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Recollections Radio

A weekly Arts podcast
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Otago Access Radio

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In our very last episode, we interview Bernie Hawke on his retirement from Dunedin Public Libraries after 20 years of service to the City, and we play three tracks chosen by Bernie. Jill and Kay sign off for the last time and say their fond goo
In this episode, we talk for a final time with Roly Wright of the Empire Six fame about Dunedin's dance hall days. Jill looks at the Mooney building and iD Fashion, while Kay talks flour bag bloomers... as you do. This show was broadcast on O
In this episode, we chat to Roly Wright, drummer and band leader for the Empire Six and the Roly Wright Allstars, about Dunedin's dance hall days. Jill explores the Wains Hotel, and Kay starts talking about Christmas already.This show was bro
In today's show, we interview Ian Miller, long-serving and founder member of the Taieri Blokes' Shed. We talk about Men's health and wellbeing, and Jill reveals why British 60s group The Beatles suddenly sprouted moustaches.This show was broa
Part 3 of our interview with local band Katharticus on playing music in Dunedin, memories of Dunedin's lost music venues, and the future for live music in the CityThis show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Part 2 of our interview with local band Katharticus on playing music in Dunedin, memories of Dunedin's lost music venues, and the future for live music in the CityThis show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
For the next three weeks we'll be speaking to local band Katharticus about playing music in Dunedin, memories of Dunedin's lost music venues, and the future for live music in the CityThis show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar
In today's show, we talk to Jim Strang about his father, Harry Strang, the Joe Brown dances and life in a musical family. Jill looks into some ghosts, since it's Halloween, and we remember the Joe Brown 24-hour dance marathon.This show was br
This week's show features part 2 of our interview with David James and Irene Hundleby of Dunedin's Relics Records store, recalling how they started in the business and looking at Dunedin music and music venues over the years, and possible solut
This week's show features part 1 of our interview with David James and Irene Hundleby of Dunedin's Relics Records store, recalling how they started in the business and looking at Dunedin music and music venues over the years. Kay looks at the s
In this episode, Jill recalls the former purpose of the Hocken Library as a dairy factory; Kay looks at 50's New Zealand, as well as some more unusual Kiwi inventions. We bring you part 2 of our interview with the Otago Vintage Machinery Club.
In this episode we'll take a look at the Filleul St roller skating rink and the Exchange Building.We talk to Ron Holdaway and Bob Sims from the Otago Vintage Machinery Club, and the amazing exhibits at their Outram-based museum. Jill tells the
In this episode, we pay our respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, and examine some royal traditions and etiquette. Jill recalls an invitation to see the Queen for former City Librarian Ada Fache. We enjoy the last part of our interview with
In this episode, Kay explores the history of dance halls, country balls and harvest dances, while Jill revisits the Kaleidoscope World exhibition at the Hocken. We feature part three of our interview with the doyenne of Dunedin theatre, Terry M
30 - Theatre, Dance Halls, Dunedin Street Names - This week's show features part 2 of our interview with Dunedin's queen of theatre, Terry MacTavish. Kay pulls back the curtain on some of theatre's strange traditions and superstitions, while Ji
Today's show features the first of a four-part interview with Dunedin acting legend Terry McTavish, talking about her life in theatre and drama education. Jill explores the Winter Garden, while Kay uncovers the story of a teeny tiny manuscript
In this episode we remember the work of Margaret Urlich, are grossed out by an historic cockroach, and we speak to one of the guests at The Hermitage Hotel on Mount Cook, the day it burned down in 1957. Plus Jill continues her exploration of im
This week's show features an interview with bookbinder Kathleen McCarthy, who recalls the great book shops of Dunedin that she grew up with. And we pay tribute to Olivia Newton John by playing one of our faves.This show was broadcast on OAR 1
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
24 - Memories, bookshops, history and music - On today's show we continue our exploration of life as a 2nd hand bookseller with special guest, Mike Hamblyn; we share fond memories of the TV Telethon, and Jill delves further into the Dunedin Str
On this week's show, Jill explores the work of NZ artist Heber Thompson, while Kay recalls Dunedin's long history of bookshops and interviews special guest, former second-hand bookshop owner Mike Hamblyn. We look at the skew of Dunedin street n
In this week's show, Jill looks back at the Arthur Barnett store in Dunedin, while Kay examines some bizarre laws that have yet to be repealed in olde England and commemorates the death of Jane Austen. We have part 2 of our interview with Liter
In today's show we hear part 1 of our interview with literary walker Beverly Martens; we celebrate the work of artist Robyn White, and we delve into the history of the cultured pearl. We look back on the famous World Championship Chess match be
In this week's show, we'll hear part 2 of Kay's interview with Hocken Music Curator, Amanda Mills, plus a celebration of typewriters, spam and Alice in Wonderland, while Jill recalls the work of Dunedin artist and educationalist, Gordon Tovey.
This week Kay interviews Amanda Mills, Music Curator at the Hocken Library, about the Hocken Flying Nun exhibition Kaleidoscope World, and a life immersed in music, while Jill remembers disco and the 1964 Beatles tour.This show was broadcast
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