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Cocktails in the new Circa bar with Ginette McDonald
Every week on RNZ's Culture 101 we ask an artist to share their love of culture and the cultural heroes that inspire them. In actor Ginette McDonald's case they're some of the people closest to her. Audio
Ginette 'Lynn of Tawa' McDonald celebrated with new collection
Ginette McDonald is an actor, writer and TV producer best known as the comedic suburban heroine Lynn of Tawa. NZ On Screen's new Ginette McDonald Collection celebrates McDonald's trailblazing career… Audio
The Duck in the Gun – by Joy Cowley
Told by Ginette McDonald.
A duck pauses a war after finding residence in a gun. What will the general do?
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio
NZ celebrates 60 years of TV
Ginette McDonald joins The Panel to look back on New Zealand's TV history and reminisce about one of her most popular characters, 'Lyn of Tawa'. Audio
Escaped Alone
A new work by prolific female playwright Caryl Churchill is an exciting prospect for any actress. Ginette McDonald and Carmel McGlone are on fire about Escaped Alone Churchill’s play from 2016 which… Audio
Bookmarks - Ginette McDonald
Wellington actor Ginette McDonald stumbled in to her profession at the age of 15 after meeting playwright Bruce Mason who was keen to promote more Kiwi localism on stage. She invented her alter ego… Audio
The Godley Letters, adapted by Jane Tolerton - Part 10
The failed assault on Sari Bair and the landing at Suvla Bay have taken place. Godley claims the best fighters were the New Zealanders and the Indian Brigade. He is a little upset that he hasn't been… Audio
The Godley Letters, adapted by Jane Tolerton - Part 9
Godley seems quite shocked that some of the convalescing troops are saying they are not at all keen to come back to the trenches. Lady Godley has earned herself a reputation as the 'go-to' person if… Audio
The Godley Letters, adapted by Jane Tolerton - Part 8
One of the family horses dies. Tahu Rhodes arrives back from leave with a gramophone for HQ so they can have concerts after dinner. Lady Godley has a scheme to supply the troops with writing paper and… Audio
The Godley Letters, adapted by Jane Tolerton - Part 7
Godley has a case of 'the collywobbles'- a dysentry like complaint. He takes time out on the hospital ship. Godley's aid de camp, Tahu Rhodes takes leave in Egypt and has fun riding the family horses.
…The Godley Letters, adapted by Jane Tolerton - Part 6
Godley's case for a pay rise to befit his station as a divisional general brings success. He spends a night of luxury on General de Roebeck's yacht. The Godley family's horses have arrived in Egypt. Audio
The Godley Letters, adapted by Jane Tolerton - Part 5
Godley's division has suffered huge casualties since landing. The stalemate continues. Lady Godley gets her first real understanding of the situation at Gallipoli when she is shown some photographs. Audio
The Godley Letters, adapted by Jane Tolerton - Part 4
A month since the landing. The troops are dug in. It has rained and the trenches are muddy. An armistice has been arranged to allow both sides to bury their dead. Audio
The Godley Letters, adapted by Jane Tolerton - Part 3
Lady Louisa is making some progress with her work to set up the convalescent home back in Egypt. The situation on Gallipoli is grim. Godley has his doubts about the way the landing was organised. Audio
The Godley Letters, adapted by Jane Tolerton - Part 2
The Gallipoli landing has not gone very well - the first four days are chaotic and Godley, along with others may have suggested a retreat. The overwhelming numbers of recovering wounded are putting… Audio
The Godley Letters, adapted by Jane Tolerton - Part 1
After spending some time together in Egypt the couple separate - Alexander Godley sets sail on a troop ship to Gallipoli, Louisa takes the train back to Cairo to begin setting up the convalescent… Audio
Small is Beautiful Q&A
Kim Hill receives questions from the audience for the panel. Audio
Small is Beautiful
The link between economic and environmental health in New Zealand, in particular in the regions and smaller centres. The panellists are Lawrence Yule, mayor of Hastings, and president of local… Audio
Theatre of the Mind: The story of drama and serials
We demonstrate a voracious appetite for overseas-produced soap operas but we also make drama which wins awards around the world. Audio
