Fiona Samuel
Fiona Samuel on screenwriting in the age of streaming
This is undeniably a new Golden Age of television drama - both in quantity and quality. So much drama, so much variety of drama and - most important - so many outlets to play your drama. But how much… Audio
10 Ways to F**k Up Your Female Characters - Fiona Samuel
Film and television writers Fiona Samuel and Kathyrn Burnett have been at the Spada conference this week sharing their secrets on writing female characters. Fiona lets Simon Morris in some common… Audio
Matter of Choosing (Part 1 of 3)
Ruby learns about conservationism from her Aunt and Uncle Audio
Matter of Choosing (Part 2 of 3)
Ruby learns about conservationism from her Aunt and Uncle Audio
Matter of Choosing (Part 3 of 3)
Ruby learns about conservationism from her Aunt and Uncle Audio
Northwood Part 1
Cecilia lives in an extraordinary giant balloon house in an unusual village near to the forest of Northwood. Audio
Northwood Part 3
Cecilia's balloon bedroom drifts into the forest of Northwood. Strange creatures appear… who will rescue her? Audio
Northwood Part 2
Cecilia has a clever plan, to rescue the neighbours dog, Rocky, with the help of her friendly housekeeper, Jana. But the mean neighbour, Mr Proctor, has other ideas. Audio
Northwood Part 7
Cecilia and the twins escape their pursuers and make surprising discoveries… Audio
Northwood Part 6
Cecilia and the twins decide to go looking for the balloon in Northwood forest… Audio
Northwood Part 10
Cecilia and the twins are cornered by Black Lions - will they ever escape to tell the people about King Harry? Audio
Northwood Part 8
More shocking discoveries after Cecilia and the twins find a strange mural… Audio
Northwood Part 4
Cecilia learns of the history of Northwood forest - including its secret residents… Audio
Northwood Part 9
King Harry and his soldiers react very badly to Cecilia's discoveries… Audio
New Zealand Film Awards
On December the 12th, the New Zealand Film Awards celebrate one of the best ever years for cinema features, documentaries, TV movies and short films - not to mention the Hobbit finale. Simon Morris… Audio
Lashings of Whipped Cream - A Session with a Teenage Dominatrix
Twenty years ago, Fiona Samuel dominated the stage in her play, Lashings of 'Whipped Cream - A Session with a Teenage Dominatrix'. During an hour in her bondage and discipline dungeon, Mistress… Audio
The Forrests - Part 12
Dorothy tries ringing Daniel in Spain and gets his ex wife who tells him he's in New Zealand. She and Daniel meet in a park and she's introduced to his 14 year old son Oscar. Dot is in hospital… Audio
The Forrests - Part 11
The Forrests watch an old home movie together. Daniel sends a letter telling Dorothy he's married. Dot tells Andrew they should get a divorce. She moves in with Grace, helping with her grandchildren… Audio