Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries is set to propel Essie Davis into leading lady territory, and with a character as strong as ABC1's Phryne Fisher, she couldn't be happier.
Brian Walsh talks about more fast-tracking, 3 new channels, hints at new local dramas, plus Olympics, AFL and exclusively announces Eddie McGuire Tonight.
Exclusive: The ABC has pulled investment for a six part miniseries because it didn't want a US actress to play an Australian character, but it will air on UKTV.