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1 Reckoning Magda Szubanski , 2021 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Growing Up in Australia 2021;
1 y separately published work icon The Farts and the Furious Magda Szubanski , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 22594262 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'Timmy is trying to get into POSER LAND, an exclusive place only for the most FAMOUS ponies in the world! It’s a club so hard to get into, It’s in OUTER SPACE! But in space, no-one can hear you scream - ARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH! 

'Find out if there's anyone more special and famous than Timmy in the FUNNIEST series by award-winning comedian and author, Magda Szubanski. Illustrated by Dean Rankine.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Great Escape Fartist Magda Szubanski , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 20976637 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'Timmy has really hit ROCK BOTTOM! He's been sent to THE PITS the darkest, scariest place under Earth! He needs to find a way out. But only one pony has EVER managed... a GREAT ESCAPE. Now Timmy's planning a greatER escape! Surely its not that hard to get outta there?!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Bite Me! Magda Szubanski , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 19687789 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'If you thought pooing on everyone was bad, then STICK AROUND! Coz things are about to get WAAAAAY worse for TIMMY. Now hes the MOST HATED thing in the worldpeople hate him more than brussels sprouts and stinky cheese... even more than wedgies! And now hes ON THE RUN!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Timmy the Ticked off Pony and the Poo of Excitement Magda Szubanski , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 18673671 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Timmy is rude. He's lazy. He's ALWAYS cranky. And he's also one of the most FAMOUS ponies in all the known world! Until one day when...POO HAPPENS. Surely one little poo of excitement can't ruin Timmys life. Can it? Yes, it can. Find out how in the funniest new series by award-winning comedian and author Magda Szubanski!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Timmy the Ticked off Pony Magda Szubanski , 2020 Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 18673641 2020 series - author children's fiction children's
1 Creating Australia Magda Szubanski , 2016 single work essay
— Appears in: #SaveOzStories 2016;
'I had no idea how hard it is to write a book. The sheer slog of it. The years of grinding psychological, even physical, labour. Sat hunched over a laptop for hours every day until your fingers cramp and your neck feels like someone has tried to drill a rusty nail through your vertebrae.' (Introduction)
1 Was This the Real Me? (from Reckoning: A Memoir) Magda Szubanski , 2015 single work extract
— Appears in: The Sunday Mail , 20 September 2015; (p. 74)
1 21 y separately published work icon Reckoning : A Memoir Magda Szubanski , Melbourne : Text Publishing , 2015 8858243 2015 single work autobiography

'Heartbreaking, joyous, traumatic, intimate and revelatory, Reckoning is the book where Magda Szubanski, one of Australia's most beloved performers, tells her story.

'In this extraordinary memoir, Magda describes her journey of self-discovery from a suburban childhood, haunted by the demons of her father's espionage activities in wartime Poland and by her secret awareness of her sexuality, to the complex dramas of adulthood and her need to find out the truth about herself and her family. With courage and compassion she addresses her own frailties and fears, and asks the big questions about life, about the shadows we inherit and the gifts we pass on.

'Honest, poignant, utterly captivating, Reckoning announces the arrival of a fearless writer and natural storyteller. It will touch the lives of its readers.' (Publication summary)

1 5 form y separately published work icon It's a Date Peter Helliar , Ryan Shelton , Steven Gates , Phil Lloyd , Lawrence Mooney , Tony Moclair , Justin Hamilton , Jess Harris , Kate Langbroek , Shaun Micallef , Ross Noble , Rosalind Hammond , Luke McGregor , Celia Pacquola , Eddie Perfect , Magda Szubanski , Peter Helliar , ( dir. Jonathan Brough et. al. )agent Australia : Hell And High Waters Holding , 2013-2014 Z1917871 2013 series - publisher film/TV humour

'It's A Date is a comedy series exploring the trials and tribulations of the world of dating. The eight-part narrative comedy series features an extraordinary mix of Australia's most respected performers including Gold Logie award-winners Asher Keddie, Kate Ritchie, John Wood and Lisa McCune alongside stars of the stage and screen Stephen Curry, Sibylla Budd, Shane Jacobson, Sophie Lowe, Nadine Garner, Pia Miranda, Peter Helliar, Lawrence Mooney, Ian Smith, and from the UK, comedy superstar Ross Noble in a rare TV acting role. Alongside these seasoned performers are some of Australia's best emerging comedy talents including Jess Harris, Ronny Chieng, Kate McLennan, Luke McGregor and Nazeem Hussain.

'It's A Date explores the tension, expectation and complication of finding true love. Each episode thematically links two self-contained dates as they bravely head toward desire or disaster.

'Each new episode features a different cast tackling a different set of situations and addressing a new question

each week. Should you have sex on a first date? Does age matter? How accurate are first impressions? How important is honesty on a first date? These are just some of the questions and issues addressed in series one of It's A Date.' (Source: ABC 1 website)

1 form y separately published work icon Dead Dog Walking Magda Szubanski , ( dir. Rowan Woods ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier Magnetic Productions , 2000 6050520 2000 single work film/TV mystery crime humour

'An old woman lies dead, seemingly killed by her own dog. An open and shut case? The killer dog is condemned to death row, but Margaret O'Halloran, the legendary Dogwoman, suspects foul play. Did the dog do it, or were there more sinister circumstances? In a race against time to save the dog's life, Margaret is drawn into a world of secrets and lies, intrigue and conspiracy.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 13/6/2013)

1 form y separately published work icon Dogwoman Magda Szubanski , Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier Magnetic Productions Nine Network , 2000 6050253 2000 series - publisher film/TV mystery crime humour

A series of three telemovies all screened on the Nine Network in 2000.

According to Screen Australia, 'Margaret O'Halloran can think like a dog. This is a rare gift; something that many aspire to, but few achieve. It has earned her the title of Dogwoman.'

(Sighted: 13/6/2013)

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