P546 CEEFAX 2 546 Fri 21 Jan 22:14/14 1/2 ——————————————————————————————————————— STRANGE PLANET (15) Australia 96 mink Director: Emma-Kate Croghan Cast: Claudia Karvan, Namoi Watts, Tom Long ——————————————————————————————————————— Comedy drama charting an eventful year in the lives of six professional twenty-somethings living in Sydney. It kicks off on New Year's Eve — introducing us to two sets of friends. Over the course of the year their various paths will cross and romance will blossom. But where will they all be one year on? ———————————— by Jane Lyons ———————————— Showbiz 540 Music 560 TV/Radio 600 Film 99 550 Index 541 TV Choice 593 Videos Showbiz Lottery NWestTVP546 CEEFAX 2 546 Fri 21 Jan 22:03/12 2/2 ——————————————————————————————————————— STRANGE PLANET (15) Australia 96 mink This twenty-something drama has been billed as Australia's answer to the cult BBC drama series This Life. But enjoyable as it is, Emma-Kate Croghan's film never quite matches up in terms of sheer inventiveness. The game of guessing which of the characters will end up together is engaging enough while it lasts. But it's not the type of film to leave a lasting impression. STRANGE PLANET opens on January 21 Film 99 550 Index 541 TV Choice 593 Videos Showbiz Lottery NWestTV