Welcome to the new TV Gold podcast from Mediaweek’s Andrew Mercado and James Manning. A podcast for people who love great television.
Baby Reindeer (Netflix, series) is the latest hit series from the hottest streaming platform this year by a long way.... more
The New Zealand drama After the Party has just launched on ABC iview where all six episodes are available to... more
We start this episode with a very different love story, Alice & Jack (BBC First/Binge/Foxtel, series). Swift Street (SBS, series) tells... more
This week’s TV goes from suburban Sydney to Saigon and Paris. Stars in the series include Robert Downey Jr, Sandra... more
Four very memorable pieces of television this week for very different reasons. We start with the compelling British crime drama Truelove... more
3 Body Problem (Netflix, series) is the much-anticipated new series from the creators of Game of Thrones. This is the... more
Two new dramas set in the media and a series set at the end of the American Civil War. Obituary (BritBox,... more
The important, yet challenging to watch, story of Jimmy Savile is recreated in The Reckoning (Binge/Foxtel, series). Savile is played... more
High Country star Leah Purcell is the guest on this bonus edition of TV Gold. She join’s TV Gold hosts... more
Three series we are calling Australian dramas this week. Starting with Apples Never Fall (Binge/Foxtel series, 7 episodes). Filmed in Queensland... more
Three very ambitious dramas this week – two set in Europe and the third in 17th century Japan. Shōgun (Disney+... more
A Netflix triple-play this week and a quirky New Zealand comedy.The Netflix productions start with the Tyler Perry movie Mea... more
A deeper dive on two very different dramas that do have connecting themes. First up for review is House of... more
Two major new dramas are reviewed this episode. The first is a real surprise package – Three Women (Stan, series).... more
You shouldn’t overlook the brilliant Mr Bates vs The Post Office (Seven & 7plus, series) which tells the tale of... more
Five new series reviewed this week. A brilliant cast is the reason not to miss the second season of Feud... more
Three impressive dramas this week, all with good reasons to watch. It was a challenging week to pick a Show... more
The new Australian drama Prosper (Stan, series) is a must-watch for many reasons. Especially for the great work of Rebecca... more
Andrew and James both nominated new Stan drama series Prosper as the TV Gold Show of the Week in the... more
First show back for 2024 and there’s already a long hist of quality TV to watch.We start this week with... more
There were so many great TV shows this year we have recorded two episodes listing them all. Joining Andrew Mercado... more
There were so many great TV shows this year we have recorded two episodes listing them all. Joining Andrew Mercado... more
Five big productions as the year draws to an end. The podcast starts with a review of Archie (Britbox, series),... more
Three big drama releases this week, all featuring strong female lead characters plus we have another Australian documentary original from... more
Three of this week’s shows under review are Australian dramas and the fourth is a UK documentary that owes much... more
This week we examine the first four episodes of the final season of The Crown (Netflix, series). It’s all about... more
Stan has another Australian Original hit on its hands with Scrublands based on the novel by Chris Hammer. Also this... more
The four TV series looked at this week live on just two streaming platforms. The fifth instalment of the NCIS... more
That was awkward! Bit of sensitivity this week when one host’s choice for Show of the Week is slammed by... more
We start this episode with The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix series). No spoilers, but the Shows of... more
Another busy week in front of the TV with some great recommendations. The Burning Girls (Paramount+ series) arrives in time... more
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Three very different dramas on three different streaming platforms this week. Love is in the Air (Netflix movie) is a... more
We start this episode with a detailed review of the new Stan Original C*A*U*G*H*T from creator and star Kick Gurry.... more
Our latest bonus episode features Andrew and James talking to the writer, producer and director of C*A*U*G*H*T, Kick Gurry. All... more
One documentary and three new dramas this week. The documentary is The Super Models (AppleTV+) which features the life and... more
Three international dramas reviewed this week plus Andrew speaks about the first episodes of the relaunch of Neighbours. The Changeling (AppleTV+)... more
It's a special shows about TV week. Three new series this week all feature fictional TV programs. The Newsreader (S2... more
It is Upfront time in TV land. This year Andrew and James are recording special episodes with each of the... more
Two major drama series this week – a quirky action thriller from Spain & England, Who Is Erin Carter? (Netflix),... more
To coincide with the home entertainment release of the John Farnham feature length documentary, TV Gold has recorded a special... more
Vicky McClure stars in Without Sin (Seven/7plus), a truly gripping British crime drama where for a change of pace McClure... more
Two big shows this week – first up is the reboot of Mother and Son (ABC/iview). Starring Matt Okine and... more
What characteristic links the three returning dramas Andrew and James review this week? The shows are RFDS S2 (Seven/7plus), Only... more
After recording a bonus episode dedicated to The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (Prime Video), Andrew and James give their... more
TV Gold takes you inside the biggest Australian drama of the year, Prime Video’s The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.... more
Four series under the microscope this episode: Two UK dramas on BBC First (Foxtel/Binge) – Fifteen-Love with Aidan Turner and... more
Three very different programs this week starting with a real surprise package – The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race from producer... more
This week we talk in detail about the success Marta Dusseldorp should have with Bay of Fires (ABC/iview) in which... more
A bonus episode of TV Gold this week as Andrew and James interview Marta Dusseldorp, co-creator and star of Bay... more
A bonus episode of TV Gold this week as Andrew and James interview Marta Dusseldorp, co-creator and star of Bay of Fires.... more