Nine To Noon for Friday 10 April 2015
09:05 Future of TV current affairs - Campbell Live under threat
Martin Gillman is an Auckland advertising consultant, and Phil Wallington is a media commentator, journalist and TV producer.
Phil Wallington is a media commentator, journalist and TV producer.
09:20 Scientists speak out about fears of attacks on freedom
Dr Nicola Gaston is the President of the Association of Scientists.
09:45 Pacific correspondent Michael Field
10:05 How the off-field support for professional rugby players is making a difference
Steve Symonds is the Personal Development Manager for the Hurricanes, one of 14 such managers at franchises around the country. They work with players on their professional and personal development, and help prepare them for life after rugby.
John Schwalger is a Hurricanes prop and father of 3 who is preparing for his post rugby career and has been involved in helping at risk youth and in anti domestic violence programmes.
Steve Symonds and his son in Vanuatu
10:35 Book review: John McIntyre reviews children's books by David Hill
See Ya Simon by David Hill. Published by Puffin, ISBN: 978-0-14-338802-6
Journey to Tangiwai by David Hill. Published by Scholastic, ISBN: 978-177543-000-3
No Safe Harbour by David Hill. Published by Puffin, ISBN: 978-0-143-30858-4
My Brother's War by David Hill. Published by Puffin, ISBN: 978-0-143-30717-4
10:45 The Reading: 'Long Time Coming' by David Hill
Andrew, a successful artist and sculptor prepares himself for a showdown with John, his ageing mentor.
11:05 Music with Grant Smithies
Grant Smithies gets all misty-eyed over a classic from Sheffield band, Pulp, and also looks at new vinyl releases from Larry's Rebels, Bitch and Delaney Davidson, all due to be released next Saturday (April 18) to celebrate International Record Store Day 2015.
11:30 Sports commentator Brendan Telfer
11:45 The week that was with comedians Te Radar and Pinky Agnew
Music played in this show
Grant Smithies' music selection:
Artist: Larry’s Rebels
Song: I’ll Make You Happy
Comp: G Young/ S Wright
Album: A Study In Colour
Label: Real Groovy Records
Artist: Bitch
Song: Good Time Coming
Comp: Brown/ Aickin
Album: Cleves/Bitch
Label: Real Groovy Records
Artist: Delaney Davidson
Song: Something Of Your Own
Comp: Davidson
Album: Diamond Dozen
Label: Squoodge Records/ Southbound
Artist: Pulp
Song: Common People
Comp: Cocker/ Pulp
Album: Different Class
Label: Island