What would the 1963 creators of BBC’s Dr Who have made of the world of television in the year 2018? They dreamed of aliens, other universes, and alternate reality; however, it took them 55 years to envision an actress playing the title character.
Despite some resistance from a few fans and fans, the thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, used the role of the TARDIS to make an amazing impact last year. With a wonderful combination of creativity as well as respect for the series’ history, Whittaker and new showrunner Chris Chibnall have allowed Dr Who to look at the world through a different viewpoint.
Highlights of the show included Rosa, In which the Doctor and her companions traveled back to the civil rights era of the USA in order to see Rosa Parks and The Witchfinders, where The Doctor was entangled during the season of witch hunts in Lancashire during the reign of James the King. James.
Hannah Gadsby shakes up stand-up.
The comedy specials were niche TV shows for years, particularly embraced by US cable channels such as HBO as well as Comedy Channel. With Netflix being a part of the mix, the comedy spectrum has grown, and thanks to these worldwide “post-television” network, alternative voices such as Hannah Gadsby have found their viewers.
In the film Nanette, Gadsby rails against self-deprecating jokes and declares she’s quitting comedy. She also takes to her role in the history of Art History and exposes her traumatic sexual abuse. While being as hilarious.
She’s been praised by her peers in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, The Guardian, and other publications. Gadsby’s influence is evident in the feathers she’s ruffled as well. Comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld have had to pay attention to Gadsby’s ability to surpass “have you ever wondered why” jokes. Her bravery has earned her a reputation for a formidable voice despite the controversies that follow #MeToo. This is a game changer in comedy for international online television as well as for those in power in general.
The Honey Badger is a Honey Badger breaks The Bachelor.
Reality TV is, in fact, not real, but it’s fascinating to see the range of real emotions these shows create. Who would have thought that a search for love in the real world, performed in front of a nationwide television audience of commercials comprised of a casting list of beautiful young people with very little in common, could be unstoppable?
The current Australian season of The Bachelor, the American show The Bachelor, added some extra excitement with the professional footballer Nick “The Honey Badger” Cummins, who made as many of the ocker slang phrases as possible as he took off his shirt. In the end, it was said he did not respect his rules when he refused to pick among the series’ potential companions – resulting in the case of all sizzle and no steak, as well as making the producers look like they can’t arrange a pissed-up in a beer. Cue outrage. Cue surprise. There are discussions about the spin-off series.
Parliament House – the soap show
Backstabbing! Affairs! The denial of information regarding constitutional citizenship obligations! While politicians across the world have been able to create intense television viewing in 2018, Canberra was particularly hot in 2018.
Then, Barnaby Joyce aired dirty laundry in the beginning quarter of 2018 for an estimated $150,000. In the meantime, the dual citizenship saga started when Greens Senator Scott Ludlam’s resignation in July 2017 continued. It took up public funds and time on air.
The show that continues to spin in sequels, “Leadership Spill,” was on in August, with Scott Morrison snatching the top job from Malcolm Turnbull. The show is one that viewers of Australian viewers are becoming tired of. It was a pity that Julie Bishop left the show.
Royal weddings that are actually fascinating
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was a snobby television pleasure for many. However, it was also an important historical event. Television has been a key aspect of the way that we view the British royal family, and it has been perceived (and accepted) since 1957 when the Queen gave her first Christmas address on television. The 2018 show-stopper was not the bride’s gown or the groom’s homage to his mother, who he still adores; instead, it was the sermon of Bishop Michael Curry and The Kingdom Choir’s rendition of” Stand By Me.
