The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin by Newstalk ZB
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Categories: News & Politics
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The Borrowed Hills by Scott Preston. Set amidst the foot and mouth scare in Cumbria in 2001, this is the story of two men, William and Steve, who have neighbouring sheep farms and are forced to destroy all their stock. They attempt to hide the remnants of one of their flocks from the authorities, and then when William falls in with a criminal shyster, Steve is roped into their plans to travel south to rustle a pedigree flock from a faraway farm to give them something to go on with. William’s new friend brings chaos and destruction close to home. Whilst this is set against a somewhat brutal background. the author’s craft lifts it to another level entirely.
A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci. In southern Virginia in 1968, a black man and his wife are charged with the murder of an elderly white couple. Jack Lee takes on their case and is joined by a young black lawyer who’s a crusader for justice and civil rights. Everything is stacked against them and the relentless march towards Death Row for their defendants looks inevitable. This took David Baldacci ten years to write and is his most deeply personal story yet – and even for those of us who have read a lot of legal thrillers set in similar circumstances, the degree to which racism was entrenched in the State at that time is truly shocking and makes for a highly charged novel.
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Previous episodes
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3519 - Joan's picks: The Borrowed Hills and A Calamity of Souls Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3518 - Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer with advice about what not to do on a cruise Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3517 - The Sunday Panel: Is New Zealand's local content in trouble? Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3516 - Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the resurgence of fibre supplements Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3515 - Mike Van de Elzen: Beer battered fish with creamy tartare sauce Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3514 - Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new - and unexpected - solution to anger Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3513 - Sarah-Kate Lynch and Morgana O’Reilly: Friends Like Her creator and lead actress on the new psychological thriller series Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3512 - Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the 2024 Cannes Film Festival selections Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3511 - Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters' busy week Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3510 - Dame Susan Devoy: former squash player and senior public servant returns with frank new memoir Dame Suzy D: My Story Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3509 - Anna Leask: A Moment in Crime podcast host on Jonathan Hulme speaking out about the Parker–Hulme murder case Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3508 - Irene Gardiner: NZ Screen Producers’ Guild President on the future of local Kiwi content following TVNZ and Newshub cuts Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3507 - Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on the fatal stabbing attacks at Bondi Junction Westfield Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3506 - Francesca Rudkin: Let's pay all Olympic gold medallists Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3505 - Joan's picks: Day One and Run for Your Life Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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3504 - Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on Oakland airport changing its name Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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3503 - The Sunday Panel: Do politicians deserve more money? Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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3502 - Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on the warning signs of an unhealthy gut Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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3501 - Liam Pieper: Australian novelist and ghost-writer explores celebrity culture in new book Appreciation Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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3500 - Mike Van de Elzen: Rosti with poached eggs and creamed spinach Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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3499 - Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the South Korean nuclear fusion power scheme reaching heat milestone Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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3498 - Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Alex Garland’s pre-US election contemporary thriller 'Civil War' Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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3497 - Joseph Kay: Save The Children team leader on the emotional and physical toll of deaths six months into the Gaza conflict Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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3496 - Judy Bailey: former newsreader and broadcaster embraces ageing and evolving in new book Evolving: Finding Health and Happiness As We Age Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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3495 - Jason Walls: ZB political editor believes the Prime Minister, Ministers and every MP in Parliament is underpaid Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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3494 - Peter Dunne: former United Future leader weighs in on proposed public sector job cuts Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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3493 - Francesca Rudkin: Leave the kids alone Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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3492 - Rachel Ward: Former actress and film-maker on her new documentary piece Rachel's Farm Tue, 02 Apr 2024
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3491 - The Sunday Panel: What do we think of Easter trading hours? Sat, 30 Mar 2024
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3490 - Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on rebalancing following an increased Easter sugar intake Sat, 30 Mar 2024
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3489 - Mike Van de Elzen: Getting smoky flavour into food Sat, 30 Mar 2024
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3488 - Dr Michelle Dickinson: Nanotechnologist on the new research showing male mammals aren't bigger than females Sat, 30 Mar 2024
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3487 - Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Sydney Sweeney's latest project Immaculate Sat, 30 Mar 2024
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3486 - Joan's picks: The Call and The Trading Game : A Confession Sun, 24 Mar 2024
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3485 - Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer reveals some 'crazy' travel based facts Sun, 24 Mar 2024
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3484 - The Sunday Panel: What did we think of the speculation surrounding Princess Kate? Sun, 24 Mar 2024
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3483 - Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the rise of cancer in young people Sun, 24 Mar 2024
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3482 - Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist explains biological factors behind teenage stink Sat, 23 Mar 2024
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3481 - Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the remake of Road House Sat, 23 Mar 2024
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3480 - Justin Pemberton: Escaping Utopia director explores the inner workings of Gloriavale through interviews with escapees Sat, 23 Mar 2024
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3479 - Rachel House: Kiwi actress ventures into the world of directing with new film The Mountain Sat, 23 Mar 2024
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3478 - Dr Juber Hafiji: dermatologist weighs in on the uptick of under-13s using anti-aging skincare Sat, 23 Mar 2024
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3477 - Sophie Trigger: ZB senior political reporter ahead of Chris Hipkins' State of the Nation speech Sat, 23 Mar 2024
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3476 - Jo Robertson: Make Sense co-founder on Spark becoming New Zealand's first internet provider to join the Internet Watch Foundation Sat, 23 Mar 2024
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3475 - Russell Myers: Daily Mirror royal editor and Pod Save the King host on Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis Sat, 23 Mar 2024
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3474 - Joan's Picks: The Hunter and The Long and Winding Road Sun, 17 Mar 2024
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3473 - Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer with her highlights and recommendations for Perth Sun, 17 Mar 2024
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3472 - The Sunday Panel: What happens next for the Green Party? Sun, 17 Mar 2024
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3471 - Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert examines why New Zealand seems to get fatter every year Sat, 16 Mar 2024
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3470 - Mike Van de Elzen: Potatoes with wilted greens and anchovy cream Sat, 16 Mar 2024