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Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin
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Episode 9: David McCloskey, Morgana O'Reilly and Jake Bailey
In the first 2025 edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, former CIA analyst turned thriller writer David McCloskey talks his third book and how he captures CIA life. New Zealand's own Morgana O'Reilly is a cast member on The White Lotus and tells Francesca what it was like on set and what …
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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 movi…
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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 delig…
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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…
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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 w…
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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 …
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Episode 3: Eric Idle, Jamie Pennell and Lisa Blair
In the latest episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, Eric Idle talks his decades long career and what keeps him going in the comedy world. We get in an insight into the life of the SAS with ex-commander Jamie Pennell. And Australian sailor and world record holder Lisa Blair talks her jou…
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Episode 2: Robbie Williams, Andrew Fagan and Maureen Callahan
In this episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, global megastar Robbie Williams talks his storied music career, his controversies, and why he chose now to make a biopic. Better Man is in theatres now! Then we hear from extreme adventurer, Andrew Fagan. He joined Francesca to talk his attemp…
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Episode 1: Rick Astley, Bree Tomasel and Matty Matheson
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 m…
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Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin - Coming Soon!
Get the very best from Newstalk ZB's Francesca Rudkin as she brings you the top interviews from her chats from The Sunday Session. Hear from the big names globally as well as those making headlines right here in New Zealand. Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin is the home of in depth, enlightenin…
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