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Winner: Magnus Carlsen in action at a chess tournament in the Netherlands.
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The New York Times

A knight to remember: Doco explores buzzy chess scandal

In 2022 Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen accused US grandmaster Hans Niemann of cheating. Netflix’s new documentary explores the scandal, accusations ... and swirling rumours of buzzing anal beads.

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Carson Daly, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker are seen at the "TODAY" show in Manhattan
The New York Times
The New York Times

Today host’s emotional return as abducted mum still missing

Savannah Guthrie returned to US TV screens more than two months after she took leave to dedicate herself to the search for her mother.

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The Testaments is coming to Disney Plus.
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Clare Rigden

Handmaid’s Tale spin-off a five-star triumph

This week Screen Queen Clare is watching the superb new Handmaid’s spin-off, checking out the final season of Hacks, peeping a tiny Miniature Wife and enjoying a new season of Mastermind.

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The Testaments is coming to Disney Plus.
TV
The New York Times

What you need to know about the Handmaid’s Tale sequel

Welcome back to Gilead. Here is everything you need to know about the TV version of Margaret Atwood’s 2019 book ‘The Testaments’.

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Hacks, starring Jean Smart, is returning to Stan for its final season.
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Clare Rigden

What’s worth watching on TV this week

Hacks, Last One Laughing, The Testaments, The Miniature Wife, Malcolm In The Middle: here’s what we’re watching and enjoying this week on Aussie TV.

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Zendaya in an image released for Euphoria season three.
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Wenlei Ma

Everything new on steaming you need to watch in April

A Handmaid’s Tale spin-off, a follow-up to Baby Reindeer, finals seasons of beloved shows and a Keanu Reeves film are just a few of the offerings.

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Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette is one of Disney+’s biggest shows so far this year.
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Wenlei Ma

Disney set to make major change to streaming offering in Aus

Disney will finally introduce its long-awaited ad-supported plan in Australia for price-sensitive consumers battling cost-of-living.

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Camila Morrone plays bride-to-be Rachel Harkin in Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen.
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Clare Rigden

This scary-as-heck show has everyone talking

This week Screen Queen Clare Rigden is having her nerves jangled by a Netflix horror, catching up with Valerie for The Comeback, checking out Homebodies and wondering what a detective hole is.

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Lisa Kudrow stars as Valerie Cherish in The Comeback.
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Clare Rigden

Here’s what’s worth watching on TV this week

The Comeback, Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen, Homebodies, Whale Shark Jack and Riot Women: here’s what we’re diving into on TV this week.

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Riz Ahmed in Bait.
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Wenlei Ma

Riz Ahmed weaponises those James Bond rumours in new series

Come for the James Bond hook, stay for the smart and absurd humour, and the existential crisis.

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ABC boss Hugh Marks.
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Alex Mitchell, William Ton, Will Nicholas and Callum Godde

‘Playing games’: ABC boss stokes tensions as staff return to work

The ABC's managing director has accused striking staff of playing games, as strains between workers and management ramp up.

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HBO reboot series Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
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Wenlei Ma

Harry Potter TV reboot drops trailer and reveals date

Merry Christmas, Potterheads! It’s a new era for Harry Potter as HBO’s series reboot lands on the 25th anniversary of the first movie.

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Rebecca Gibney has revealed she has been diagnosed with ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.
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Kellie Balaam

Beloved NZ-born actress reveals shocking health diagnosis

‘It’s been hard. It’s been very emotional.’

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The new season of Daredevil is both a violent spectacle and a potent political allegory.
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Wenlei Ma

Marvel tackles political tyranny and resistance in Daredevil

The new season of Daredevil is both a violent spectacle and a potent political allegory.

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Masali Baduza and Hannah Dodd of Bridgerton.
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Wenlei Ma

‘Sapphic’ love story to lead next Bridgerton season

Francesca and Michaela’s burgeoning romance will be the focus of the next instalment of Bridgerton, which is officially in production.

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