I know I've mentioned the Aussie true crime drama Underbelly before, but it was on again last night and I have to tell you it is just the best TV. You must try and see it if you can - I'm sure it can be downloaded from somewhere (Channel Nine are showing it here). But how on earth they are allowed to show it I just don't know - several of the 'characters' are in the news now, Tony Mokbel is being extradited from Greece and the fittest female lawyer you ever saw is fighting to get her right to practise law back after sleeping with murderers and and, how shall we say, bending the rules a little...Both of these characters feature in Underbelly every week - the Ferrari driving Mokbel famously referred to as, "you're the man controlling 50percent of the amphetamine market in Melbourne". Now, how could, he get a fair trial?
Anyhow, it's such good viewing and you can't help but shake your head at it all. The Victorian Tourist Board or whatever they are called must be shaking their heads too - hardly makes you want to visit Melbourne, let me tell you. On that subject, Bondi Rescue is also on at the moment and well worth a watch if it comes your way. Bondi is just a beach but here it has iconic status and I think it's a World Heritage site now. But jeez, is it dangerous. In the summer, around 80 people a day have to be rescued. Next beach up is Tamarama, which is even more treacherous.
So, yes, it can be dangerous in Sydney as well as in Melbourne, but I suppose at least the beach can't come and shoot you in the street, your favourite restaurant or your bed at night...
Meanwhile, here's the link for those of you who are following GONE.
http://kingcoultas.blog.co.uk/
http://www.abloodredbird.wordpress.com
16/04/08 @ 09:53