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Started by TroyHoward
No More Daily Show!
Hey can anyone find out what has happened? Comedy Central in NZ has pulled The Daily Show and the Colbert Report. Sky TV has no…
Last post by JeromeKharley at 09:00AM, 19 Dec 2022 -
Started by Graeme Edgeler
Colbert Report starts Wednesday
From Philip Wakefield in the DomPost's TV Week (on-line here). The Colbert Report starts on NZ television on Wednesday ... apparently Sky now has a…
Last post by Kumara Republic at 02:05AM, 1 Feb 2021 -
Started by Hadyn Green
Top Gear and reality TV
I came to a realisation yesterday while writing in this thread (mainly) about boy racers. I was able to figure out why I don't like…
Last post by John Farrell at 05:19PM, 15 Oct 2019 -
Started by Robyn Gallagher
New Charlie Brooker series
Fans of the acerbic television-watching Englishman will be interesting in his new series "You Have Been Watching". It's an hour-long quiz/panel show, where Brooker is…
Last post by John Farrell at 07:33PM, 3 Oct 2017 -
Started by InternationalObserver
MEDIA CYNICISM - A Case Study
Kudos (overdue) to One News who didn't just roll over and play nice when one of their bigger advertisers (Noel Leeming) employed Erin Brokovich to…
Last post by Russell Brown at 01:07PM, 8 Feb 2017 -
Started by Pete Sime
C4 not picking up The Daily Show this year
Hi everyone I sent some feedback on C4's website asking why they hadn't scheduled The Daily Show this week as new episodes are being broadcast…
Last post by Susan Main at 04:58PM, 6 Oct 2013 -
Started by jon_knox
The risks of older fatherhood
Radio NZ interview regarding a study on the risks of older fatherhood. Seems to confirm what elder siblings will perhaps claim to have intrinsically understood…
Last post by DexterX at 10:11PM, 5 Mar 2013 -
Started by Graeme Edgeler
'Generation Kill' to air in Prime Time
Would you believe it? After putting The Wire on in a post-midnight slot for five years, TVNZ are going to air Generation Kill. In prime…
Last post by Sam F at 03:21PM, 11 Jun 2010 -
Started by Graeme Edgeler
Prime on Freeview - now
Woohoo!
Last post by Graeme Edgeler at 11:28AM, 17 Aug 2009 -
Started by Robyn Gallagher
Eating Media Lunch
It's back on the telly for another season! Fridays at 9.30 on TV2. So let us direct our EML-related love and/or scorn here. I'm currently…
Last post by duke at 12:29AM, 21 Jul 2009 -
Started by Graeme Edgeler
Beyond product placement
A fascinating NY Times article about how the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has been using "message placement" to spread their messages on H.I.V. prevention,…
Last post by Graeme Edgeler at 06:11PM, 3 Apr 2009 -
Started by Graeme Edgeler
The Wire - Season 5 to air
Just so you don't miss it, season five of The Wire will air from next Monday night/Tuesday morning. Set your FreeVos and MySkys (sp?) for…
Last post by Danielle at 11:45AM, 10 Mar 2009 -
Started by Graeme Edgeler
For fans of The Wire
David Simon gets a little annoyed with the state of journalism, so tries to do something about it. Read here. Seriously, do.
Last post by giovanni tiso at 11:00AM, 4 Mar 2009 -
Started by jon_knox
The real crisis? We stopped being wise
With so much discussion regarding legislation at the moment, perhaps it's timely to share this TED presentation, (streaming, vid) which considers the carrot & the stick.…
Last post by jon_knox at 02:38AM, 19 Feb 2009 -
Started by jon_knox
Neil Young - Don't be denied
Happened to catch an excellent Neil Young documentary a couple of weeks ago. It was called "Don't be Denied" and was from the BBC. Here's…
Last post by jon_knox at 03:23AM, 13 Feb 2009 -
Started by jon_knox
The accuracy of forecasts
I happened to listen to an interview with Prof Philip Tetlock a couple of weeks ago, in which he talks about the insights arising from…
Last post by jon_knox at 11:06PM, 1 Feb 2009 -
Started by jon_knox
The science & politics of disgust
BBC Radio 4 program on the science of disgust. Also explores the political dimension of disgust.
Last post by jon_knox at 03:35AM, 23 Jan 2009 -
Started by jon_knox
Weekly Media Review in Zimbabwe
After over the weekend hearing a repeat of Chris Laidlaw's interview of David Coltart, a senior MDC politician talking about the political developments in Zimbabwe…
Last post by jon_knox at 01:15AM, 21 Jan 2009 -
Started by jon_knox
Something for Language pedants
The following link is for the one or 2 Language pedants who follow Public Address regularly and for people who find Stephen Fry amusing. It…
Last post by jon_knox at 06:48AM, 9 Jan 2009 -
Started by jon_knox
Stephen Fry and the Gutenberg (printing) Press
The BBC's website for this program correctly states:
Last post by jon_knox at 10:08AM, 30 Dec 2008 -
Started by Robyn Gallagher
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe on television news
/**/ Series four of Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe is currently screening in the UK. Screenwipe is a bit like Eating Media Lunch, only because it's the…
Last post by Robyn Gallagher at 11:17PM, 23 Dec 2008 -
Started by jon_knox
On the diagnosis of mental illness.
The BBC has recently screened a 2 part program regarding the diagnosis of mental illness. Somewhat blurring the line between reality television and documentary, an…
Last post by jon_knox at 04:44AM, 20 Nov 2008 -
Started by jon_knox
Not fogotten - Ian Hislop on conscientious objectors
Just caught the end of what seemed to be a very thoughtful doco on conscientious objectors called "Not forgotten", with Ian Hislop wearing his serious…
Last post by jon_knox at 05:49AM, 12 Nov 2008 -
Started by JohnAmiria
The Candidates do "Stand-Up"
Don't you wish our lot could be this good? I thought Obama did a great job (altho' second half is a bit slow) /**/ McCain…
Last post by JohnAmiria at 06:06PM, 20 Oct 2008 -
Started by Paul Dowden
The Hollowmen
ABC TV here in Aus seem to have nicked the name for a Frontlinesque satire for the noughties. Do they owe Nicky Hager a pint…
Last post by Paul Williams at 02:53PM, 24 Jul 2008