Sunday Morning for Sunday 29 September 2024

8:10 US Correspondent Mitch McCann 

With the latest on the elections and Hurricaine Helene, we’re joined by our US correspondent, Mitch McCann. 

8:20 The Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen   

Our quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back for another Sunday Morning quiz.   

Jack is the mind behind the questions on BBC quiz show Only Connect which is known for being both difficult to crack and totally obvious.     

It’s Sunday morning, so wake up your brain and have a go!       

8:25 Calling Home: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice choreographer Corey Baker 

Originally from Hornby in Christchurch, dancer and choreographer Corey Baker has forged a stellar career on stage, television and film – more recently as choreographer for Tim Burton’s latest box office release, Beetlejuice,Beetlejuice. 

9:10 Mediawatch 

This week Mediawatch talks to the boss of Australia’s public broadcaster, the ABC - and the producer of a show putting mental health out in the open for 15 years.  

Also: fallout from the murder trial that preoccupied the media for the past two months. 

*This programme discusses the issue of suicide and how it is covered by the media* 

9:30 The Spring Garden with Tony Murrell 

Weather permitting, many of us will be hoping to get some jobs in the garden done this weekend. Tony Murrell joins us to take your questions. 

9:50 Americas Cup Update 

Marc Orams has the latest from Barcelona. 

10:10 Tiktok sensation Theo Shakes plays Peter Pan 

At 22, actor, film maker and Tok creator (with 1.4 million followers), Theo Shakes is having a moment.   This October he makes his mainstage theatre debut as Peter Pan at the ASB Waterfront Theatre in Auckland Theatre Company’s lavish, large-scale and wondrously inventive production of J. M. Barrie’s classic tale. 

Theo joins Jim to talk acting, fairy dust and just what it takes to be a Tiktok star. 

10:30 Chelsea Winter’s latest cookbook 

The much-anticipated follow-up to Chelsea Winter’s #1 bestselling plant-based cookbook, Supergood, is here!  

Tasty has flexible plant-based comfort food for everyone including eggless corn fritters, and fishless “fush” pie. 

Chelsea joins us to share her favourites. 

10:50 Argue with Science 

Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science.    

11:05 The forecast for the summer 

New Zealander of the Year, international climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger joins us to take a long at the long-term weather predictions for New Zealand’s summer months. 

11:20 Warmer waters pose problems as trout fishing season approaches 

With trout fishing season officially kicking off next week, many fly fishers will be gearing up to get out on the water. But some anglers are rethinking their approach as the waters that are favoured by trout are warming up and causing stress and even death of the fish.   

Mike Weddell is a world professional title winner and five time British All Round Fly Casting Champion. Having lived and fished in Otago and Southland for nearly 40 years, Weddell has seen first-hand the ill-effects of the warming waters and low river levels.    

11:35 The Best Song Ever: Steve Braunias 

Kicking off a new feature on Sunday Morning, we ask an invited guest to name their best song ever. 

Straight from lauded coverage of the trial of Philip Polkinghorne, we’re joined by journalist and author Steve Braunias