Television
Television Critic Melenie Parkes
Melenie has the latest on The Emmy's, and reviews The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Prime, 10.30pm weeknights and Urban Myths which starts this week on Sky Art Audio
'Larry’s genius has always been story'
Comedian and writer Susie Essman plays the loud, ball-busting, expletive-driven Susie Greene on hit American comedy Curb your Enthusiasm, alongside comic genius Larry David. Audio
Television Critic Jane Bowron
Jane discusses two documentaries, People and Power and Who Owns New Zealand Now. Audio
Colin Hogg - Favourites from The High Road
Colin Hogg has worked for several decades in newspapers, magazines and television, and has also published several books. In 2000, he won a national television scriptwriting award for his work on… Audio
The Therapist
Dr Siri Sat Nam Singh’s therapy sessions with musicians and pop stars are currently screening on Sky TV's Viceland channel in a show called The Therapist. Audio
The things that move Miriama McDowell
Actor, director and writer Miriama McDowell talks about her love of family, her craving for stability and the treasured op-shop chair which connects her to a beloved auntie. Audio
Television Critic - Alex Casey
Top of the Lake S2 (UKTV), Angie Tribeca (DUKE), Ozark (NETFLIX) and Love Island (TVNZ2). Audio
Screen Gems - the great music documentaries
Irene Gardiner talks to Lynn Freeman about some of the great documentaries about rock and roll - including ones about Fleetwood Mac, Split Enz, Nick Cave, the Flying Nun label, and a new one about… Audio
Nick Malmholt - Soap Star
Nick Malmholt is script producer on Shortland Street. Since he kissed goodbye to his career in journalism, Malmholt has worked as a writer, executive producer and creator on productions around the… Audio
TV Review - Tamar Munch
Tamar Munch reviews The Deuce on Sky TV's Soho channel, TVNZ1's Rachel's Tour of Beauty and Netflix crime drama Ozark. Audio
Television Critic - Phil Wallington
This week Phil takes a look at the TV3-Fairfax Collaborative report on some of the operations carried out by the New Zealand Defense Force in Afghanistan. He also casts a critical eye over the new… Audio
Viewing with Lara Strongman
Lara has been watching British comedy show Friday Night Dinner, and Paula Penfold's investigation into New Zealand's role in Afghanistan The Valley. Audio
Television Critic, Melenie Parkes
Melenie discusses three programmes today: Prime Suspect: Tennison, TVNZ1, Comrade Detective, Amazon Prime, Gay Of Thrones, Amazon Prime, You Tube. Audio
Miranda Harcourt: poo, placentae and ashes
Actor, director and acting coach Miranda Harcourt talks about taking a back seat to her three children, working with international talent and a pouch of ashes that has special significance. Audio
Television Critic Geoff Lealand
Dr Geoff Lealand is associate professor of Screen and Media studies at Waikato University - and has been watching a few gems on Sky's channels: Audio
The 30th anniverary of Gloss
30 years ago the first episode of the TV series Gloss went to air. Peter Elliott, who played the scheming Rex Redfern, looks back on New Zealand's answer to Dynasty. Video, Audio
Television Critic Alex Casey
Alex talks about some of the on-demand content she has been watching while on holiday; Game of Thrones (Sky and Neon), Search Party (Lightbox), Friends from College (Netflix), and Grace and Frankie… Audio
Television Critic Linda Burgess
Linda reviews Top of the Lake: China Girl, The Keepers on Netflix and Dave Gorman - Modern Life is Goodish on Duke Audio
Kanoa Lloyd can't let go
TV presenter Kanoa Lloyd talks to Sonia Sly about her penchant for pretty hoarding, pottery and why she finds it hard to let go...in this episode of podcast, Just One Thing. Audio
Catching the Black Widow
The fascinating true story of how Helen Milner was charged with the murder of her husband has been turned into a television film. Audio