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Welcome to the new TV Gold podcast from Mediaweek’s Andrew Mercado and James Manning. A podcast for people who love great television.

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Episodes

Dune Prophecy, Nugget is Dead, Bad Sisters S2, Television Event, Countdown50

special guest in the TV Gold studio this week as TV Tonight’s David Knox joins the episode. Programs we review... more

21 Nov 2024 · 34 minutes
The Day of the Jackal, The Jury, Matlock, A Remarkable Place to Die, Yellowstone

We power through five shows this week – four new series plus the return of Yellowstone. The Day of... more

18 Nov 2024 · 31 minutes
Woman of the Hour, Doctor Odyssey, The Diplomat S2, Lioness S2

Andrew and James have seen five new series and a movie between them this week. They have both watched just... more

07 Nov 2024 · 27 minutes
Territory, Before, Nautilus, So Long Marianne

Four new series reviewed this week, three of them featuring Anna Torv! Territory (Netflix) is the series currently sitting... more

31 Oct 2024 · 26 minutes
Rivals, Passenger, Four Years Later

This week our search for the best dramas on TV looks at three new series: Rivals (Disney+) – The... more

25 Oct 2024 · 24 minutes
Though Shalt Not Steal, The Office, Plum

Three Australian TV series this week. Though Shall Not Steal (Stan) An amazing road trip across the Northern Territory in... more

17 Oct 2024 · 24 minutes
Disclaimer, Last Days of the Space Age, Teacup

Major drama releases from Australia, the US and the US via the UK this episode. Disclaimer (AppleTV+, 7 episodes)... more

10 Oct 2024 · 38 minutes
Joan, Will & Harper, Nobody Wants This, The Franchise, Salem’s Lot

Three series, one movie and a doco are reviewed this week. Joan (Stan) is a major new UK drama with... more

03 Oct 2024 · 33 minutes
TV Gold bonus episode with Shaun Micallef

A bonus episode of TV Gold this week with special guest Shaun Micallef. He talks to Andrew and James about... more

26 Sep 2024 · 36 minutes
Monsters: Lyle and Erik Mendez, La Maison, Wolfs, Ellen DeGeneres

Four shows reviewed on TV Gold this week:• Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Mendez Story (Netflix series, 9 episodes)• La... more

26 Sep 2024 · 41 minutes
A Very Royal Scandal, The Penguin, English Teacher

Three big series up for review this week – two from the US and one from the UK. A... more

19 Sep 2024 · 40 minutes
The Perfect Couple, Nightsleeper, Suspect S2

Three crime dramas reviewed this week…but all very different crime stories. The Perfect Couple (Netflix, 6 episodes) sees Nicole Kidman... more

15 Sep 2024 · 32 minutes
Return to Paradise, Human Error, Horizon

Two new Australian productions and an ambitious western are reviewed on TV Gold this week. Return to Paradise (ABC)... more

05 Sep 2024 · 24 minutes
The Jetty, Last King of the Cross, Remembering Gene Wilder

Three shows reviewed this week – a British drama, an Australian drama into its second season, and another great documentary... more

29 Aug 2024 · 27 minutes
Coma, The Instigators, Dating Naked, The Boyfriend

Bit of a different TV Gold adventure this week as Andrew Mercado and James Manning start off with the reviews... more

23 Aug 2024 · 30 minutes
Bad Monkey, What Remains, The Promise

This week on TV Gold we review:• Bad Monkey (AppleTV+, 10 ep series) features Vince Vaughan as a wise-cracking Florida... more

15 Aug 2024 · 34 minutes
Critical Incident, Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Rebus

This week on TV Gold, Andrew and James review: Critical Incident (Stan), The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (Prime) and Rebus... more

08 Aug 2024 · 36 minutes
Liz Taylor: The Lost Tapes, Malpractice, Mr Bigstuff

This week Andrew Mercado and James Manning review: Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (HBO Documentary on Binge & Foxtel) Features... more

01 Aug 2024 · 37 minutes
Lady of the Lake, Those About to Die, Omnivore

This week Andrew and James review Lady in the Lake (AppleTV+, 7 episodes) and Those About to Die (Prime Video).... more

26 Jul 2024 · 40 minutes
The Twelve, Let the Canary Sing, Fam Time

• The biggest series reviewed this week is the second season of The Twelve (Foxtel/Binge). Sam Neill is back as... more

18 Jul 2024 · 31 minutes
Fake, The Bear, Faye, A Family Affair

Four new releases reviewed this week – two dramas, a documentary and a movie. Fake – (Paramount+, 8 episodes)... more

11 Jul 2024 · 43 minutes
Men Up, Land of Women, My Lady Jane, The Responder S2, Otto by Otto

Men Up (Britbox, movie) tells the story of the first clinical trial of the drug Viagra and the impact it... more

04 Jul 2024 · 32 minutes
TV Gold bonus: TV Icon Gaynor Wheatley with Andrew Mercado

The first of some TV Gold bonus episodes: TV Icons with Andrew Mercado. The first episode features Gaynor Wheatley.Listen to... more

26 Jun 2024 · 57 minutes
Presumed Innocent, Exposure & Lost Boys and Fairies

Two Stan dramas this week and an AppleTV+ remake. Presumed Innocent (AppleTV+, 8 episodes) is a remake of the 1990... more

20 Jun 2024 · 29 minutes
Ladies in Black, Clipped, The Cleaner

This week on TV Gold, a US docudrama with two Australian lead actors, a quirky UK comedy and a much-anticipated... more

14 Jun 2024 · 33 minutes
TV Gold bonus episode: Inside Colin From Accounts

As the second series of the now iconic Australian comedy Colin From Accounts drops on Binge and Foxtel, TV Gold... more

06 Jun 2024 · 32 minutes
Austin, Eric, Colin From Accounts

Two Australian sitcoms and a major Netflix drama this episode. Eric (Netflix, series) stars Benedict Cumberbatch as a talented yet... more

06 Jun 2024 · 36 minutes
Insomnia, Hacks, Restoration Australia

A comedy, a lifestyle show and a new drama this week. Hacks Season 3 (Stan, series) is being labelled by... more

30 May 2024 · 34 minutes
After the Flood, Dark Matter, Bodkin

Shows Andrew and James are reviewing this week are: After the Flood (BritBox, series) In the aftermath of a devastating... more

23 May 2024 · 36 minutes
The Big Cigar, Shardlake, A Man in Full

Three major new series reviewed this week including a Donald Trump satire, a Tudor murder mystery and a drama about... more

16 May 2024 · 35 minutes
he Veil, Red Eye, We Were the Lucky Ones, The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Four programs reviewed this week: The Veil (Disney+, series) Elisabeth Moss stars in this thriller about an MI6 agent bringing... more

09 May 2024 · 38 minutes
After The Party, Baby Reindeer, Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story

Baby Reindeer (Netflix, series) is the latest hit series from the hottest streaming platform this year by a long way.... more

02 May 2024 · 37 minutes
Bonus episode: Robyn Malcolm on After the Party

The New Zealand drama After the Party has just launched on ABC iview where all six episodes are available to... more

01 May 2024 · 32 minutes
Alice & Jack, Swift Street, How to Poison the Planet, Sugar, White Lies

We start this episode with a very different love story, Alice & Jack (BBC First/Binge/Foxtel, series). Swift Street (SBS, series)... more

24 Apr 2024 · 35 minutes
The Sympathizer, Heartbreak High (S2), Franklin

This week’s TV goes from suburban Sydney to Saigon and Paris. Stars in the series include Robert Downey Jr, Sandra... more

19 Apr 2024 · 28 minutes
Ripley, White Fever, Truelove, Scoop

Four very memorable pieces of television this week for very different reasons. We start with the compelling British crime drama... more

11 Apr 2024 · 50 minutes
Three Body Problem, A Gentleman in Moscow, Renegade Nell, Steve

3 Body Problem (Netflix, series) is the much-anticipated new series from the creators of Game of Thrones. This is the... more

04 Apr 2024 · 42 minutes
Obituary, The Girls on the Bus, Manhunt + Best of 2024 so far

Two new dramas set in the media and a series set at the end of the American Civil War. Obituary... more

27 Mar 2024 · 42 minutes
The Reckoning, Palm Royale, The Gentlemen

The important, yet challenging to watch, story of Jimmy Savile is recreated in The Reckoning (Binge/Foxtel, series). Savile is played... more

21 Mar 2024 · 34 minutes
Bonus Episode: Leah Purcell on High Country, The Drover’s Wife and more

High Country star Leah Purcell is the guest on this bonus edition of TV Gold. She join’s TV Gold hosts... more

19 Mar 2024 · 35 minutes
Apples Never Fall, Population 11, High Country

Three series we are calling Australian dramas this week. Starting with Apples Never Fall (Binge/Foxtel series, 7 episodes). Filmed in... more

14 Mar 2024 · 38 minutes
Shōgun, The Regime, Mary and George

Three very ambitious dramas this week – two set in Europe and the third in 17th century Japan. Shōgun (Disney+... more

07 Mar 2024 · 39 minutes
Mea Culpa, Double Parked, Can I Tell You a Secret?, Loudermilk

A Netflix triple-play this week and a quirky New Zealand comedy.The Netflix productions start with the Tyler Perry movie Mea... more

29 Feb 2024 · 37 minutes
Houses of God, Killers of the Flower Moon, 4 Corners Coles & Woolies

A deeper dive on two very different dramas that do have connecting themes. First up for review is House of... more

22 Feb 2024 · 47 minutes
The New Look, Three Women

Two major new dramas are reviewed this episode. The first is a real surprise package – Three Women (Stan, series).... more

15 Feb 2024 · 34 minutes
Mr Bates vs The Post Office, One Day, Five Blind Dates

You shouldn’t overlook the brilliant Mr Bates vs The Post Office (Seven & 7plus, series) which tells the tale of... more

07 Feb 2024 · 40 minutes
Feud, Griselda, Mr & Mrs Smith, Three Little Birds, Nemesis

Five new series reviewed this week. A brilliant cast is the reason not to miss the second season of Feud... more

01 Feb 2024 · 37 minutes
Expats, Masters of the Air, Maryland

Three impressive dramas this week, all with good reasons to watch. It was a challenging week to pick a Show... more

24 Jan 2024 · 29 minutes
Prosper, True Detective S4, Culprits, Role Play, Criminal Record

The new Australian drama Prosper (Stan, series) is a must-watch for many reasons. Especially for the great work of Rebecca... more

18 Jan 2024 · 33 minutes
TV Gold bonus episode: Special guest Rebecca Gibney from Stan’s Prosper

Andrew and James both nominated new Stan drama series Prosper as the TV Gold Show of the Week in the... more

18 Jan 2024 · 27 minutes
Boy Swallows Universe, Total Control, Fool Me Once, Society of the Snow

First show back for 2024 and there’s already a long hist of quality TV to watch.We start this week with... more

11 Jan 2024 · 44 minutes
TV Gold Year in Review Part 2: Best International series and Documentaries

There were so many great TV shows this year we have recorded two episodes listing them all. Joining Andrew Mercado... more

20 Dec 2023 · 30 minutes
TV Gold Year in Review Part 1: Best Australian series

There were so many great TV shows this year we have recorded two episodes listing them all. Joining Andrew Mercado... more

20 Dec 2023 · 45 minutes
Archie, Talk To Me, Vigil (S2), Smothered, Bump (S4)

Five big productions as the year draws to an end. The podcast starts with a review of Archie (Britbox, series),... more

14 Dec 2023 · 40 minutes
Strife, Time, The Royal Hotel, Ben Roberts-Smith: Truth on Trial

Three big drama releases this week, all featuring strong female lead characters plus we have another Australian documentary original from... more

06 Dec 2023 · 35 minutes
Paper Dolls, The Artful Dodger, Faraway Downs, Stock Aitken Waterman

Three of this week’s shows under review are Australian dramas and the fourth is a UK documentary that owes much... more

30 Nov 2023 · 47 minutes
The Crown, Fargo, A Murder at the End of the World, Jones Family Christmas, Signora Volpe

This week we examine the first four episodes of the final season of The Crown (Netflix, series). It’s all about... more

24 Nov 2023 · 42 minutes
Scrublands, The Killer, Robbie Williams, 007: Road to a Million

Stan has another Australian Original hit on its hands with Scrublands based on the novel by Chris Hammer. Also this... more

16 Nov 2023 · 42 minutes
NCIS: Sydney, All The Light We Cannot See, The Curse, Bodies

The four TV series looked at this week live on just two streaming platforms. The fifth instalment of the NCIS... more

08 Nov 2023 · 36 minutes
Boiling Point, Australian Epic, Friend of the Family, Milli Vanilli, Night Bloomers

That was awkward! Bit of sensitivity this week when one host’s choice for Show of the Week is slammed by... more

02 Nov 2023 · 40 minutes
The Wiggles, Darradong Local Council, Fellow Travelers, Erotic Stories

We start this episode with The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix series). No spoilers, but the Shows of... more

25 Oct 2023 · 41 minutes
The Burning Girls, Payback, Surviving Summer

Another busy week in front of the TV with some great recommendations. The Burning Girls (Paramount+ series) arrives in time... more

19 Oct 2023 · 36 minutes
Beckham, Lessons in Chemistry, Frasier

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12 Oct 2023 · 35 minutes
The Long Shadow, Bargain, Love is in the Air

Three very different dramas on three different streaming platforms this week. Love is in the Air (Netflix movie) is a... more

08 Oct 2023 · 36 minutes
C*A*U*G*H*T, While the Men Are Away, Sex Education

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

28 Sep 2023 · 40 minutes
Bonus episode: Kick Gurry tells us all about C*A*U*G*H*T

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

27 Sep 2023 · 31 minutes
Super Models, Far North, The Other Black Girl, A Pack of Lies

One documentary and three new dramas this week. The documentary is The Super Models (AppleTV+) which features the life and... more

21 Sep 2023 · 41 minutes
The Gold, The Changeling, Wilderness & Neighbours

Three international dramas reviewed this week plus Andrew speaks about the first episodes of the relaunch of Neighbours. The Changeling... more

14 Sep 2023 · 34 minutes
The Newsreader (S2), Morning Wars (S3), The Lovers and The Dry

It's a special shows about TV week. Three new series this week all feature fictional TV programs. The Newsreader (S2... more

10 Sep 2023 · 35 minutes
Bonus episode: Nine head of programming Hamish Turner

It is Upfront time in TV land. This year Andrew and James are recording special episodes with each of the... more

08 Sep 2023 · 39 minutes
One Night, Who Is Erin Carter? plus Pluto TV, sub numbers & classic movies

Two major drama series this week – a quirky action thriller from Spain & England, Who Is Erin Carter? (Netflix),... more

01 Sep 2023 · 34 minutes
TV Gold - John Farnham - Finding the Voice – The story behind the box office blockbuster

To coincide with the home entertainment release of the John Farnham feature length documentary, TV Gold has recorded a special... more

25 Aug 2023 · 40 minutes
Without Sin, The Winter King, Red White & Royal Blue

Vicky McClure stars in Without Sin (Seven/7plus), a truly gripping British crime drama where for a change of pace McClure... more

23 Aug 2023 · 27 minutes
Mother & Son, The Sixth Commandment, Outback Farm, Painkiller

Two big shows this week – first up is the reboot of Mother and Son (ABC/iview). Starring Matt Okine and... more

18 Aug 2023 · 40 minutes
RFDS, Billions, Only Murders in The Building, Telemarketers

What characteristic links the three returning dramas Andrew and James review this week? The shows are RFDS S2 (Seven/7plus), Only... more

10 Aug 2023 · 41 minutes
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Justified: City Primevil, Physical S3, Logies

After recording a bonus episode dedicated to The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (Prime Video), Andrew and James give their... more

03 Aug 2023 · 47 minutes
Bonus episode: Inside The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart

TV Gold takes you inside the biggest Australian drama of the year, Prime Video’s The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.... more

02 Aug 2023 · 34 minutes
Fifteen-Love, War on Waste S3, The Catch, The Bear S2

Four series under the microscope this episode: Two UK dramas on BBC First (Foxtel/Binge) – Fifteen-Love with Aidan Turner and... more

27 Jul 2023 · 43 minutes
The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race, Special Ops: Lioness, Minx (S2)

Three very different programs this week starting with a real surprise package – The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race from producer... more

20 Jul 2023 · 32 minutes
Bay of Fires, Full Circle, The Betoota Advocate

This week we talk in detail about the success Marta Dusseldorp should have with Bay of Fires (ABC/iview) in which... more

14 Jul 2023 · 39 minutes
Bonus episode: Marta Dusseldorp on Bay of Fires

A bonus episode of TV Gold this week as Andrew and James interview Marta Dusseldorp, co-creator and star of Bay... more

12 Jul 2023 · 38 minutes
Limbo, The Last Daughter, Wham! Six Four

Reviews this week of Limbo with Simon Baker, Rob Collins and Natasha Wanganeen (ABC, iview), The Last Daughter with Brenda... more

06 Jul 2023 · 43 minutes
Bonus episode: Producer & writer Jason Herbison

The longtime Neighbours executive producer Jason Herbison is guest in a special bonus episode. He talks about his “suburban noir”... more

29 Jun 2023 · 29 minutes
Hijack, Gold Diggers, No Escape

This week’s key reviews cover Hijack (AppleTV+) with Idris Elba and Archie Punjabi, Gold Diggers (ABC/iview) with Claire Lovering and... more

29 Jun 2023 · 33 minutes
Warnie, Riptide and Queen of Oz

All Australian episode with three new productions. Warnie (Nine) is an entertaining dramatisation of the life and times of Shane... more

22 Jun 2023 · 29 minutes
The Swarm, First Inventors, The Crowded Room, Based on a True Story

Four intriguing programs from around the globe this week. The Crowded Room (AppleTV+) features Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried in... more

16 Jun 2023 · 31 minutes
The Idol, Year Of and Funny Woman

The Idol is igniting debate about the merits of the sex soaked saga from HBO (Binge/Foxtel) just days after it... more

07 Jun 2023 · 39 minutes
Deadloch, Nacho and Hunt for Raoul Moat

A diverse slate of good shows this episode starting with Prime Video's feminist noir comedy Deadloch set in Tasmania. There's... more

01 Jun 2023 · 30 minutes
Ringside as the Roys rumble in Succession finale

Bonus episode: Andrew and James unwrap all the drama from the Waystar board vote in the final ever episode of... more

29 May 2023 · 34 minutes
The Clearing, Platonic and Love to Love You, Donna Summer

The Clearing is the first Disney+ Australian original drama production. It’s well made with a great cast, but will audiences... more

25 May 2023 · 40 minutes
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A bonus episode of TV Gold this week as Andrew and James interview Marta Dusseldorp, co-creator and star of Bay of Fires.... more