In 2007, a little known local news network, operating from the back lanes of Caldecott Hill, came into national notoriety and prominence with the telecast of the first season of The Noose. From an initial seven viewers, which included five censors, The Noose grew from strength to strength. During the run of its third season in 2010, The Noose was the highest rated local English language show on Channel 5. Not too shabby. The Noose returns triumphantly to Channel 5 on 8th March 2011 at 8:30pm for 13 episodes. Not content with swimming in just a local pond, the fourth season of The Noose will now go international in keeping with the best practices of international news networks. The new season will see the addition of international correspondents who will embed themselves in hot spots around the world to bring a global perspective to Noose coverage.
Episode 1
A loan shark runner is wanted for an award, a debate on proper parenting and one man's thoughts on an apparently biased Happiness Index.
Episode 2
Meet our new correspondent, Rose Pok, from Hong Kong and hear when she has to say on THE NOOSE. Jacques Ooi investigates a recent case of public nudity and gets the scoop from the two culprits... in the flesh. Woman Sues Casino... Claims Her Losses Are Illegal! This story and more in the second episode of THE NOOSE.
Episode 3
Malaysia's use for a land parcel is revealed, new penalties for errant monkey feeders and North Korean leaders get wasted.
Episode 4
Traditional barbers try to make a cut in modern Singapore, the retirement age is raised again and a new scheme is enacted to help inmates sharpen their skills - literally.
Episode 5
North Korean leader Kim Chiong Hil and his entourage make a historic state visit to Singapore.
Episode 6
MediaCorp looks for a new CEO, errant book non-returners face the wrath of the National Library Board and Barbarella pleads her case.
Episode 7
A shady Nigerian company sets up offices in Singapore, a ninja auntie is on the loose and a new tax is proposed.
Episode 8
Females may soon get more equality in Singapore, a possible case of domestic dispute in Yishun and there exists Singaporeans who are always happy.
Episode 9
A website launched to get lottery numbers from car accidents is launched, aggrieved condominium residents believe Singaporeans are getting more shameless and a new campaign is launched to try and get Singaporeans to lose body fat.
Episode 10
A possible conspiracy where hawker stalls have fake queuers is unearthed, Tom Cruise is interviewed by The Noose and Singaporeans are unhappy at the lack of quality real estate agents.
Episode 11
The Noose sues its own production company, condominium guards under fire for their perceived shoddy standards and the Ministry Without Portfolio launches a guidebook to help spot signs of child delinquency.
Episode 12
MediaCorp conducts a talent search for a new soccer television show, aggrieved employees are suing their former employers for wrongful termination among other reasons and the Singapore Police Force is to build a state-of-the-art central complex in Buona Vista.
Episode 13
Malaysian politicians attempt to curb the flow of Malaysians to Singapore's casinos, an award-winning Hollywood director is being considered for citizenship in Singapore and a lost time capsule is potentially found in the trunk of someone's taxi.