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Calum Henderson
Entertainment reporter, NZ Herald
Calum Henderson writes about (mainly terrible) television
We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.
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Calum Henderson's quarantine TV picks to keep you entertained this weekend.
A new cricket documentary could fill the sporting void in the next few weeks.
Barking mad Pup Academy leaves Canvas critic with more questions than answers.
Nothing spooky about Paranormal Caught on Camera - except what we're expected to believe.
Why is one TV critic taking Jamie Oliver's latest advice with a grain of salt?
Peaky Blinders producers' new star-studded, genre mash-up of a show promises to be big.
The star came clean about her drug use on an episode of The Goop Lab
Calum Henderson on the kiwi TV show that reveals disconnect between workers and bosses.
Santa's story as never told before - Calum Henderson's Christmas recommendation.
Oh, Jolene. Corny rock biopic is dead. Dolly Parton has shown us the future of TV drama.
Great Kiwi Bake Off contestants swallow the criticism as judges not so sweet.
Calum Henderson: "I was not as bad as a John Green teen".
Calum Henderson reviews Rhythm + Flow on Netflix - does it get a good rap?
Calum Henderson reviews the Netflix original series, The Politician.
Sucked in by the title, Calum Henderson goes into Bill Gates' brain and finds ... toilets.
Calum Henderson reviews The Story of Rugby, just in time for the RWC.
Does HBO's new series The Righteous Gemstones really break the last TV taboo?
Calum Henderson on the new TV show guaranteed to get your motor running.
Calum Henderson wants to know what happened to TV's vision of a bright future?
Calum Henderson on Celebrity Treasure Island - no one wants a grown-up What Now.
Calum Henderson tries to understand the "genius" behind TVNZ on Demand's BossBabes.
There's a new Ramsay in the kitchen - and the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Calum Henderson reviews The InBetween for Canvas magazine
Calum Henderson: High School is the new NZ reality show now soaring.
Calum Henderson: An Ordinary Woman is a true hidden gem well worth a real watch.
Calum Henderson joins the TV critics reflecting on Euphoria and wonders how real it is.
Gwynnie's bewildered appearance on The Chef Show proves she'd be the best BFF
Brene Brown's self-help mantras might be better than tidying houses, says Calum Henderson.
Calum Henderson reviews the local comedy, Educators
Calum Henderson reviews "You vs. Wild" with Bear Grylls.
Trainspotter Calum Henderson makes the argument for travelling by couch
It's been 20 years already - the 10 top TV dramas since The Sopranos
The Casketeers is an instant Kiwi classic - but how did it end up on TV screens?
Calum Henderson watch a new TV show every week of the year. Here's his advice...
Settling in for a Christmas movie binge? Here are a few words of warning.
It's brilliant, beautiful, a cut above almost every other recent TV show. Is that enough?
Warning: These might seem like simple dog stories, but they'll break your heart.
Prison escape drama lacks action but makes up for it with slow-build tension.
Should you watch another intensely stylish trans-European spy thriller? Yes, you should.
Julia Roberts is predictably outstanding. As for the rest of this podcast-turned TV show?
Scratch the record and forget about rock docs: hip hop documentaries are where it's at.
Britain is in even more trouble than we thought, judging by Mary Berry's new cooking show.
It's brilliant, tedious, cinematic and completely ridiculous, says Calum Henderson.
Watching people watch TV - what's that like? Calum Henderson turns on the Gogglebox.
Here's one of the funniest and most easily enjoyable shows on TV right now.
The tone takes a while to settle, but Vanity Fair turns out to be a slick period drama.
Forever is a series that skillfully wrong-foots its audience. The less you know the better
A psychic real estate agent? What is Melanie Lynskey up to in Castle Rock?
Jim from The Office has abs now. A proper six-pack. What's going in Jack Ryan?
Great music, in-jokes for adults and a cameo from Snoop Dogg. What's not to like?
TV adaptation of popular film series is one of the more satisfying spin-offs you'll find.
New Aussie-noir series examines the historical ineptitude of Sydney police.
Welcome to a weird hybrid of sports documentary and cooking tour.
No mucking about in this high-stakes European drama, writes Calum Henderson.
COMMENT: You've seen Gordon Ramsay before - but never as overcooked as this.
Dark Tourist is macabre, weird as hell but also...kind of wonderful.
COMMENT: Sharp Objects is a compelling yet uncomfortable watch.
Give Derren Brown this: he knows how to get attention.
The mistress of the kitchen has space at her table in a new series.
COMMENT: Tears, laughter, familiar faces still the essence of Coro.
COMMENT: The stakes are high for the competing Sharp Blacks.
All or Nothing divulges the inner workings of our rugby team.
COMMENT: Vet on the Hill and his furry friends tug at the heartstrings.
Dancing with the Stars: Light reality or serious sport?
REVIEW: Design series better than most reality junk, says Calum Henderson.
Comedy remake Splitting Up Together is weird, but there are encouraging signs.
Calum Henderson comes to the rescue - the best on the box this Easter.
Terrace House, Japanese reality franchise is a surprisingly difficult show to describe.
A three-part mini-series recaptures the terror of British serial killer John Christie.
'It's a show so simplistic it makes Tipping Point seem like Mastermind.'
It's another time, another place and has the feel of another show, writes Calum Henderson.
The ultimate code-breaker returns with Simon Barnett, writes Calum Henderson.
Newsboy will put the edge back into New Zealand current affairs, writes Calum Henderson.
Good vs evil, darkness vs light — the MKRNZ bandwagon is leaving the station.
Jacinda Ardern traces her roots back to Greece and New York.