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Otago Daily Times
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Sir Sam Neill honoured at Aussie TV awards
Sir Sam Neill won a Logie for season two of The Twelve. Photo: RNZ New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has won a major trophy at Australia's biggest television awards, the Logies. Sir Sam, who lives in Central Otago, won the prize for best lead actor in a drama for Australian-produced The Twelve and said in a post on Instagram he was "very chuffed and honoured". However, he was "a long way away" and couldn't attend the event. Image: Instagram/Sam Neill Another Kiwi, comedian Guy Montgomery, took home the most popular new talent award for comedy panel show Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee. He also accepted an award on behalf of his co-host Aaron Chen, who won best lead actor in the comedy series Fisk. The show was a big winner on the night, scoring five awards. Home and Away star Lynne McGranger - the longest-serving female actor in any Australian drama - was awarded the best prize of the night, the Gold Logie. - RNZ and ODT Online
Otago Daily Times
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Sam Neill honoured at Aussie TV awards
Sir Sam Neill won a Logie for season two of The Twelve. Photo: RNZ New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has won a major trophy at Australia's biggest television awards, the Logies. Sir Sam, who lives in Central Otago, won the prize for best lead actor in a drama for Australian-produced The Twelve and said in a post on Instagram he was "very chuffed and honoured". However, he was "a long way away" and couldn't attend the event. Image: Instagram/Sam Neill Another Kiwi, comedian Guy Montgomery, took home the most popular new talent award for comedy panel show Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee. He also accepted an award on behalf of his co-host Aaron Chen, who won best lead actor in the comedy series Fisk. The show was a big winner on the night, scoring five awards. Home and Away star Lynne McGranger - the longest-serving female actor in any Australian drama - was awarded the best prize of the night, the Gold Logie. - RNZ and ODT Online
Daily Record
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix fans all watching 'one of the best series' with dramatic twist ending
Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt stars in the thriller North Shore, hailed for its 'best twist ever' by fans. Originally aired in 2023, the Australian-produced North Shore first graced UK screens on ITV and has now found a new lease of life on Netflix, captivating a fresh audience. In less than a week since its Netflix debut, it has soared to become one of the platform's most-watched titles among subscribers, clinching the top spot for most-watched series in the UK. It's outperforming new crime thrillers like The Waterfront and Dept. Q, but those without a Netflix account need not worry as it's still available for free streaming on ITVX. The six-part series weaves a tale of Australian and British detectives who join forces to solve a murder, only to stumble upon an international conspiracy with far-reaching political implications, all set against a backdrop of cultural collision, reports Surrey Live. Joining Froggatt in the cast is Game of Thrones actor John Bradley, adding to the show's allure. Despite not garnering enough critical attention to earn a Rotten Tomatoes score, the series has sparked considerable buzz online among viewers. One particularly enthusiastic fan took to social media to praise the finale: "One of the best twists of all time. The final episode has the most surprising twist of any crime/ murder mystery series since the first season of Broadchurch! Not as emotionally dramatic but still shocking!". Echoing the same sentiment, another viewer expressed: "I really enjoyed this as it kept me guessing. Most crime dramas are too obvious and full of plot holes." They further elaborated: "This one was very well written and I really didn't have any idea which way it was going to go, which kept me on the edge of my seat. The acting was also excellent and the backdrops a testimony to the beauty of Sydney."
