Instead of writing and saying that politicians will ''face off against each other'', reporters could simply tell us that they will ''face'', or, more professionally, ''debate''.

Edel Wignell, Stud Park

Dicing with death

Most of the programs we see on television, with the exception of Mr Selfridge, are either about murder or cooking. Could we please have some films at least twice a week? Not too late - maybe starting at 8.30pm?

Marta Duff, Kew

He doesn't jell

Graeme Blundell morphing into '60s icon movie presenter Deadly Earnest on 114 Fox Classics is truly awful.

Brian Sanaghan, West Preston

Too in-your-face

Sorry, ABC, I can no longer watch 7.30 or Lateline. The verbal blitzkrieg and incessant interrupting interviewing style of Leigh Sales and Emma Alberici is more like America's Fox News than the home of civilised debate. Maxine McKew, I miss your style and class in the interviewer's chair.

David Lockyer, Lara

Won't hear of it

Wrong, Ken Hayes (Letters, 8/8). The ABC's Tony Delroy is articulate, well informed and, what's more, charming. Nightlife has many loyal listeners, thanks to Delroy's consistency and effortless style. Jon Faine alienates listeners and is full of his own importance.

Sonia Stratton, Elwood

Missing the point

I would dearly like to know the difference between per cent and percentage points. Can any of you people in media land, or perhaps other mortals like myself, enlighten me on this matter? When I went to school, 1 per cent was quite clearly defined. Am I to think that one percentage point is something entirely different?

Eric Peterson, Brighton East

Leaps of faith

It's not a very bright idea to have Songs of Praise (ABC1) and Faithlines (ABCNews24) on at the same time, 11.30am on Sunday, as both would probably attract the same viewers.

Brenda Linane, Altona

With no due respect

Last Sunday I watched a documentary on ABC2 about fashion photographer, Bill Cunningham New York. He is one of the most respected photographers in New York and treats his subjects with utmost respect, as was related to us. Therefore I feel it was with not a little disrespect that he was initially introduced by the presenter, Kristy Best, as ''an old man who lives in a bedsit''. Admittedly, she did mention his skills and the quality of his photography, but what had his age to do with it? He had been taking photographs for decades, so we shouldn't be surprised that ''an old man'' could take photos of quality.

Norman Miller, The Basin

Just asking …

If Australia has got so much talent, how come the abysmal TV show has to import so many judges?

George Houlder, Ross Creek

Money talked

Eddie's show Hot Seat has stooped to a new low with a question on August 7 based around Channel Nine's advertising sponsors. More advertising to satisfy/keep contracts.

Keith Robinson, Glen Waverley

History repeats itself

It used to be that 6pm was when the ABC entertained us with alternate evenings of Grand Designs, Time Team, Monty Don's Gardens of Italy and Restorations. Now the lazy ABC just puts on one DVD at a time. We get Grand Designs every night until we're sick of it and then Time Team every night until we're sick of that. When the Restoration Man DVD ran out it simply replayed it. This is careless programming and we deserve better.

Judy Archer, Bacchus Marsh

The good Word

I agree entirely with Peter Waterhouse's comments on the mini-series The Bible (Letters, 8/ 8). Criticism should be based on fact and that makes it impossible to criticise a series based on the Bible.

Gary Sayer, Warrnambool

Numbers game

Peter McGill (Letters, 8/8) is spot on. Bruce McAvaney is seriously annoying, but he pales into insignificance when compared with Danny Frawley on Fox Footy. All he relies on for interpreting a game are meaningless statistics. Rather than giving expert commentary and predictions he is fascinated by inane micro indicators. Paul Roos, on the other hand, is brilliant.

David Tolstrup, Canterbury

The truth hurts

I suggest Jennifer Murray (Letters, 8/8) tries another channel, or turns off the TV if she doesn't like Vet School's content. Real life is painful and should not be disguised. Perhaps people would be less likely to obtain pets impulsively if they remembered the show's content when cuddling that soft ball of fluff. If you want your child to see cute, watch Dr Harry.

Jan Sobye, Ballarat

Cooked to perfection

Kitchen Cabinet is a little gem, showing a gentler, kinder side of politics. The Doug Cameron interview was inspiring for its honesty and humour. Thank you, Annabel Crabb. Here's hoping for another series, and a recipe book.

Jill Parkes, Myrtleford

Have Aled, will travel

We are all accustomed to repeats of Classical Destinations on SBS, but this is a whole new series. Aled Jones is the presenter and he began his journey in Wales. He wants to show the connection between environment and musicians, so we enjoyed Welsh countryside and architecture, including a visit to the cathedral where he once sang as a chorister. Weekdays at 6pm now promise to be very rewarding.

Evelyn Lawson, Karingal

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