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Recollections Radio
A full list of episodes with interview details
- 14th February 2022 - interview with Richard Joseph on how the Scattered Seeds digital archive at Dunedin Public Libraries began
- 21st February 2022 - interview with Neville Jemmett on the cable cars of Dunedin and the Dunedin Light Rail Trust
- 28th February 2022 - interview with projectionist Russell Campbell on Dunedin cinemas (part 1)
- 7th March 2022 - interview with projectionist Russell Campbell on Dunedin cinemas (part 2)
- 14th March 2022 - interview with photographer, songwriter and musician, Paul S Allen, recipient of the 2021 Library Citation
- 21st March 2022 - interview with Taieri Historical Society President, Neil Gamble, on historic floods and protection on the Taieri (part 1)
- 28th March 2022 - interview with Taieri Historical Society President, Neil Gamble, on historic floods and protection on the Taieri (part 2)
- 4th April 2022 - interviewer with Heritage expert, Sarah Gallager, on the Scarfie Flats of Dunedin
- 11th April 2022 - interview with Theatre Aotearoa founder, Lisa Warrington, on the history of theatre in Dunedin
- 18th April 2022 - interview with writer, Athol Parks, on Dunedin architecture and Japanese gardens
- 25th April 2022 - interview with former City Librarian, Mary Ronnie, on another former City Librarian, Archie Dunningham
- 2nd May 2022 - interview with Jill Davies, Manager of Olveston Historic Home on the house and the Theomin family
- 9th May 2022 - interview with poet, Ruth Arnison QSM on her many literary initiatives for the community
- 16th May 2022 - interview with "That Blind Woman", Julie Woods, on learning Braille and living life to the max (part 1)
- 23rd May 2022 - interview with "That Blind Woman", Julie Woods, on learning Braille and living life to the max (part 2)
- 30th May 2022 - interview with artist, Ron Esplin (part 1)
- 6th June 2022 - interview with artist, Ron Esplin (part 2)
- 13th June 2022 - interview with Globe Theatre Trust President Aaron Richardson, and Trust member Brian Byas about the history and traditions of Dunedin's London Street Theatre (part 1)
- 20th June 2022 - interview with Globe Theatre Trust President Aaron Richardson, and Trust member Brian Byas about the history and traditions of Dunedin's London Street Theatre (part 2)
- 27th June 2022 - interview with Hocken Library Music Curator, Amanda Mills (part 1)
- 4th July 2022 - interview with Hocken Library Music Curator, Amanda Mills (part 2)
- 11th July 2022 - interview with Literary Walks founder, writer and poet Beverly Martens (part 1)
- 18th July 2022 interview with Literary Walks founder, writer and poet Beverly Martens (part 2)
- 25th July 2022 - interview with former second-hand bookshop owner Mike Hamblyn (part 1)
- 1st August 2022 - interview with former second-hand bookshop owner Mike Hamblyn (part 2)
- 8th August 2022 - interview with former second-hand bookshop owner Mike Hamblyn (part 3)
- 15th August 2022 - interview with bookbinder, Kathleen McCarthy, who shares her memories of Dunedin's many bookshops, and her career in bookbinding
- 22nd August 2022 - due to staff illness, a repeat of the show from 22nd February 2022 was played this week
- 29th August 2022 - interview with Lorraine Skevington who shares her memories of the devastating fire at The Hermitage on Mount Cook in 1957, when she stayed there as a guest with her parents at the age of 15
- 5th September 2022 - the first of a four-part interview with Dunedin acting legend Terry McTavish, talking about her life in theatre and drama education
- 12th September 2022 - the second of a four-part interview with Dunedin acting legend Terry McTavish, talking about her life in theatre and drama education
- 19th September 2022 - the third of a four-part interview with Dunedin acting legend Terry McTavish, talking about her life in theatre and drama education
- 26th September 2022 - the fourth of a four-part interview with Dunedin acting legend Terry McTavish, talking about her life in theatre and drama education
- 3rd October 2022 - part 1 of an interview with Ron Holdaway and Bob Sims from the Otago Vintage Machinery Club, telling us the story behind some of the most significant pieces in their collection
- 10th October 2022 - part two of a two-part interview with Ron Holdaway and Bob Sims from the Otago Vintage Machinery Club, and we can't resist another listen to the Ruston HE Engine in action!
- 17th October 2022 - part 1 of an 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
- 24th October 2022 - part 2 of our interview with David and Irene from Relics Records
- 31st October 2022 - interview with Dunedin piano specialist, Jim Strang, son of legendary dance hall band leader Harry Strang
- 7th November 2022 - part 1 of an interview with Dunedin surf punk/transcendental band Katharticus relating the genesis of the band, their thoughts on Dunedin music venues and the future of live music in Dunedin, and the release of their latest single: Bird of the Year
- 14th November 2022 - part 2 of our interview with Katharticus
- 21st November 2022 - part 3 of our interview with Katharticus