Afternoons for Friday 20 January 2023
1:10 Revolver - Painting In Sound
Just four years after recording their debut single, Love Me Do, The Beatles released their inventive, psychedelic influenced album, Revolver in 1966. The album, newly remixed in a 2022 box set edition, is discussed by The Beatles and producers George and Giles Martin in the documentary series, Revolver - Painting In Sound.
The Beatles Revolver album cover Photo: Universal Music
1:40 Nau Mai Town: Tauriko
RNZ Producer Justine Murray has lived in Tauranga for most of her life and was surprised to learn that a suburb - the name of which sounds like a 'Māori place name' is in fact, not. Instead, the contracted name Tauriko is inspired by a once thriving sawmilling industry. That story coming up in this week's episode of Nau Mai Town.
Photo: RNZ / Krista Barnaby
2:10 Crimes NZ: NZ's biggest ever fraud
Today's episode of NZ Crime takes us back nearly 60 years to investigate one of New Zealand's biggest fraudsters.
In 1966, a Salvation Army captain was steering a barge up Waitematā Harbour when he spotted a mysterious suitcase floating in the water.
It turned out to contain documents from Leidrum and Hartnell, a company that had recently opened a franchise in Auckland to sell cosmetics. Problem was, the cosmetics never arrived, and the franchisee, Robert Gardner, had already left the country with a bag full of cash.
Photo: 123rf
2:30: The Duran Duran story
Forty years ago, Duran Duran shaped the music scene of the early 80's and defined the MTV era.
The Fab Five were among the 2022 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Duran Duran - Please Please Tell Me Now Photo: supplied
3:10 NZ Sporting History: 1985 Kiwis v Kangaroos test series
In NZ Sporting History today, we're revisiting the 1985 rugby league three-game test series between the Kiwis and Kangaroos.
Former Kiwis Coach, Sir Graham Lowe led the team to their historical win, he spoke to Jesse Mulligan about it last year.
Kevin Tamati with the ball for the New Zealand Kiwis, playing at Carlaw park. Circa 1985 Photo: © Photosport Ltd / www.photosport.nz
3:35 AUT Doco: Word on the Street
Slam poetry has become an increasingly popular form of self-expression. AUT radio student Mila van der Plas explores the experiences of four of Auckland's finest slam poets and their journey to the stage.
Over the summer holidays we're showcasing the work of AUT Communications students.
This programme, called Word on the Street, was made by Mila van der Plas.
