Denise Eriksen

Denise Eriksen is a journalist, producer and former television executive - Head of Factual at ABCTV, Head of Production and Development at SBS and Head of Current Affairs at ABC TV News. She has made programs for every television network in Australia and for Foxtel. She’s currently a Producer, TV commentator, MC of TV Talks at the Australian, Film, Television and Radio School and panellist on RN’s TV Club with Cassie McCullough.

Survivor makes stunning debut with great cast and lush location

In the Sunday night debut of Channel Ten’s Australian Survivor, elimination came down to Des, a grumpy, lazy old bugger who belatedly turned helpful, and Kat, the...

August 21, 2016 | Denise Eriksen

The Block 2016: contestants face stinky, old location

The Port Melbourne site of Channel Nine’s The Block caused quite a stink in its heyday. The building was the administration centre for...

August 20, 2016 | Denise Eriksen

About a Girl: Australian Story tackles transgender children

There are, according to some estimates, 44,000 Australian kids who want to change their sex. That’s an average of five kids in...

August 14, 2016 | Denise Eriksen

You can’t ask that! Aussies answer tricky questions

ANALYSIS Often the simplest ideas, delivered beautifully, make the best and most surprising television. You Can’t Ask That, screening on the ABC at...

August 2, 2016 | Denise Eriksen

Olympics

Olympics: the incredible health risks dopers take

Athletes – and their coaches – who want to cheat will do anything to enhance their performance. They’ll beg scientists to allow an unproven...

August 1, 2016 | Denise Eriksen

Trust Me, I’m a Doctor: your health questions answered

ANALYSIS Finally, I’ve been vindicated – I like to have my breakfast before I exercise and science has proved me right. Apparently, it...

July 28, 2016 | Denise Eriksen

Please explain: why Pauline Hanson is ‘a myth’

ANALYSIS Pauline Hanson: Please Explain (SBS, July 31, 8.35pm) is a tale of manipulation, naivety, a deep love for an Australia that...

July 27, 2016 | Denise Eriksen

MasterChef winner cracks Heston’s egg challenge

In the end, it was an “egg” that did it. Not just any egg, but an intricately-constructed, 100-step, scientifically-processed concoction (dreamed up...

July 26, 2016 | Denise Eriksen