THE LETDOWN

**** four stars

9pm ABC

Alison Bell and Sarah Scheller's Zeitgeist series continues to tickle with astute observations to which many a working new mother will relate. Hopefully, not all the recently blessed have to contend with egomaniacal bosses such as Sacha Horler's Ester. The scenes in which she manipulates Bell's sleep-deprived Audrey into increasingly compromising situations are gold. Tonight, atheist Audrey winds up at church, where she finds more than she bargained for. This is clever comedy of the awkward embellished with strong plots.

The Letdown: clever comedy of the awkward.

THE MOSQUE NEXT DOOR

Series final **** four stars

8.40pm, SBS

What has been essential viewing for all Australians comes to a close with a tumultuous episode that includes a prison chaplaincy program and an engagement. We hear from women and girls about the hijab and niqab, and observe Islamic courtship rituals. Imam Uzair Akbar responds to extremism, and members of the community offer halal sausages to strangers on Australia Day. By inviting us into their world, these people have gone some way towards achieving their goal of busting myths and promoting peace.

The Mosque Next Door: tumultuous episode.

FAMILY FOOD FIGHT

** two stars

7.30pm, Nine

With her winning grin, mohawk (now dusted pink like one of her sugary creations), and collection of hi-tops, pastry chef Anna Polyviou, pictured, was destined for television. Having been groomed as a guest judge on MasterChef, she has taken her first role as regular TV judge on this family cook-off well in her stride, proving she can talk the savoury talk as well as the sweet. She also brings a welcome feminine touch to the line-up, as does tonight's guest judge Kylie Kwong.