Australian comedy

New ABC comedy Optics will master the art of spin
Charles Firth will star as a veteran PR flack in Optics, an ABC scripted comedy about crisis PR that's begun…

ABC Comedy: it's banter that rules the roost
Remember the good old days of scripted comedy, sitcoms and sketch shows? Nowadays, it's all just banter, quizzes and talking…

Tim Minchin is BACK in a big way
Minchin's return to stage after a seven-year hiatus is captured beautifully in BACK, as are all the laughs, gasps and…

Win the Week? More like Things Look Bleak for the TV comedy quiz
The ABC keeps smashing the buzzer when it comes to greenlighting comedy quiz shows ... but it's time to try…

TV Review: Rosehaven S5 is a Tassie holiday away with good friends
Anthony Morris sings the praises of the ABC's consistently charming Tasmanian comedy as it launches its final season.