First books can sometimes slip under the radar, but here are 10 that really caught the eye.
Archive for December, 2023
Beautiful beginnings: the first books that made their marks in 2023
Saturday, December 30th, 2023Beautiful beginnings: the first books that made their marks in 2023
Saturday, December 30th, 2023First books can sometimes slip under the radar, but here are 10 that really caught the eye.
How a podcast about failure became a phenomenal success
Friday, December 29th, 2023When journalist Elizabeth Day started a podcast about failure, she thought “maybe a dozen people” would listen. Now she has more than 1 million listeners a month.
The joy and pain of Spike Milligan, the man who made modern comedy
Friday, December 29th, 2023A new documentary goes through the comedian’s personal archives with a gallery of friends, fans and those whose own careers owe much to Milligan’s influence.
Why Asher Keddie is the queen of barely contained chaos
Friday, December 29th, 2023Drawing from Mia Freedman’s book Work Strife Balance, Keddie’s character in the series Strife, Eve, is imbued with humanity and humour.
Why Alan Carr and his dad are the ‘Kardashians of Northampton’
Friday, December 29th, 2023Alan Carr’s new sitcom is based on the chat show host’s childhood, growing up with an alpha-male dad who coached the local soccer team.
Edgar Ramírez exchanges Gianni Versace for Dr Death
Friday, December 29th, 2023The deeper Ramirez dug into the character of disgraced doctor Paolo Macchiarini, the more bewildered he became.
How closely were you watching? Take our 2023 TV Super Quiz
Friday, December 29th, 2023How much do you remember about our TV favourites in the year just passed?
This genre-defying TV show returns for a belter of a second season
Friday, December 29th, 2023The blend of dark tones and high stakes makes the second season of The Tourist crackle with energy.
Why Asher Keddie is the queen of barely contained chaos
Friday, December 29th, 2023Drawing from Mia Freedman’s book Work Strife Balance, Keddie’s character in the series Strife, Eve, is imbued with humanity and humour.
