LETTER OF THE WEEK
Hats off to the tall Texan
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The standout star of Seven's latest My Kitchen Rules season is the tall Texan, Robert Murphy. His spontaneous humour and charm are a welcome change from the the scripted histrionics of the other contestants. Moreover, he knows how to cook. His own show is in the offing, I hope.
Helen Scheller, Benalla
For crying out loud
Brian Cox's summing up at the end of the last episode of Human Universe made me weep. An excellent program. And what a lovely man.
Kath McKay, Upwey
Great music...
ABC Classic 2 is a wonderful addition to ABC programs. No more endless interviews with obscure musicians, just great music. One more thing would make it perfect: give it a digital station instead of just streaming to PCs, phones and pods.
Robert Hart, Eltham
... Shame about the axing
Shame on the ABC for axing Sunday Live Concerts and Jazztrack from ABC Classic FM when everyone was enjoying the summer holidays. The announcement at this time shows a total lack of regard for weekend listeners.
Gary Ferguson, Moonee Ponds
Why not Ballarat
If Foxtel can televise the soccer in Bentleigh, how come they can't televise the cricket World Cup in Ballarat, Shepparton or Alice Springs?
Jim Sowersby, Moonee Ponds
Frustrating finish
I am mightily annoyed at the inconsiderate and fickle approach by the Seven Network in changing the broadcast of the 12-hour motor race last Sunday. I programmed my recorder to take the last 55 minutes of the race only to find that with some 10 seconds warning, it was 7Mate which took over the broadcast. Consequently, I missed the finish of the race.
Anthony Holmes, Footscray
Move moans
Who sneakily moved SBS Newshour to a graveyard slot in the afternoon at 2pm? This is the classiest news, technology and arts roundup bar none. Its interviews are mesmerising in their depth, scope and fairness. Move it back to 5pm where it belongs
Tim Nolan, Brighton
Sneak peek shriek
What is the go with all the "sneak peeks" these days? By the time the show comes on you have seen most of it already. If I was in charge of a major television station I would go back to the "coming soon" days and build up the excitement.
Chris Brewer, Diamond Creek
Backwards leap
Liz Dandenberg (Letters, 4/2), I'm guessing Aunty has dropped the evening edition of Eggheads because were now watching old 2008 episodes. A year or so ago the show jumped forward from 2009 to 2011, so soon we'll be watching repeats. ABC, please don't insult our intelligence like the commercial stations – let us get back to more recent episodes. I miss Pat (Gibson), who now has yet to join the team.
Jane O'Callaghan, Balwyn North
Missing inaction
At the time change of Eggheads to the demeaning 11.30am weekdays, all we ardent followers can only switch to the news on commercial television. How I miss a quiet sit-down, a drink and the company of my Egghead friends, Daphne, Judith, Kevin, Pat and CJ. ABC, Please consider our plight.
Joan Layet, Malvern
Egg on your faces
If your life revolves around Eggheads, I feel sorry for you. I had the misfortune to watch the program a couple of times. It has to be the most lame show in history.
Eric Peterson, Brighton East
Grrr, repeats
With programs which it repeats ad nausea, the ABC should be required to acknowledge just how often, by displaying "R" for each occasion the show is repeated. Thus, Midsomer Murders would be followed by RRRRRRR. Several of the worst offenders would have to go because of lack of space in the Green Guide.
Gordon Lewis, South Yarra
Ay, I say
Well, Margaret Croke (Letters, 4/2), Jane Bunn (Seven Weather) may have improved her dressing, but do we really need a nightly dose of drama? By the time she's finished saying "ay" beautiful day and "ay" cyclone is approaching I have no idea what the forecast really is. Give me Paul Higgins on the ABC any time.
Marg Simpson, Mooroolbark
Mock not
Family Feud (Seven) is described as one of Australia's most-loved games shows. However, on 6/2, host Grant Denyer chose to mock Jesus Christ in an appalling manner. That he should do this on a family fun show is an affront to all and especially to those of the Christian faith.
Yvonne Wilson, Brighton East
Fried in dirt
No more QI! Stephen Fry was once witty, urbane and knowledgeable, but now he is boring and grubby. The innuendo is smutty and unfunny. Surely we can do better?
Lyn Turnbull, Cranbourne South
Get thee to Berlin
I just wish that woman in the advertisement would find her Berlin hotel soon and take all those smug people, and their children, who have just bought a Jeep, with her.
Pauline McDonald, Doynton Parade
Talents taken
Might I take a corner of your page to note the recent passing of three stars of theatre, screen and television. Billie Whitelaw was a actress of note in particular for her roles in the surrealist dramas of Beckett; she was also in The Omen. Geraldine McEwan is best remembered for her roles in television – The Barchester Chronicles, Mapp and Lucia, and latterly, Miss Marple. Jeremy Lloyd began his career in film and television particularly Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, but he will be best remembered for his brilliant character writing in series such as Are You Being Served? and 'Allo 'Allo! Three talented people – a loss to us all.
Harriet Farnaby, Geelong West
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