Bloodlust,gambling,ambition;Rome’s gladiators pioneered modern sport

Bloodlust,gambling,ambition;Rome’s gladiators pioneered modern sport

The parallels between gladiator contests in ancient Rome and weekend sporting matches are laid bare in Amazon’s big-ticket drama,Those About To Die.

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Niche sports get their time in the Olympic spotlight

Niche sports get their time in the Olympic spotlight

Broadcasters Adam Papalia and Caroline Buchanan will be bringing sports such as judo and BMX cycling to the widest possible audience.

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A beautifully balanced performance in a hilarious,quirky comedy about change
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A beautifully balanced performance in a hilarious,quirky comedy about change

Ashley Storrie delivers a commanding turn as the stubbornly outspoken heroine Nina in the at-times hilarious and sensitive comedy Dinosaur.

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Are we entertained? Blood-soaked drama captures gore of Ancient Rome

Are we entertained? Blood-soaked drama captures gore of Ancient Rome

There’s nothing like combat in the Colosseum,intrigue on the Senate floor,and decadent parties between masters and slaves to excite jaded genre audiences.

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What makes Andy Lee one of the nicest men on Australian TV?

What makes Andy Lee one of the nicest men on Australian TV?

There’s only one downside to the comedian’s meteoric popularity,but his friends have learned to live with it.

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This Bend it Like Beckham star is now a headstrong detective in a tangled cop show

This Bend it Like Beckham star is now a headstrong detective in a tangled cop show

More than 20 years after her breakout role,Parminder Nagra is once again playing an outsider.

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Most period dramas on TV are tosh. Not this one

Most period dramas on TV are tosh. Not this one

My Lady Jane is the latest in a long line of recent prestige dramas that prefer to unpick history and stitch it back together in a fantastical way.

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Concetta Caristo’s journey from Raw Comedy failure to grand final host

Concetta Caristo’s journey from Raw Comedy failure to grand final host

The stand-up comedian and Triple J host bombed out twice in Australia’s biggest open-mic competition,and now she encourages others to give it a go.

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This slick sci-fi series is packed full of thrills and laughs

This slick sci-fi series is packed full of thrills and laughs

A buddy comedy with a robot,a conspiracy thriller about Big Tech – there’s a lot to absorb in Sunny.

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Chase away the winter chills with these cheerful,uplifting TV series

Chase away the winter chills with these cheerful,uplifting TV series

From Geek Girl to Graham Norton,these television favourites will warm the heart and lift the spirits.

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This new Netflix series deserves the supercharged hype
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This new Netflix series deserves the supercharged hype

Supacell is sharp and engaging,elevated by stunning cinematography and a captivating story.

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