Television
Television Critic Guy Williams
Today Guy Williams talks to Jesse about Creamerie, State of Origin, Bo Burnham and the Friends reunion. Audio
NZ Screen History: Under the Mountain
This week's NZ Screen history looked back the 1981 series Under the Mountain. The head designer of the show Rob Gillies, and actor Roy Billing are with Jesse to discuss how it was made. Audio
Focus on how Centrepoint was able to be established
The story of one of New Zealand's most notorious communes is soon to appear on our screens: Heaven and Hell - The Centrepoint Story. Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Today Linda Burgess gives her verdict on two NZ reality shows, Eat Well for Less and David Lomas Investigates. Audio
David McPhail 'an exceptional man', says friend Mark Hadlow
The writer, producer, actor and comedian David McPhail has died at 76. In a post on Facebook, his son Matt said: "It is with the deepest sadness that I share with you the news that our wonderful… Audio
Television Critic Guy Williams
Today Guy Williams is reviewing Starstruck TVNZ - Rose Matafeo's new show and Creamerie TVNZ a new show from the flat 3 team. Audio
My Current Song: Stewart Allan, 'Shall We Dance'
Stewart Allan is an Auckland-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His new track 'Shall We Dance' is the first single from his forthcoming album '9 Rooms', with the music video featuring 109… Audio
Starstruck, Creamerie, My Love
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about Starstruck,a new BBC production written and starring New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo. She'll also look at dystopian comedy Creamerie… Audio
Television Critic: Perlina Lau and Sam Brooks
Perlina Lau has been looking at the Allen V Farrow documentary. Sam Brooks has been watching 'Popstars'. Audio
Television Critic: Caitlin Cherry
Caitlin discusses; Snowpiercer Season 2 and Firefly Lane which are both on Netflix. Audio
Worldwatch's Perlina Lau's TV show debut
Before COVID hit and Worldwatch's Perlina Lau came to work at RNZ, she was making a tv show series based on a future after a pandemic had hit the world! She talks to Jesse about the series. Audio
NZ Screen History: A Dog's Show
Every Sunday at 6pm from 1977 huge numbers of New Zealanders would be glued to the television to watch A Dog's Show. Jesse talks to presenter John Gordon. Audio
The Father, The Mauritanian, Total Control
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Lynn to talk about Anthony Hopkin's new movie The Father (in cinemas), while his former Silence of the Lambs co-star Jodie Foster tackles the real-life story of… Audio
Television Critic: Emma John
Emma John, reviews 'Moxi' on Netflix, 'The Way Back' (Neon) and 'The Dig' Netflix. And for the kids, Speed, The Fugitive, Austin Powers, Zoolander (so bad, has not aged well at all!) and Harriet - the… Audio
Jill Nalder: the woman who inspired AIDS drama It's a Sin
Jill Nalder is a Welsh actress and activist. She is known for her career in theatre as well as her contribution to HIV/AIDS activism. She was the inspiration behind the character Jill Baxter in the… Video, Audio
Television Critic - Guy Williams
Love on the Specreum - Netflix, How too -with John Wilson - HBO and Fricken Dangerous Bro - TVNZ. Audio
Rugby rights deal may push SKY TV prices up - CEO
SKY TV is warning it may cost more to watch sport on its platforms, because of a more expensive rugby rights deal.
But the company is promising subscription fees won't change this financial year.
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NZ Screen History: McPhail and Gadsby
This week for NZ Screen History Jesse speaks to David McPhail about the satirical comedy shows he put together throughout the 70s and 80s. Audio
NZ Screen History: Gloss
This week we take you back to the mid 80's - a time of Yuppies, shoulder pads, boat shoes, and lots of spending! Producer Janice Finn and writer, Rosemary McLeod talk about creating the so-called… Audio