accounts, Welcome to Chippendales and Tim Burton's TV series Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: Roast of Paul Hogan, The English, Yellowstone
November 17, 2022 23:26 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBAnother massive week of TV with Seven bringing back the celebrity roast format, the launch of a new season of Yellowstone, Emily Blunt in the revenge western The English + Dangerous Liaisons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning: Special episode with Heartbreak High EP Carly Heaton
November 16, 2022 04:18 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBProducer Carly Heaton joins Andrew Mercado & James Manning to talk about the Netflix reboot of Heartbreak High. She also speaks about some of her other great drama series for Foxtel & Fremantle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: The Crown and TV odd couples
November 11, 2022 00:44 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBAndrew Mercado & James Manning have opposing views on season 5 of The Crown. They share similar views though on the odd couples in Upright and Chivalry. And what about those auctions on The Block! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: Is this best drama of the year?
November 04, 2022 03:12 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBTop of new TV reviews this week is the Stanley Tucci/David Tennant drama Inside Man on Netflix. Also returning series of Doc Martin and Abbott Elementary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: Ray + Raymond, Stuff British Stole, Halloween
October 28, 2022 04:04 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBMarc Fennell's Stuff the British Stole, Raymond + Ray, Notre Dame burns, plus Andrew's Halloween TV guide...spooky! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: Is there too much spewing in TV dramas?
October 20, 2022 23:07 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBShantaram (AppleTV+), Playlist (Netflix), Karen Pirie (BritBox), The Stranger (Netflix) and enough with the vomit scenes already! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: Significant Others, Reboot, Ridley
October 14, 2022 01:46 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBABC has commissioned another cracking drama in Significant Others. We also look at Reboot on Disney+, Ridley on BritBox and lots more this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning: 007 songs, Marilyn and Dr Ben Wishaw
October 06, 2022 22:22 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBWhat has Netflix done to Marilyn Monroe? Plus the brilliant Prime doco The Sound of 007 and Ben Wishaw at his best in This Is Going To Hurt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: This England, Dahmer and Sidney
September 29, 2022 03:47 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThis England has arrived from BBC First just hours after it launched in the UK. Andrew and James also review Thai Rescue and Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story from Netflix. Plus Sidney, Kath & Kim plus they revisit Sweet and Sour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercado & Manning on TV: Bali 2002, Australian Wars, Last Light
September 25, 2022 23:04 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOne of the most important series this year is The Australian Wars on SBS. Also recommended by Andrew and James is Stan's Bali 2002 and Last Light. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.