
Last week's federal budget would have buffered at least some of the chill wind that is blowing around the ABC and SBS four months out from a likely change of government.
The ABC has denied reports that management was considering dumping Alan Kohler's graph-friendly finance segment from the 7pm news.
The two-part profile of Edward Gough Whitlam offers a lively account of a heady period in Australian politics.
Two hours may not be enough time for the live version of The Voice (Nine, 7.30pm) in its new Monday slot. If Seal really winds up, this thing could still be going as Karl Stefanovic is rewriting Roz Kelly's sports scripts on Tuesday's Today show.

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