Nine To Noon The week that was
Oct 30, 2025
Join comedians Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks for a hilarious conversation filled with quirky anecdotes. Te shares a bizarre story about an anatomically correct porcupine prize from a festival, while Donna dives into her unique brand of gardening comedy and character performances. The duo also discusses a quirky Turkish divorce case involving 'child support' for cats and a man's dramatic attempt to test friendships by staging his own funeral. Expect laughter and delightful insights about gardening, community allotments, and even comet theories!
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Sold-Out Festival Weekend
- Te Radar describes arriving in Tauranga for an arts festival, selling out books and shows, and hosting events including a bring-a-plate show.
- He recounts festival oddities like an anatomically correct porcupine gift to illustrate the quirky live-show culture.
Gardening Show Characters
- Donna Brookbanks explains her gardening comedy show where she plays multiple characters as TV gardening guests.
- She highlights loving gardeners' stories and character-driven humour more than just plants.
Allotments Reveal Social Rituals
- Te Radar notes cultural differences in allotment traditions and British dedication to communal plots.
- He links local gardening habits to broader social rituals and community engagement.
