The Best Australian Television Has/Had to Offer!
In fairly precise order of what I think is the best in way of television that Australia has to offer past or present.
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- StarsPowderfingerQueens of the Stone AgeChris CornellRage is the most popular all-night music show in Australia. It screens nationally on ABC TV. Rage was first screened in April 1987. On Fridays rage plays new releases followed by the national Top 50. On Saturdays rage features Specials and guest programmers. Saturday nights 'Specials' can feature one particular band or artist, so viewers can see a number of videos by their favourite artists all in the one night. Rage has no presenter except on Saturdays shows when rage has musicians as guest VJ's. Rage won "Best National Music Video Programme" in the 1991 Australian Music Industry Awards. It repeatedly wins "Most Popular Australian Music TV show" in the Australian Music Awards. In 1998, rage released a double cd compilationand in November 1999 a second double cd compilation was put together. Rage often plays old episodes of Bandstand & Countdown hosted by Molly Meldrum.An institution that must never be cut from ABC. Serving the only music worth listening to on Australian TV.
- CreatorJohn SafranStarsJohn SafranJustin HeazlewoodCostas KiliasJohn Safran is back with his most daring and personal adventure yet. It's about cross-cultural, interracial and interfaith love.Documentary genius.
- StarsJohn SafranGavin WoodDavid SerafinIn his most ludicrously ambitious project yet, world-famous media hooligan John Safran scours the world in search of God... AND FINDS HIM.... Or, at least, a lot of folk who believe they have.As above.
- StarsJohn SafranAnt KeoghRob HibbertJohn Safran explores the music industry with this hilarious and informative show.John Safran's Music Jamboree, as above.
- StarsDavid StrattonMargaret PomeranzJudith LucyFollowing the 18-year success of their reviews on The Movie Show (1991), renowned Australian critics and film supporters David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz take to a new show, where each week they review five of the latest releases - ranging from big budget flicks to independent Iranian films - always with their unique chemistry, and familiar style that has made them Australian cultural icons.David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz are Australia two most well known film critics. Their opinions are always well worth listening to for suggestions, and the discord between the two of them gives their combined opinion a nice balance. Its always funny when David throws little hissy fits when he disagrees with Margaret.
- StarsRachel WardGeoffrey RushKimberley DaviesBryan Brown introduces stories of the bizarre and the supernatural. Sometimes serious, often comical, but always with a twist at the end of the story.Bryan Brown presents and often acts in Twisted Tales and Two Twisted, one of the best TV programmes to ever grace Australia's airwaves. Some great stars appeared on this show such as Geoffry Rush, Sam Neil, Vince Colosimo, Roy Billing etc etc etc etc.
You can find both series of these in some of the larger video rental shops if you're lucky, so do yourself a favour and try to pick these up. - StarsWaseem KhanBryan BrownValentino del ToroThe worlds of the present, the future and the supernatural are the setting for the mystery series, two Twisted. A 7 x 1 hour anthology, each episode containing two half-hour stories. A follow-up to the 1996 anthology series Twisted TalesSame as above just ten years later. Just as good if not better.
- StarsChris LilleyAsolima TauatiIro UtaifeauThe life of a public school epitomized by disobedient student Jonah Takalua, self-absorbed private school exchange student Ja'mie King, and megalomaniac drama teacher Mr. G.Pretty funny show, kind of immature and just silly, but that's the appeal.
- CreatorChris LilleyStarsChris LilleyDeborah JonesGreg FairallA mockumentary exploring the issues faced by young males in the 21st century - their influences, their pressures, their dreams and ambitions.Same as above, Chris Lilly's second show.
- CreatorRockne S. O'BannonStarsBen BrowderClaudia BlackAnthony SimcoeThrown into a distant part of the universe, an Earth astronaut finds himself part of a fugitive alien starship crew.Although an Australian/American co-production, it deserves to be on this list. A fairly high quality science fiction drama.
- StarsJulian MorrowAndrew HansenChris TaylorThe show features sketches mocking social and political issues, and often feature comedic publicity stunts.Political satire, irony, crazy pranks, immaturity to the max.
This programme brought joy to the discontent and cynical for the years it was on television. - CreatorPhil LloydTrent O'DonnellStarsPhil LloydMandy BishopIvy NehlWhile other critics waste time with trivial matters such as film, food or art, one man dares to review all facets of life - our experiences, our emotions, our deepest, darkest desires - to rate them out of five stars.A really humourous show. Great satire of review programs.
- StarsJonathan HolmesPaul BarryMonica AttardMedia Watch is Australia's leading forum for media analysis and comment, screening on ABC TV.Exposing bad journalism for what it is. Too bad more people don't watch this informative piece of journalistic integrity.
- StarsJohn HowardJim WallaceTony AbbottABC TV's nightly national flagship current affairs programme.The best current affairs on television.
- StarsJenny BrockieKumi TaguchiAmanda CollingeTalk show with real everyday people with a story to tell. Hosted by Jenny Brockie. Variety of topics across a broad spectrum. Very thought provokingInsight is very insightful. If Q&A were on IMDB it would be placed one spot before this.
- StarsPaul FenechJohn BoxerAnnalise BraakensiekThe show focuses on the activities of Pauly and his fellow co-workers as they deliver pizzas for "Fat Pizza", the Sydney-based pizzeria of Bobo Gigliotti, whose slogan is "they're big and they're cheesy".Very funny most of the time.
- CreatorGeoffrey AtherdenStarsRuth CracknellGarry McDonaldHenri SzepsThe story of Maggie Beare, an elderly woman suffering from dementia (or so she says), and her faithful, yet long suffering son, Arthur. Despite all of Maggies manipulative ways, he is her carer, even if they don't always get along.A classic. Just enjoyable to watch.
- CreatorBrian NankervisStarsPeter LuscombeBrian NankervisJulia ZemiroHosted by Julia Zemiro, a quiz program where the topic is rock music. More than a quiz show: each episode features well known musical guests who perform songs of theirs with the house band and also compete in the show.
- StarsAnjali RaoAmos RobertsEvan WilliamsThe "Dateline" team report on and present international current affairs.
- CreatorJon CasimirAndrew DentonStarsWil AndersonRussel HowcroftTodd SampsonThe Gruen Transfer (TGT) is a show about advertising, how it works, and how it works on us. Hosted by the inimitable Wil Anderson, TGT decodes and defuses the commercial messages that swirl through our lives, with the help of a panel of ad industry experts.Funny and intelligent.
- StarsCaroline CraigPaul TassoneDieter BrummerEach season of this multi-award-winning television series takes you through a 13-episode run in the rise and fall of real-life Australian underworld figures as told from both sides of the law.Just a little bit trashy, but fairly good fun at the same time. The first season was definitely the best. For a country obsessed with its real life gangsters, the success and popularity of this crime drama should come as no surprise to any Australian.
- StarsRichard MellickAndrea BentschneiderKristoffer BornWell-known Australians play detective as they go in search of their family history, revealing secrets from the past.Pretty interesting.
- CreatorJason GannTony RogersAdam ZwarStarsJason GannAdam ZwarCindy WaddinghamA depressed man is the only one who can see his girlfriend's dog as a full-grown man in a dog suit.Oddly funny. Wilfred, the man in the dog suit. Simply odd to behold. Bizarre. Hilarious at times.
- CreatorRos BellengerStarsShaun MicallefAmanda KellerCharlie PickeringA game show where generation Baby Boomers, X and Y compete against each other to see who is the best. Each week the teams are headed by Amanda Keller, Charlie Pickering and Josh Thomas along with a guest each. They are then given questions about things that have happened over the past few decades. Hosted by comedian Shaun Micallef.Not the greatest, but not the worst. Sometimes funny, sometimes just boring and pointless. Shaun Micalif reminds me of an Australian Steven Fry for some reason.
- CreatorSanto CilauroTom GleisnerRob SitchStarsNicola ParryHeidi ArenaTom GleisnerAn improvisational comedy series in which a celebrity performer is dressed up in costume before passing through a door into a room where they are welcomed with the phrase "Thank God you're here."Sometimes hilarious, depending on the guests and the situations. If any of Australians top comedian's appear on this programme you should immediately tune in.
- StarsSteve PizzatiThe StigWarren BrownThis fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary, live up to their manufacturers' claims.Not as good as the British Top Gear, but a decent effort, especially for those more interested in Australian cars and cars built for Australian terrain.
- CreatorBevan LeeJohn HolmesStarsMelissa BerglandVirginia GayMelanie VallejoThe lives of four friends Bec, Sophie, Jenny and Frances are intertwined since their high school days when they were called losers. A reunion makes them realise that they are actually winners.Only seen a couple episodes, fairly new series. Doesn't seem bad for commercial television.
- StarsEric CampbellSally SaraMark CorcoranIn-depth documentary reports from all over the world about current events that often raise political controversy. Each episode covers a single topic.
- StarsPaul AllcornOutback house follows the incredible journey of a small group of intrepid Australians. who, travel back in time almost 150 years to live on a remote, 10,000 acre sheep station.
- StarsMerrick WattsTim RossAngry AndersonBased on the formula for a successful British show (Baddiel & Skinner Unplanned (2000)), Merrick & Rosso take questions from a studio audience about their experiences in life.
- StarsRichard MorecroftLily SernaDavid AstleTwo contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this quiz show. Hosted by Richard Morecroft, maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle.
- StarsMatthew WhiteDennis HoodNaomi RobsonSeven Network's nightly flagship current affairs programme.Simply to laugh at and to make yourself feel angry and depressed about the state of society and journalism in Australia. Really needs to be taken off the air as it just spreads misinformation while inciting bigotry, prejudice, hatred and fear. If you're aware and not blinded it can be absolutely hilarious and equally infuriating.
- StarsTracy GrimshawLeila McKinnonLeisa GoddardAn Australian current affairs program that broadcasts stories on community issues such as diet fads, welfare cheats, negligent doctors and dodgy builders.Exactly the same as above.