As 'pig in Cuban heels' former BBC political correspondent is propelled forward by impish viewer votes, the man himself loses his nerve and figures this is 'a joke too far'.
Don McGlashan's music was used in a political montage by TVNZ last week to celebrate the National's victory. His response was that he "would rather have sex with a very ugly crayfish than let them use my music."
The second 'Underbelly' will have bum cracks and pubic hair. The nation heard this first at SPAA. Do you think this is an enticing vision? 'Geez dear, let's watch this one - it has the naked bum of a coke-addled Sydney crook.
Thanks to The Wiggles and H20''s success in the States, the Australian accent is becoming acceptable in kids shows. Don''t come the raw prawn, not even beyond the black stump!
Peter Gawler and Greg Haddrick took an audience of producers through the moves to make 'Underbelly', which now involves the ultimate program of sequels - just keep going backwards.
Australian-born executive producer Drew Lesser criticised the US version of Kath & Kim at the Screen Producers Conference. Gina Riley politely points out that NBC has commissioned the full season.
The Chaser will be returning next year, but not with the $6m budget reported. However, they might be able to come up more money if Kerry O'Brien is willing to help.
ABC TV has announced its line-up for 2009. Some (like the Michael Harvey-David Taft drama Dirt Game) have been known for a long time. Others – like a poetry project from the boys at Freehand Productions – are new (and downright weird). It’s not even reality poetry!
This is a nice review of Summer Heights High from The Boston Globe. Delightfully claims that it is original - and then says it is like a lot of other shows.
