Afternoons for Friday 23 September 2011

1:08 PM.Dennis Smith from Tawa has chosen 'Boys Boys Boys' performed by Lady Gaga. Audio

2:10 PM.Former All Black Chris Laidlaw and the UK's Daily Telegraph sports journalist Mark Reason, now writing for Fairfax. Audio

3:09 PM.International award-winning food writer, Julie Biuso, with Lamb Racks with Lemon and Honey Crust, and Potato and Celeriac Mash with Crispy Bacon. Audio

3:23 PM.Jacobs Creek Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV, Mount Riley Marlborough Riesling 2011 and Wild Earth Central Otago Pinot Noir 2009. Audio

3:34 PM.'Jane Eyre', 'Shark Night 3D' and 'Devil's Rock'. Audio

3:48 PM.The 55th anniversary of the festival which pays tribute to the stone fruit and wool industries that keep the township of Alexandra ticking, kicks off today with a race around the clock and Mardi Gras… Read more Audio

3:49 PM.Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio

4:07 PM.Topics - Wellingtonians have been warned by their public health service to be on alert for Meningitis symptoms. Last night the bad news out of Europe and America sent markets tumbling again. Audio

4:35 PM.Topics - Richie McCaw and Dan Carter have recovered from minor injuries and will return to the All Blacks. Zara Phillips is in Dunedin, where England will play Romania tomorrow. Scientists have found… Read more Audio