Fiona Rae is an Auckland journalist who has made a lazy pastime into an exciting career. She has been writing about television for the Listener since 2004, and before that was a teacher, a radio DJ, and a radio journalist. She is the mother of two interesting boys, the partner of someone who is sometimes on TV, and in her spare time … well, she watches TV.
Fiona Rae
TV & Radio Thursday February 23
More grandiose houses on Grand Designs, and another excellent Dickens adaptation. [more]
February 25-March 2: Including The Almighty Johnsons and Terra Nova
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25
Cricket (Sky Sport 2, Sky 030, 1.31pm). After three Twenty20 matches, the Black Caps are into the one-day series with South Africa. Tonight’s match is from Westpac Stadium in Wellington; on Wednesday, the teams meet at McLean Park, Napier; and the final match is at Eden Park... [more]
TV & Radio Wednesday February 22
The memorial services from Christchurch and Gerard Smyth's When a City Falls. [more]
TV & Radio Tuesday February 21
The MasterChef NZ mock seriousness returns, and Morning Report is live from Cashel Mall today and tomorrow. [more]
TV & Radio Monday February 20
More intrigue on Homeland (also a new time slot), and Reese meets his match on Person of Interest. [more]
TV & Radio Sunday February 19
Nigel Latta turns his attention to the grown-ups, Top Gear goes to India, and the Sunday goes to Christchurch. [more]
Interview: Jay Ryan
The Kiwi actor is across – no, really – three channels this year, including TV3's Terra Nova, which starts this Saturday. Preview »
TV & Radio Saturday February 18
Harry Potter grows up (and is on Jonathan Ross), and Dictaphone Blues live in session. [more]
TV & Radio Friday February 17
Somewhat harrowing drama Single Father begins, and in happier news, 7 Days returns. [more]
February 18-24: Including MasterChef NZ and When a City Falls
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18
Lonely Planet's Year of Adventures (BBC Knowledge, Sky 074, 8.30pm). A way of travelling the world without leaving home. Adventurer Ben Fogle sets off on a year of adventures, based on the Lonely Planet book of the same name: among the challenges are climbing the via ferrata mountain... [more]
TV & Radio Thursday February 16
Booth and Bones together is actually not the kiss of death, and Pam from True Blood sighted in Once Upon a Time. [more]
TV & Radio Wednesday February 15
The awesome fourth season of Sons of Anarchy begins, and Fiona Farrell's The Broken Book remembers Christchurch. [more]
TV & Radio Tuesday February 14
Go Girls is back; Misfits is brilliant; and the Valentine's Day movie is Wild at Heart. Say what? [more]
TV & Radio Monday February 13
Your new guilty pleasure Revenge; the unmissable Homeland; and high-roller Luck. [more]
TV & Radio Sunday February 12
House is in the Big House; and Paul Henry's return to television involves lying for fun. [more]
February 11-17: Including Homeland and The Trip
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12
Would I Lie to You? (TV3, 7.00pm). It seems that we’ve finally learnt the lesson that Britain has known forever – panel shows are entertaining and cheap. Stop reading now if the thought of Paul Henry back on television gives you nightmares: he’s the host. Meanwhile, team captains... [more]
Damian Lewis interview
The British actor discusses his Golden Globe-nominated role in psychological thriller Homeland, which is screening on TV3. [more]
TV & Radio Saturday February 11
High-concept noir thriller The Shadow Line starts on SoHo, and Autumn Splendour, live from Roundhead. [more]
TV & Radio Friday February 10
Martin Clunes is sprogged up in Doc Martin, and interesting world music on RNZ. [more]
TV & Radio Thursday February 9
New fantasy series Once Upon a Time starts its magical journey, and Project Runway season nine. [more]