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Eating Media Lunch - The Worst of EML

Television (Full Length Episode) – 2006

In this highlights special culled from the first four years of Eating Media Lunch, presenter Jeremy Wells keeps a straight face whilst mercilessly satirising all manner of mainstream media. Rather than a traditional 'Best Of' format, the episode presents the 'Worst Of', showcasing controversial and bizarre moments, from the tongue-in-cheek to the truly jaw-dropping. Clips include; goading talkback radio hosts, terrorist bloopers, Destiny Church protests, plus three of the show's most outrageous moments: the making of an indigenous porn film, the demise of celebrity sheep Shrek, and the opening Country Calendar parody.

Warning: This content may offend. Viewer discretion is advised. 

We Chinese do not take freedom of the press for granted. Journalists should not abuse this right by asking only silly questions.
– Interviewee

Key Cast & Crew

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Jeremy Wells

Presenter, Contributing Writer

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Paul Casserly

Director, Writer, Producer

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Claire Logan

Producer, Contributing Writer

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Lee Baker

Writer, Field Director

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Alison Mau

Subject

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Larry Williams

Subject

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