On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22nd December 2024

Lord Grantham himself, Hugh Bonneville tells Francesca about his return to the delightful world of Paddington Bear - he also let's us know when the next instalment of Downton is coming.

Kiwi reggae band Corrella are in studio to talk about winning awards and sing us 'Cookie' off their latest album Skeletons.

ZB and NZ Herald Political Editors Jason Walls and Claire Trevett review the political year and look ahead to what they want from the Government next year.

The Galapagos Postman Jonny Beardmore is on a worldwide letter delivery mission - he tells us about his journey so far.

And travel contributor Megan Singleton has experienced Christmas travel chaos three days out from Christmas - she shares her experience.

Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22nd December 2024
Lord Grantham himself, Hugh Bonneville tells Francesca about his return to the delightful world of Paddington Bear - he also let's us know when the next instalment of Downton is coming.
Kiwi reggae band Corrella are in studio to talk about winning awards and sing us 'Cookie' off their latest album Skeletons.
ZB and NZ Herald Political Editors Jason Walls and Claire Trevett review the political year and look ahead to what they want from the Government next year.
The Galapagos Postman Jonny Beardmore is on a worldwide letter delivery mission - he tells us about his journey so far.
And travel contributor Megan Singleton has experienced Christmas travel chaos three days out from Christmas - she shares her experience.
Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered with The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB.

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Full Show Podcast: 22 December 2024 

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In the first episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, Canadian music superstar Rick Astley talks his life, the dangers of fame and the memoir he released this year. 

Then we hear from Celebrity Treasure Island and ZM host Bree Tomasel about her upbringing and coming to the New Zealand radio market as an Australian. 

And TV show The Bear is one of the most critically acclaimed shows of recent years. Francesca caught up one of the show's stars, Matty Matheson.  

Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session. 

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In the first episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, Canadian music superstar <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/rick-astley-famed-uk-singer-talks-about-the-dangers-and-boredom-that-come-with-stardom/">Rick Astley</a> talks his life, the dangers of fame and the memoir he released this year.&nbsp;
Then we hear from Celebrity Treasure Island and ZM host <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/bree-tomasel-zm-host-unpacks-media-career-and-personal-struggles-in-new-memoir/">Bree Tomasel</a> about her upbringing and coming to the New Zealand radio market as an Australian.&nbsp;
And TV show The Bear is one of the most critically acclaimed shows of recent years. Francesca caught up one of the show's stars, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/matty-matheson-celebrity-chef-and-actor-talks-new-role-in-the-bear-and-new-cookbook/">Matty Matheson</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's&nbsp;The Sunday Session.&nbsp;
Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Episode 1: Rick Astley, Bree Tomasel and Matty Matheson

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To mark the end of the year, Joan MacKenzie has outlined her favourite fiction books for 2024.

Her top five consists of:

The Peacock and the Sparrow by I.S.Berry 

Moscow X by David McClosky 

Time of the Child by Niall Williams 

Our London Lives by Christine Dwyer Hickey 

Southern Man by Greg Iles 

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley 

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To mark the end of the year, Joan MacKenzie has outlined her favourite fiction books for 2024.
Her top five consists of:
The Peacock and the Sparrow by I.S.Berry&nbsp;
Moscow X by David McClosky&nbsp;
Time of the Child by Niall Williams&nbsp;
Our London Lives by Christine Dwyer Hickey&nbsp;
Southern Man by Greg Iles&nbsp;
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley&nbsp;
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Whitcoulls Recommends: The best in fiction for 2024

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Today (December 22) is the busiest travel day of the year.

Bloggeratlarge.com writer Megan Singleton flew through three airports to get home for Christmas – Auckland to Wellington to Napier. 

In true Christmas travel fashion, her flight to Napier was cancelled due to lightening and bag drop chaos caused lines back to the baggage carousel.

Megan shares her tips for travelling during the busy season.

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Today (December 22) is the busiest travel day of the year.
Bloggeratlarge.com writer Megan Singleton flew through three airports to get home for Christmas – Auckland to Wellington to Napier.&nbsp;
In true Christmas travel fashion, her flight to Napier was cancelled due to lightening and bag drop chaos caused lines back to the baggage carousel.
Megan shares her tips for travelling during the busy season.
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Megan Singleton: Bloggeratlarge.com writer travelling on the busiest day of the year

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Full Show Podcast: 22 December 2024

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