Nights for Wednesday 5 August 2020
7:12 Facing The Haka
Photo: www.allenandunwin.co.nz
What's it like to be facing the All Blacks from the other side of half way? We're joined by sports journalist Andy Burt who has co-authored a new book on the topic.
Co-Authors Andy Burt and Jamie Wall. Photo: www.allenandunwin.co.nz
7:30 At The Movies
On At The Movies, Simon Morris looks at three modern-day B-movies - Where'd you go Bernadette, starring Cate Blanchett, Unhinged with a scary Russell Crowe and Swedish feelgood movie Britt-Marie was here.
8:10 The Hump
The Hump is our Wednesday night Quiz Night where we take a dive into the archives of Nga Taonga Sound and Vision for some audio gems and we want to see if you can identify them.
Tonight's prize is Andy Burt and Jamie Wall's book "Facing The Haka"
8:15 Dateline Pacific
Photo: RNZ
RNZ Pacific's daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news.
8:30 Window on the World
Dr Kat Arney takes a look at some of the genes that make us who we are.
Photo: PublicDomainPictures / CC0
9:07 Apollo 13
The astronauts are fighting for their lives. As the oxygen level plummets, they must escape to the lunar lander. It's a desperate act of survival for which the crew has never trained.
Apollo 13 Lunar Module Photo: NASA / Public domain
9:30 Sofa Session - T-Bone
Photo: T-bone Band
Ahead of their gig this Sunday at San Fran, We're joined for a late-night sofa session by Wellington bluegrass band T-bone.
Photo: T-bone Band
10:17 Lately
Photo: RNZ
Lately with Karyn Hay is a late night radio show on RNZ National, with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories.
11:07 Inside Out
Nick Tipping celebrates the music of Annie Ross, one of the groundbreaking trio Lambert, Hendricks and Ross.
Annie Ross, You and Me Baby, cover image Photo: Decca Records
