Primary Navigation
- Full Episodes & Videos
- TV Shows
Loading TV Shows…
- TV Guide
- Competitions
Loading Competitions…
- Community
Wednesday 01 September 2010
Date:01/09/2010
Australia's own Indiana Jones, author Adrian d'Hage!
Tim Ferguson
Comedian Tim Ferguson has gone from a member of the musical comedy troupe The Doug Anthony All Stars to a brief flirtation with politics and is still popular on the stand-up comedy circuit. Tim is currently writing a film script, teaching comedy and is a lecturer at RMIT. Today he chats about his work and about living with multiple sclerosis.
The Cheeky Monkey: Writing narrative comedy by Tim Ferguson, Currency Press, RRP: $32.95
Circle Shopping: Bhh Tech - Rapid Burn
1800 858 754
Emails & Host Chat
We look at some viewer emails on today's topics.
Share your views. Email us at thecircle@networkten.com.au
Matt Moran Cooking
The man in black, chef Matt Moran, joins us in the kitchen to create a rich, tasty Mussel and Saffron Soup followed by a fresh and delicious Ceviche of Snapper with fennel and blood orange salad.
Both recipes feature Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil for which Matt is a passionate ambassador.
Circle Shopping: Direct2you - Pillows
1800 500 188 www.direct2you.com.au
Wiggles Dreamworld Competition
Win one of TWO family holidays for two adults and two kids to the fabulous Dreamworld on the Gold Coast! You’ll even get a chance to meet The Wiggles during Dreamworld's Wiggle Day of celebration on Saturday 11 September! Prize includes return flights, five night’s accommodation, car hire and unlimited entry to Dreamworld and White Water World.
Plus ten runners up will receive a prize packs of The Wiggles Let's Eat DVD and a family pass to Dreamworld and White Water World.
To enter visit http://ten.com.au/the-circle-dreamworld-wiggles.htm and tell us which colour Wiggles you would like to be and why.
Entries close Friday 03 September and we'll announce the winners on Monday 06 September.
Dr Deepa Daniel
Anyone who has helped a family member or a friend with an eating disorder knows what a frightening time it can be.
To mark National Body Image & Eating Disorders Awareness Week, our resident medico Dr Deepa Daniel shares advice on how to deal with a the physical, psychological and social implications of eating disorders.
http://www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/
Adrian D’Hage
He’s an experienced security expert, former platoon commander and now full time adventurer and crime author. The man described as Australia's own Indiana Jones, author Adrian d'Hage, tells us about his extraordinary adventures in the jungles of Guatemala while researching his latest novel, The Maya Codex (Penguin, RRP: $32.95).
Melbourne Writers Festival: www.mwf.com.au
Brisbane Writers Festival: www.brisbanewritersfestival.com.au
Circle Shopping: Telstra - BigPond Home BroadBand
1800 429 444
Matt Moran Cooking Update
Matt continues today’s dishes, Mussel and Saffron Soup and Ceviche of Snapper.
Cirque Mother Africa Performance
Cirque Mother Africa, a high energy circus featuring 40 performers from all over Africa, has recently begun its Australia wide tour. Today an incredible contortionist and an accompanying flute player join with a sneak peak of their spectacular production.
Tour dates: http://www.circus-mother-africa.de/en/tourdaten.php
Circle Shopping: Brand Developers - Ab Circle Pro
1800 104 104
Emails & Host Chat
We look at some viewer emails on today's topics.
Share your views. Email us at thecircle@networkten.com.au
Marc Fennell
Our movie guy, Marc Fennell, gives us his take on two new films commencing in cinemas tomorrow. First up is The Kids Are All Right starring Annette Benning and Julianne Moore as a lesbian couple living with their two children who were conceived via anonymous sperm donation. Marc then reviews Going The Distance, a rom com starring on and off real life couple Drew Barrymore and Justin Long.
Sean Lynch Bush Tucker Adventure
Our roving reporter Sean recently travelled to the heart of Australia to experience the lifestyles of those who live and work in the outback. Aboriginal chef and tour guide, Bob Taylor, takes Sean to the base of the MacDonnell Ranges for a taste of his modern take on native food, and an authentic outback experience.
Circle Shopping: Bhh Tech - Wrinkle Freeze
1800 858 754
Cooking Wrap-Up
Time to put today’s dishes to The Circle taste test.
Today’s host wardrobe
Gorgi: Salvos
Denise: Towanda
Yumi: Karen Walker
Chrissie: Salvos
Circle Announcements
Father’s Day Domestic Dad Challenge
We’re on the hunt for the Domestic Dad of the Year! Is your dad a dab hand with a dustpan and broom? Or quite nifty with a bottle of Jif? If so, we want to hear from you. Send us your story about the Domestic God in your life and your dad could be one of three people chosen to come to Melbourne to take part in to be part of our Domestic Dad Challenge on Friday 03 September.
Email you story to thecircle@networkten.com.au or leave a comment on Facebook at facebook.com/CircleTV.
People’s Choice Awards
Thanks to Australian Good Taste Magazine and Woolworths you can win a year’s worth of groceries valued at $15,600 by voting in the People’s Choice Awards.
Simply try the week’s featured recipe from one of the 12 finalists and tell us what you think. Each time you comment on a recipe, it’s an entry into the awards, so don’t forget to enter every week!
All 12 recipes are clever weeknight recipes that make mealtimes easier and they’re packed with fresh food. The whole family will enjoy them!
To vote, go to www.australiangoodtaste.com.au and follow the links to the People’s Choice Awards. Then, click on the finalist to see and rate their recipe.
