Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan for Tuesday 9 December 2008

1:10 PM.For Gilbert van Reenen the best song ever written is Sonny - Mary Black. Audio

1:20 PM.Radio DJ Phil Darkins is reeling in the years to 1988. Audio

2:10 PM.English poet John Milton was the greatest poet who ever lived and today we celebrate his 400th birthday. Audio

2:35 PM.The show will go on at Marineland this summer, after the Napier City Council agreed to reopen the attraction. Audio

2:45 PM.In He Rourou today Ana Tapiata talks to the chair of the organising committee of the National Maori performing arts competition. Audio

2:50 PM.The Amazing Rhythm Aces album Stacked Deck is today's feature album. Audio

3:10 PM.Dr. Neal Barnard is an American physician, author, clinical researcher, low-fat vegan diet advocate and animal rights activist. Audio

3:30 PM.This week's Asian report we're in the Deep South where two exhibitions featuring China and are currently on display. Audio

3:45 PM.Veronika Meduna looks at Ernest Rutherford's childhood near Nelson and his early years as a student. Audio

4:06 PM.John Bishop and Matt Nippert join Jim on the panel today. Audio

4:35 PM.John Bishop and Matt Nippert join Jim on the panel today. Audio