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Get the very best from Newstalk ZB's Francesca Rudkin as she brings you the top interviews from her chats from The Sunday Session. Hear from the big names globally as well as those making headlines right here in New Zealand. Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin is the home of in depth, enlightening and entertaining conversations. Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.
Newstalk ZB hosts Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, a society show with 18 episodes published.
In the latest episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, famed chef Yotam Ottolenghi talks finding the joy of cooking and talks his stage show coming to New Zealand in 2026. We hear from Black Grace Dance Company foun
In the latest episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, we hear from multi award winning and delightful Australian author Trent Dalton on his latest book, Gravity Let Me Go. He also celebrated his theatre production
In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, we hear the heart-wrenching but uplifting story of Timoti te Moke - who turned his life around and is now a doctor and role model to so many. And Francesca speaks wit
In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, we hear from the iconic Helena Bonham Carter on her new movie Four Letters of Love and how she reflects on her storied career. And Francesca speaks with Owain Mulliga
In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, we hear from filmmaker Celine Song on her Hollywood hit, The Materialists starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. Author AA Dhand talks his latest thri
In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, the author and screenwriter of the novel, film and television series One Day, David Nicholls is back with a new best-selling novel. He joins Francesca to talk the his
In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, actress Rebecca Gibney opens up about her newest TV project and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone. Richard Roxburgh and journalist Peter Gresta join
In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, famed UK comedian and writer joined Francesca Rudkin in studio to talk his New Zealand tour and offer some big opinions on the state of the world. Francesca also catc
In the first 2025 edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, former CIA analyst turned thriller writer David McCloskey talks his third book and how he captures CIA life. New Zealand's own Morgana O'Reilly is a cast me
On the final episode of the summer edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, we hear from author, podcaster and former late night talk show host Chelsea Handler joined the show before her tour to New Zealand. Gemma A
In this episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, British comedian and author Richard Osman talks starting a new novel series and his take on the comedy scene. Boxer Mea Motu had a massive 2024 - so she joined France
In the sixth episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, one of Ireland's bestselling authors Marian Keyes talks Francesca through her 16th novel and why people crave love stories. And Australian author Trent Dalton vi
In this episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, British acting royalty Hugh Bonneville talks the latest Paddington film and his memories of Dame Maggie Smith. Then we hear from New Zealand's own Madeline Sami - who
In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, comedy and children's author legend David Walliams joins the podcast to talk his career. World squash champion, former Race Relations Commissioner and reality TV star
In the latest episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, Eric Idle talks his decades long career and what keeps him going in the comedy world. We get in an insight into the life of the SAS with ex-commander Jamie Penn
In this episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, global megastar Robbie Williams talks his storied music career, his controversies, and why he chose now to make a biopic. Better Man is in theatres now! Then we hear
In the first episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, Canadian music superstar Rick Astley talks his life, the dangers of fame and the memoir he released this year. Then we hear from Celebrity Treasure Island and ZM
Get the very best from Newstalk ZB's Francesca Rudkin as she brings you the top interviews from her chats from The Sunday Session. Hear from the big names globally as well as those making headlines right here in New Zeal
Yotam Ottolenghi
famed chef
1 appearance on this show
Ken Follett
author
1 appearance on this show
Melanie Lynskey
1 appearance on this show
Bret McKenzie
1 appearance on this show
Rachel Clarke
doctor, author
1 appearance on this show
Helena Bonham Carter
actress
1 appearance on this show
Chris Parker
on 'Stop Being So Dramatic Tour' · Town of Tillsonburg
1 appearance on this show
Celine Song
director
1 appearance on this show
Kaylee Bell
singer/songwriter
1 appearance on this show
David Nicholls
screenwriter and novelist
1 appearance on this show
Amanda Knox
author and advocate
1 appearance on this show
Ben Elton
comedy legend
1 appearance on this show
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