Central West Libraries - TV

Miss Austen Regrets on ABC Sunday Night

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:25:00 +1100

Austen fans rejoice - the wait is almost over. All self respecting Jane Austen fans will not miss this: Miss Austen Regrets screening on ABC TV. Here is the promo: "Approaching her fortieth birthday, Jane Austen (Olivia Williams pictured, from Emma and The Sixth Sense) appears happily unmarried. When asked by her young niece Fanny (Imogen Poots) to help her vet potential husbands, Jane's confident composure is threatened as she finds herself looking back on her own potential suitors and the choices she has made. Could potential family financial ruin have been averted if she'd accepted the proposal of a wealthy landowner? And what about the handsome young physician Jane meets as a result of a family illness? Based on the life and letters of Jane Austen, Miss Austen Regrets tells the story of the novelist's final years, examining why, despite setting the standard for romantic fiction, she died having never married or met her own Mr. Darcy." And look out for Greta Scacchi in the role of Jane's sister Cassandra. It has received great reviews and of course is beautifully filmed. Screening on ABC TV on Sunday 15 November from 8.30pm to 10pm. A must see!

Jennifer Byrne Presents Monsters and Bloodsuckers on TV

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:12:00 +1100

As our Classics Book Club readers know classic horror fiction is a hot topic. So tune into Monsters and Bloodsuckers on ABC 1 on Tuesday 8 September at 10pm. Jennifer Byrne presents a series of individual treats for lovers of books and writing. It features discussions with leading authors and investigations into the popularity of writing genres such as crime, sex and romance and fantasy. Jennifer and her guests explore the very darkest of literary worlds including Dracula by Bram Stoker, The Werewolf of Paris by Guy Endore, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. For the Monsters And Bloodsuckers special, Jennifer has summoned a quorum of dark souls to lead us through this murky world: Catherine Jinks is the author of more than thirty books in most genres and for all ages - including The Reformed Vampire Support Group. She's currently up to her neck (ahem) in werewolf research for her next book... Will Elliott's first novel, The Pilo Family Circus, picked up many major horror awards and was shortlisted for the 2007 International Horror Guild Award where he was up against fellow horror-meisters, including Stephen King. His latest book, Strange Places, is a memoir in which both werewolves and vampires have walk-on roles. Leigh Blackmore is an academic, editor and contributor to such blood-drenched journals as The Australian Horror and Fantasy Magazine, Terror Australis and The Encyclopedia of Supernatural Fiction - to name just a few. Tara Moss writes best-selling crime novels and reads in even darker places, counting Dracula and Frankenstein among her favourite gothic ghouls.

Theyre back&.The Librarians ABC series returns

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:20:00 +1100

Remember this series on the ABC? Well they are back Frances, Christine, Dawn, Ky, Neil, Father Harris and all the gang. The second instalment of the highly acclaimed comedy series, The Librarians premieres Wednesday 5 August at 9pm on ABC1. Do the survey to find out which character from the series you are most like I'm Nada...mmmm what does that mean? Might try the survey again. Go to www.abc.net/tv/librarians/series2 under the information tab And ALIA has created a new web page for the series http://www.alia.org.au/thelibrarians/ and has re-activated the ALIA 'The Librarians' Blog http://www.alia.org.au/thelibrariansblog/ for insider news and gossip. This season Christine is facing single motherhood, Frances' marriage is in deep trouble and Nada is being touted as the N.B.L. (Next Big Librarian). There's a brand new library featuring a 'culture pod' and some very cool design features. So strap yourself in for a fun ride.

Spooks returns

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:40:00 +1100

So what does Spooks have to do with the Library? Well would you believe Rupert Penry-Jones (pictured front)starred as Captain Wentworth in a TV version of Jane Austen's Persuasion. And he of course, is the star of Spooks. See I told you it was possible. And besides we love a great story and they generally have quality spy stories with a modern day twist and even Harry's Diary has been published. The award-winning, edge-of-your-seat spy drama, Spooks, is back with another white-knuckle ride through the perilous world of deadly terrorists, international cover-ups and treacherous double-agents. During 10 hour-long episodes, Adam, Ros, Harry and the team are immersed in their most intricate operation to date as the complex relationship between the UK, Iran and the US is put under the spotlight...but who can really be trusted under this new world order? There is also the Spooks Interactive online game at www.abc.net.au/tv/spooks Spooks begins Monday April 6 at 9.35pm, ABC1.

Lost in Austen coming to TV Sunday night

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:06:00 +1100

Just when you thought our love affair with Jane Austen was all over along comes this TV gem. On Sunday (8th March and 15th) at 8.30pm be watching ABC TV for Lost in Austen. Jemima Rooper (The Black Dahlia) plays a young woman who finds herself swept away to the land of Austen's Pride and Prejudice. It also features Alex Kingston (ER), Hugh Bonneville (Notting Hill), Lindsay Duncan (Rome) and new Bond girl Gemma Arterton (St. Trinians; Quantum Of Solace). It is the story of a thoroughly modern heroine who threatens to ruin one of the world's greatest literary love stories. Bored bank worker Amanda Price becomes lost in her favourite Jane Austen book after finding a portal in her bathroom and swaps places with its heroine Elizabeth Bennet. Of course she encounters the Bennet family and Mr Darcy. As the plot thickens she must restore the love story to its rightful conclusion. There are some wonderful locations and great characters. At least it sounds more tasteful than this new title: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Classic Regency Romance - Now with Ultraviolent Zombie Mayhem! by Seth Graheme-Smith.

Central West Libraries - TV

Miss Austen Regrets on ABC Sunday Night

Jennifer Byrne Presents Monsters and Bloodsuckers on TV

Theyre back&.The Librarians ABC series returns

Spooks returns

Lost in Austen coming to TV Sunday night

Theyre back&.The Librarians ABC series returns