Australian TV
The real-life Navy story that reads like an episode of Utopia
This real life submarine situation proved that Utopia is not so far from the truth
- by Tony Wright
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Five series in, Rob Sitch still can’t escape Utopia
When the actor-director and his Working Dog colleagues think of a joke, the Nation Building Authority is still the best place to express it
- by John Mangan
He helped us fall in love with the burbs, now Tim Ross has a new dream
It’s not all postmodern, mid-century gems in Designing a Legacy; instead the architecture buff has the bush, social housing and urban design in mind.
- by Bridget McManus
Magazine
Sunday Life
The May 21 Edition
In our cover story this week, Miranda Otto talks about her busy pandemic years, family, and her long-time fascination with cults, the theme of her new series, The Clearing.
‘Sometimes it fills that gap for people’: Miranda Otto on the dangerous appeal of cult leaders
The Australian star of Lord of the Rings, Fires and Wellmania plays a cult leader in the new drama series, The Clearing.
- by Garry Maddox
Magic Mixies a spell for success but do they pass the kids’ TV test?
With a million magic units sold, a series on Netflix, and new products by the day, Magic Mixies is a global success story. But what does it say about kids’ TV?
- by Karl Quinn
‘Love of a different kind’: The relationship Ryan Corr won’t let go of
The star drew on an age-old friendship while playing Charlie, who struggles with the loss of best friend in the new ABC black comedy In Limbo.
- by Bridget McManus
Opinion
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Liz Ellis says ‘yes’ is the key to success, so I asked when she was entering politics
The former Diamonds’ captain is now “Ellis Everywhere”. Her latest triumph is winning reality TV show I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here. Is a move to Canberra next?
- by Peter FitzSimons
‘Squealing on the inside’: Myf Warhurst on her surprise teen-crush co-star
The broadcaster and writer chats about ageing, treading the boards and the bad boys of ’80s teen movies.
- by Benjamin Law
Cold Feet creator and star power make for crime show with bite
Game of Thrones’ John Bradley and Downton Abbey’s Joanne Froggatt lead a glossy murder mystery set in Australia.
- by John Mangan
‘Really uncomfortable’: The Five Bedrooms scene fans still talk about
Actor Katie Robertson says a stillbirth episode in the sharehouse drama hit a nerve with viewers, who still contact her to share their experiences.
- by Bridget McManus