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Meg Watson

Meg Watson

Meg Watson is deputy TV editor at The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

Nick Mohammed appears in a new promo campaign for SBS.

From Ted Lasso to SBS? Nick Mohammed on life after Nate

The Ted Lasso star is yet to confirm he’s making an appearance in season four. But he does have a surprising gig in Australia.

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Best TV shows this year (so far): Celia Pacquola in Dog Park; Madeleine Sami and Kate Box in Deadloch; Kylie Minogue in her Netflix documentary; Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms; and Noah Wyle in The Pitt.

The best TV shows of the year (so far)

While big hitters such as The Pitt delivered, there have also been a few genuinely delightful surprises.

  • Meg Watson, Louise Rugendyke, Craig Mathieson, Debi Enker, Kylie Northover and Karl Quinn
The cast of Shark! (from left): Matt Nable, Ariarne Titmus, Lynne McGranger, Scott Cam, Sam Thaiday and Tammy Hembrow.

Yes, Scott Cam is being fed to some sharks – but this new show has a good reason

Come for the celebrity bloodlust, stay for the timely messages about safety and conservation. Shark! isn’t quite as silly as it seems.

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The best kids’ TV: Ms Rachel; Danny Go; the Wiggles’ Tree of Wisdom and Bluey.

Best and worst TV shows for kids – ranked by a tired parent

Yes, it would be great to have no screen time. But here are some decent options for when you inevitably break.

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Vaughan Mabee and Melissa Leong were the co-hosts of Taste of Art New Zealand, a show recently pulled from SBS.

‘Listen when women speak up’: Why Melissa Leong’s new show was pulled from SBS

The former MasterChef Australia judge has addressed the accusations made against her co-host on Taste of Art.

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Jon Bernthal as Michael Berzatto, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard “Richie” Jerimovich in a surprise standalone episode of The Bear.

Cousin! The Bear’s surprise episode will leave you desperate for season five

Written by Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, the road-tripping prequel ends with an unexpected cliffhanger.

  • Meg Watson
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Matthew Rhys stars in new Apple TV comedy-horror series Widow’s Bay.

Stephen King meets Schitt’s Creek? This wild dramedy is the most original TV show this year

Part horror, part workplace comedy, Widow’s Bay will have you laughing and screaming in equal measure.

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Laura Dern joins the cast of The White Lotus season four.

Laura Dern joins The White Lotus after Helena Bonham Carter’s shock exit

The Oscar winner is a last-minute addition to the season four cast and will play a new character developed for her by longtime collaborator and series creator Mike White.

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Jimmy Kimmel delivering his roast in the days before the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

‘Not a call to assassination’: Kimmel defends Melania gag after Trumps demand his firing

The late-night host made a remark comparing the first lady to an “expectant widow” in a skit broadcast days before the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

  • Meg Watson and Sarah McPhee
Laura Byrne, co-host of MAFS: After the Dinner Party.

Laura Byrne worried about one thing covering MAFS. It turned out to be her favourite part

The podcaster wasn’t worried about being able to speak her mind about the controversial show. She was nervous about handling contestants like Danny and Tyson.

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