Recommendations
Gimme Gimme
Recommendation R1/1/03 - Director of Television
Council members unanimously agreed that Gimme Gimme was not of a standard expected of ABC comedy programming. Council was of the view that this program is a detriment to the ABC comedy lineup and below the expectation of comedy programs on the ABC.
Outback upfront
Recommendation R2/1/03 - Director of Television
Council commends this program for the opportunity taken to showcase the work of young filmmakers. It was good to see the ABC take the initiative in using the material. Council recognises the difficulties in scheduling such a program to a regional audience but noted that the timeslot allocated would be when many people in regional areas would still be out working. Council would like the ABC to investigate other avenues for using the work of young filmmakers and look at ways that this material could be repackages and rescheduled.
Commendations
Long way to the top
The Advisory Council commends the interactive version of Long Way to the Top concert. It was good to see the use of archival material along with new technologies in such an innovative way.
Bushfire Coverage
The Council commends the work of the ABC in the coverage of recent bushfires. In particular those in Canberra and Victoria where the work of ABC local radio and that of television news and current affairs, particularly in the Canberra situation was outstanding.
NewsRadio
Council commended the use of promotion material on public transport. In particular the NewsRadio promotion on Melbourne trams is particularly notable.
Foyles War
Council commends Foyles War, this is a terrific program shown in an appropriate timeslot.
Weekend news - Darwin and ACT
The Advisory Council is pleased to see the introduction of weekend news bulletins in Canberra and Darwin.
Masters of style
The Advisory Council commends Masters of Style. The program which was about performance as well as fashion provided great innovative television for a wide audience. It was risk taking and debunked a lot of stereotypes.
Summer Cricket
Council commends the coverage of the one-day cricket matches. In particular the always interesting and informative commentary of Jim Maxwell and Jonathan Agnew.
Dig
The Advisory Council commends Dig for its excellent music content providing an easy listening alternative to Triple J. Please don't change it.
Derek Guille
Council members from Victoria commend the work of long serving announcer Derek Guille. He provided a bridge between country and city listeners. Some people are missing him in the afternoon timeslot.
Peter Thompson
The Advisory Council is pleased to see Peter Thompson back presenting Breakfast on Radio National.
Break the drought concert
Council commends the initiative of the Break the Drought Concert. This was an excellent way of the ABC reaching out to the community at such a difficult time.
New series of hornblower
Council was very pleased to see the new series of Hornblower.
Dynasties
This excellent series was very well received. It provided a nice change from looking at individuals and the family unit. The interesting mix of families provided further interest.
One night the moon
Council commends One Night the Moon, in particular this was a different format. Council would like to see this program repeated.
Richard Glover
Council commends Richard Glover 702 local radio. New South Wales Council members particularly like his program style and content.
Summer television scheduling
Council commends the use of new and innovative program on ABC television during summer.
Welcher and Welcher
Council commends Welcher and Welcher, this is brave innovative comedy, just what the ABC should be producing.
Hopman cup
Council commends the ABC for its coverage of the Hopman Cup which shows young tennis at its best. Council wonders if audiences realise its focus.
Drug wars
Council commends the Drug Wars program for its historical perspective on a worldwide problem. The program was insightful and interesting, showing both the policy and enforcement sides of the issue. It was good to see the ABC picking up high quality North American program material.
The country hour
The Advisory Council commends The Country Hour for its fine coverage of all matters rural.
Film festivals
Council commends the initiative of showing older movies under the "festivals" banner - for example "Spooky Movies" and the "Carry On " nights.
Bali coverage online
The Advisory Council commended the ABC's Bali Coverage previously however it would again like to commend the high quality, instantaneous online coverage.
Radio short story competition
The Advisory Council was pleased to hear the broadcast of the radio short story competition entries. Council would like to see if it were possible to publish the stories, for example in 24 Hours.
Talk back gardening - Jonathan Lamb SA
South Australian Council members commended Jonathan Lamb for his long running Talk Back Gardening program.
Summer 7.30 Report
Council commends Maxine McKew for her fine presentation of the Summer 7.30 Report. The panel style is particularly appreciated.
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