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

Baroness Benjamin was formerly a presenter on Play School.

The Independent UK

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.

ABC News

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

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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

The Guardian - AU

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

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

ABC News

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.

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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’

The Guardian - AU

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.

ABC News

A 20 Y.O. Gadigal Woman Is Living Our Childhood Dreams By Being The Youngest Play School Host

Damn she gets to be besties with Little Ted and everything.

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Play School's rocket clock, rage and Bluey, Jessica van Vonderen remembers the ABC through the years

A lady never tells her age, but it's no secret that "Aunty" turned 90 this week. For a girl who grew up with the ABC, it is a birthday that has got me feeling quite nostalgic.

ABC News

What the cast of legendary Glasgow drama Tutti Frutti are up to now

Since the Majestics performed their last gig, some of the cast of Tutti Frutti have gone on to achieve worldwide recognition - while others have hung up their acting hat.

Glasgow Live

Floella Benjamin: ‘I’m Miss Optimist. I don’t let the bad things eat me up’

From Windrush child to Play School presenter to baroness, Floella Benjamin reflects on her remarkable life

The Guardian - UK

Richard Connolly, who composed the Play School theme song, dies aged 94

There's a Bear in There was inducted into the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia collection in 2017 and is one of the country's best known TV anthems.

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Coming to England review – Floella Benjamin story overlooks her ascent to Play School

We see the shock of Windrush-era racism from a child’s perspective, but miss the details of how she rose nontheless to become the face of children’s TV

ABC News

Zindzi Okenyo on racism in Australian theatre and honouring Saartjie Baartman in Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner

Cultural appropriation and systemic racism has generations of young, black women doubting themselves – so did the performer and Play School host, until she decided to reclaim her power.

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How Brenna Harding’s Play School Segment Turned Her Into The LGBTQIA+ Activist She Is Today

Little did then 8-year-old Brenna Harding know that the moment would go on to shape her into the incredible queer activist she is today.

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