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23 Apr

Sandi Toksvig's bright side

The Danish-British author, broadcaster and comedian recalls her unusual early life with glee, including how she came to be holding the hand of Neil Armstrong’s assistant at NASA’s headquarters on July 20, 1969. (R) Sandi’s interest in the world was stoked from a young age by her father, Claus, who was Denmark’s first Foreign Correspondent, and who was incredibly famous in his homeland. It was her dad who believed experiences were more important than day-to-day schooling, which is how Sandi came to be holding the hand of Neil Armstrong’s assistant at NASA’s mission control on the day of the Apollo moon landing. Sandi's irrepressible curiosity in the world and its people has been a source of renewal for her, from moments of crippling loneliness and homophobia to joyful occasions and performances. Further information Originally broadcast November 2022. This episode was produced by Alice Moldovan. The Executive Producer was Carmel Rooney. This episode references LGBTQIA+, Cambridge, Footlights, QI, The Great British Bake Off, Danish news, NASA, astronaut, moon, space, ovarian cyst, two mums, To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you’ll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

23 Apr

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46 min
08/02/2011

How Anthony Steel shaped the Australian festival season

Broadcast date: Monday 07 February 2011

08/02/2011

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52 min
17/05/2017

A revolutionary idea to stop good food going to waste

When Ronni Kahn realised shocking amounts of good food were going to waste, she had to act (R)

17/05/2017

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50 min
15/03/2016

Alan Alda on bringing science to the stage

Alan is well-known and much-loved for his performances in M.A.S.H. and The West Wing, as well as his roles in many Hollywood films.

15/03/2016

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58 min
24/07/2015

Leah Cotterell and the pleasure of sad songs

Leah has performed jazz, blues, 'white soul' and folk since the late 1980s.

24/07/2015

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47 min
17/09/2015

Greg Fleet comes clean

Greg has been one of Australia's most popular comedians for three decades.

17/09/2015

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50 min
12/08/2015

Paul Dyer, co-founder of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra

In 1989, Paul was a young enthusiastic Australian musician performing on concert stages around Europe, but after a visit home for his sister's wedding he found he couldn't go back.

12/08/2015

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49 min
11/08/2016

Renee Gracie races V8 supercars

Conversations with Richard Fidler draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may, or may no

11/08/2016

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51 min
12/05/2015

Vrasidas Karalis decries the cutural and political climate of contemporary Greece

Vrasidas grew up in the Greek village of Olympia listening to his grandfather telling stories of ancient times.

12/05/2015

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50 min
15/05/2015

Janet Lane and Ros Sexton's quest to save the Waler Horse

Ros and Janet live in different parts of the country and became friends through their love of the endangered breed.

15/05/2015

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48 min

To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you’ll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.