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April 16: Would that be funny?
Lorin Clarke … in conversation with Bill Kable
When satirist John Clarke died in 2017, many people mourned his passing as if they had lost a friend or a member of the family. Many of us felt we grew up with him. After all, for the best part of half a century, since he burst into our lives as Fred Dagg in 1974, he was a performer, an actor, a writer, a satirist and as a commentator in both Australia and New Zealand.
In her fascinating memoir, Lorin Clarke tells the story of growing up with her famous father, her art historian mother Helen, and her little sister Lucia. Much has been written about John Clarke, but this is the insider’s view—of his childhood, his relationship with his parents, his decision to leave New Zealand and live in Australia, and the choices he and Helen made to create a family life that is right out of the box.
April 23: Anzac and Aviator – our Anzac Day special
Michael Molkentin … in conversation with Bill Kable
The first flight ever by a powered machine was in 1903. Seven years later Ross Smith saw an aeroplane for the first time little realising how big a role flying would have in his future. Ross had luck and strong determination as evidenced in 1919 when he became the first person to fly from England to Australia and within 30 days. What sort of person was Ross Smith? Why is he not as well-known as other pioneers, think Neil Armstrong. Can we learn from him? Michael Molkentin brings history alive.
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