Episode Playlist
Recollections Radio - 01-08-2022 - 25 - Memories, bookshops, history and music( 0:55:42)
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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 Street Names project, looking at the life of Mary Ann McCarthy. Plus history factorials to impress your mates.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 1/08/2022 3:31:00 p.m.
Recollections Radio - 25-07-2022 - 24 - History, memories, fascinating facts, interesting interviews( 0:56:2)
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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 names towards the male and celebrate Dunedin artist Shona McFarlane. We'll round off with a wry smile at some bizarre olde English laws that have yet to be repealed, and great music
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 25/07/2022 1:55:37 p.m.
Recollections Radio - 18-07-2022 - 23 - Memories, Music and Fascinating Facts( 0:56:10)
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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show, Jill looks back at the Arthur Barnett store in Dunedin, while Kay examines some bizarre laws that have yet to be repealed in olde England and commemorates the death of Jane Austen.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 Literary Walks founder, writer and poet Beverly Martens. And Kay recalls the history of pizza, while Jill's thoughts turn to love with a look at AH Reed's letters to his wife.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 18/07/2022 4:54:49 p.m.
Recollections Radio - 11-07-2022 - 22 - Beverly Martens, Chess and To Kill a Mockingbird( 0:56:1)
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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 between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky, learn about the discovery of China's Terracotta Army, and delve into the original publication of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird".
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 11/07/2022 1:39:13 p.m.
Recollections Radio - 20-06-2022 - 19 - Theatre, History and Interesting News( 0:56:0)
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On today's show Jill and Kay examine modern Matariki, uncover the true story of Rob Roy and learn about a Kiwi innovator who didn't just design big fruit. Jill finally reveals details of her secret project. Plus part 2 of Kay's interview with the Globe Theatre Trust
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 20/06/2022 1:00:00 p.m.
Recollections Radio - 06-06-2022 - 17 - Queen's visit, Ron Esplin, Hyde Disaster( 0:56:12)
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17 - Queen's visit, Ron Esplin, Hyde Disaster - Second part of an interview with local artist, Ron Esplin, talking about his early life and work. Recollection of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Dunedin in 1954. And remembrance of the Hyde Railway Disaster 4th June 1943.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 6/06/2022 12:00:00 p.m.
Recollections Radio - 23-05-2022 - 15 - Julie Woods, dug-outs, swimming baths( 0:56:13)
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15 - Julie Woods, dug-outs, swimming baths - Part 2 of Kay's interview chatting to That Blind Woman, Julie Woods about her travels, plus Jill reveals the secret dug-outs in the Octagon, the history of the Moray Place Swimming baths, and Kay kicks off a new project for the Scattered Seeds archive remembering your favourite book shops.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 23/05/2022 4:28:42 p.m.