Welcome to the Australian Television Information Archive. As a long-time fan of the many Australian TV series that have aired here in Canada, I created this site to provide a comprehensive source of information for these series as well as the numerous other Australian programs that have found fans around the world. Updated continuously since 1998.

Headlines

May 08, 2008

'Out of the Blue' moves to BBC Two

“The Australian soap commissioned for BBC One after Five poached Neighbours is to be moved to BBC Two less than a month after it began.”
www.digitalspy.co.uk

Chris Lilley wants third series with Ja'mie, Mr G and Jonah

“CHRIS Lilley's famous alter egos may surface yet again after the Logie-winning comedian admitted he would like to bring Ja'mie, Mr G or Jonah Takalua back in a third series.”
www.news.com.au/heraldsun
May 07, 2008

Kerry Armstrong finds that life's not a bed of roses

“STAR of the new ABC series, Bed of Roses, Kerry Armstrong explains why she has always put creative satisfaction before a pay cheque, but a new project may bring both.”
www.news.com.au/heraldsun

Victorians soon to see Underbelly

“The Nine Network could screen hit gangland drama Underbelly in Victoria as early as next week, when the murder trial preventing it from being shown in the state is expected to conclude.”
www.smh.com.au

Underbelly cops tell secrets

“THE criminals have come and gone, but two coppers have been around since the first episode of Underbelly to witness the whole story unfold.”
www.smh.com.au

Underbelly prequel confirmed by Nine

“With the finale of Underbelly now having aired, a prequel is now confirmed by the network's own current affairs”
www.tvtonight.com.au

The Strip on location on the Gold Coast soon

“IT'S Underbelly with a seachange. At least that's what the suits at the Nine Network are no doubt hoping for yet-to-be-filmed Gold Coast crime series The Strip.”
www.news.com.au/couriermail
May 06, 2008

First Review: Bed of Roses

“This is a warm-spirited, genial tale full of quiet charm and likable characters. When other television dramas are full of murder, sex, conceited characters or consciously seeking to blur genre lines, here is a story that isn't anywhere near as ambitious. And it's a blessing. ”
www.tvtonight.com.au

Underbelly DVDs kept out of Victoria

“BOXED DVD sets of Underbelly will go on sale interstate this week but special rules mean Victorians won't get their hands on copies.”
www.news.com.au/heraldsun
May 05, 2008

Nine to produce new series of Underbelly

“THE Nine Network is understood to have approved a new series of Underbelly, its smash hit TV show which reveals the graphic details of Melbourne's gangland wars.”
www.news.com.au/couriermail

Nine announces cast for The Strip

“Former McLeod's Daughters star Aaron Jeffery will front the new Nine Network drama The Strip. To be produced by the makers of East West 101, the 13 part series will begin production on the Gold Coast in two weeks time.”
www.tvtonight.com.au

Stephen Curry's Logies faux pas

“YOU didn't hear it when he collected the Silver Logie for his portrayal of Graham Kennedy in TV1's The King but Stephen Curry, pictured, came out with the best quote of the night at the Logie Awards.”
www.news.com.au/couriermail

Kate Ritchie wins gold again

“AUNTY ABC's reputation as a staid, safe channel mainly for older viewers was exploded last night, with the national broadcaster bagging eight Logies at the glitzy award ceremony.”
www.smh.com.au
May 04, 2008

Underbelly cast steal show on Logies red carpet

“The cast of the Nine Network's big-budget Underbelly series have made a grand entrance on the red carpet of the annual TV Week Logie awards.”
www.smh.com.au

Axe Gold Logie, says TV legend

“TELEVISION industry doyen George Negus has dismissed the Logies as 'lot of hot air' and suggested the Gold Logie award be axed.”
www.news.com.au/adelaidenow

Crime pays in ratings war

“THEY'VE made a killing on the small screen and now they're poised to do the same in their careers. The stars of Underbelly are in hot demand for television, film and stage projects.”
www.smh.com.au
May 03, 2008

Nine has a gaping hole in its schedule after Underbelly ends

“The last episode of Underbelly is on Wednesday night, and it's going to leave a .22-calibre hole in Nine's schedule. It's hard to see what will fill it. It won't be McLeod's Daughters, which still has one season waiting in a cupboard somewhere. It won't be Canal Road, it's gone. It could be Scorched or The Strip, the other local series due this year.”
www.news.com.au/couriermail

McCune more than chance for gold

“WHEN popular talent Lisa McCune won her last Gold Logie eight years ago she was yet to experience motherhood. Now busy attending to three youngsters under the age of six, Sea Patrol's leading lady says being nominated for a Gold and Silver Logie is all the more sweeter thanks to her tiny brood.”
www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph

Updates: May 08, 2008...

Sea Patrol
image gallery added for episode 2.06
Out of the Blue
episode guide updated
Blue Water High
episode guide updated
Bed of Roses
episode guide updated

Updates: May 01 - 07, 2008

Sea Patrol
image gallery added for episode 2.05, episode guide updated
All Saints
images added for episode 11.12, episode guide updated
Bed of Roses
episode guide updated
Blue Water High
episode guide updated
Out of the Blue
episode guide updated
Awards
2008 Logie awards winners added (link fixed)
East of Everything
episode guide finished

all previous updated

Top Shows: April 27 - May 03

  1. 1.896m - The Biggest Loser - Finale
  2. 1.877m - So You Think You Can Dance Australia - Winner Announced
  3. 1.832m - So You Think You Can Dance Australia - Finale Night
  4. 1.774m - Seven News - Sun
  5. 1.594m - Border Security - Australia's Front Line (R)
  6. 1.896m - The Biggest Loser (Aus) - The Final Weight-In
  7. 1.549m - Seven News
  8. 1.544m - Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares
  9. 1.511m - Big Brother Launch Special
  10. 1.507m - Doc Martin
  11. 1.505m - National Nine News Sunday
  12. 1.460m - 60 Minutes

source: OzTam

May birthdays

2
Ray Barrett (1927)
5
Dieter Brummer (1976)
6
Alan Dale (1947)
11
Anita Hegh (1972)
11
Matthew Newton (1977)
11
Holly Valance (1983)
11
Justin Rosniak (1977)
14
Cate Blanchett (1969)
14
David Reyne (1959)
14
Ada Nicodemou (1977)
19
Claudia Karvan (1972)
21
Brett Tucker (1972)
21
Josephine Mitchell (1965)
21
Inge Hornstra (1974)
22
Gary Sweet (1957)
25
Louise Siversen (1960)
27
Stephen Lovatt (1964)
28
Kylie Minogue (1968)
thefunnypages.com