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Julie Stevens obituary

Actor who went from playing a nightclub singer in The Avengers to presenting the BBC children’s TV series Play School

The Guardian - UK

Play School presenter and Carry On star Julie Stevens dies aged 87

The children’s TV presenter, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, died on Thursday, December 5

Evening Standard

Play School presenter and Carry On actress Julie Stevens dies aged 87

She was also known for The Avengers show.

The Independent UK

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Mother review – is this a devastating character study or trauma porn?

Noni Hazlehurst is masterful as a homeless, bereft woman telling the story of her life – but the play veers uncomfortably close to voyeurism

The Guardian - AU

Philip Quast: ‘I don’t have anything left to say in theatre, it’s not my turn any more’

The three-time Olivier award winner, and ‘voice of Playschool’, on why musicals have been a curse and love, and why it’s now time to leave

The Guardian - AU

Filmmaker re-imagines classic Mem Fox children's book for Flickerfest

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge was produced by Caleb Irwin.

Newcastle Herald

TV industry in turmoil, says Floella Benjamin, as Bafta hands out the gongs

Former Play School presenter joins Bafta fellowship; others to be recognised include Top Boy, which was named best drama series

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Three things with Mr Luke: ‘I absolutely dance like it’s nobody’s business’

In our weekly interview about objects, TikTok’s favourite primary school teacher shares the joy of his inner child – from proudly displaying his teddy bear to cutting shapes in his living room

The Guardian - AU

There's a bear in there and a Knight as well: Ponga on Play School

The Dally M medallist has made a cameo on Play School.

Newcastle Herald

Play School meets Ikea: new Australian play Welcome to Your New Life hilariously captures new motherhood

Anna Goldsworthy’s hilarious and beautifully honest book Welcome To Your New Life celebrates the joy and roller-coaster ride of first-time parenting.

The Conversation

Three things with Noni Hazlehurst: ‘I bought $10,000 of gold coins and never saw them again’

In our weekly interview about objects, the Play School legend shares an investing misadventure and a casserole dish that always delivers

The Guardian - AU

Archibald prize 2023: Noni Hazlehurst portrait wins people’s choice award

Jaq Grantford’s portrait of the beloved actor and former Play School presenter wins $5,000 prize decided by the public

The Guardian - AU

Play School Is Copping Heat For An Episode On Underwater Explorers After The Submarine Tragedy

Don't do it, Jemima!

Pedestrian.tv

Three things with John Waters: ‘I was delighted but I wondered how to get it on to a plane’

In our weekly interview about objects, the former Play School host shares a prized family heirloom – and an accessory that revolutionised his guitar-playing

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Evening Standard

Harry and Meghan should move back to U.K., says Hollywood expert Perez Hilton

The couple are ‘boring’, and a return is ‘inevitable’, Perez Hilton says

Crikey

Anti-trans/anti-queer ‘grooming’ discourse harms real victims and endangers children

The language of child sexual abuse has power — and its misuse by anti-trans/anti-queer activists is disastrously irresponsible.

The Independent UK

Floella Benjamin warns British children’s TV could ‘disappear from screens’

Baroness Benjamin was formerly a presenter on Play School.

ABC News

Remembering the famous Australians who died in 2022

Australia lost two of its greatest Indigenous artists, plus witnessed the shock early deaths of serving politicians and sporting greats.

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Liberal senator’s ‘offensive’ ABC grooming comment; Bob Brown arrested; when to spot the blood moon

Alex Antic tells Senate hearing a Play School segment amounted to ‘adult content’. And Medibank hit by ‘distressing’ ransomware threat

The Guardian - AU

Liberal senator’s ABC ‘grooming’ comments denounced as ‘deeply offensive’

In fiery Senate hearing, Alex Antic describes Play School segment featuring drag queen as ‘adult content’ in claim rejected by broadcaster

The Guardian - AU

Julia Gillard: one-woman play starring Play School’s Justine Clarke to debut in 2023

Sydney Theatre Company’s announcement of the work, written by Joanna Murray-Smith, aligns with 10-year anniversary of former PM’s misogyny speech

ABC News

The Loop: Donald Trump and three eldest children sued, Play School legend dies, rush to save stranded whales in Tasmania, travellers warned of public holiday rush

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The Conversation

Peppa Pig has introduced a pair of lesbian polar bears, but Aussie kids’ TV has been leading the way in queer representation

Peppa Pig’s first same-sex couple, a pair of lesbian polar bears, were recently introduced after a petition to include a same-sex family received nearly 24,000 signatures.

The Guardian - AU

John Hamblin, beloved Play School host for nearly 30 years, dies at 87

Tributes flow for ‘unforgettable presenter’ of ABC TV children’s show who was affectionately known as ‘Naughty John’

ABC News

Why Play School means so much to so many Australians

For 56 years, Play School has been there for Australians young and old, bringing fun, education and a sense of safety in uncertain times.

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