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Episode 8: Chelsea Handler, Gemma Arterton, Abraham Verghese
On the final episode of the summer edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, we hear from author, podcaster and former late night talk show host Chelsea Handler joined the show before her tour to New Zealand. Gemma Arterton, of Quantum of Solace and The King's Man fame, talked her latest movie, The Critic. And award winning author Abraham Verghese spoke to Francesca before his appearance at the Auckland Writers Festival. Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session. Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 7: Richard Osman, Mea Motu and Miriam Margoyles
In this episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, British comedian and author Richard Osman talks starting a new novel series and his take on the comedy scene. Boxer Mea Motu had a massive 2024 - so she joined Francesca to chat her year and what is driving her to succeed. And the ever delightful and surprising Miriam Margoyles toured New Zealand in early 2024 - and she had a delightful chat with Francesca. Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session. Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 6: Marian Keyes, Trent Dalton, Diane Kruger
In the sixth episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, one of Ireland's bestselling authors Marian Keyes talks Francesca through her 16th novel and why people crave love stories. And Australian author Trent Dalton visited New Zealand for the Auckland Writers Festival - and popped in to studio for an interview. Hollywood star Diane Kruger starred in Kiwi film Joika - and joined Francesca for a chat. Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session. Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 5: Hugh Bonneville, Madelaine Sami and Nagi Maehashi
In this episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, British acting royalty Hugh Bonneville talks the latest Paddington film and his memories of Dame Maggie Smith. Then we hear from New Zealand's own Madeline Sami - who had a massive 2024 with the second season of her show Double Parked. And we get cooking inspiration from one of Australia's most loved cooks, Nagi Maehashi. Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session. Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 4: David Walliams, Dame Susan Devoy and Elijah Wood
In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, comedy and children's author legend David Walliams joins the podcast to talk his career. World squash champion, former Race Relations Commissioner and reality TV star Dame Susan Devoy released her memoir this year and joined Francesca. Plus we all know Elijah Wood from the Lord of the Rings trilogy - but he was back on Kiwi screens with the movie Bookworm. So he chatted to Francesca about the movie and his love of New Zealand. Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session. Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hear from the big names globally as well as those making headlines right here in New Zealand.
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