The Kate Turkington Show

The Gareth Cliff Show

Edgy humour, insightful stories, and impactful moments — The Kate Turkington Show is where wit meets wisdom, and no topic is off-limits

  1. Mar 13

    Why Sarah Dusek Bets on Female Founders

    In this episode of the Kate Turkington Show, Sarah Dusek shares her inspiring journey from an AIDS worker in Zimbabwe to a recognized leader in regenerative tourism. She discusses her transition from the non-profit sector to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of empowering women entrepreneurs and the need for capital and mentorship. Sarah also highlights the distinction between sustainable and regenerative travel, detailing her new venture, Few and Far, in Limpopo, which aims to restore ecosystems while providing unique travel experiences. The conversation touches on the UN Global Goals and concludes with insights from Sarah's new book, designed to help women entrepreneurs scale their businesses while finding joy in their journeys.

    43 min

  2. Feb 27

    Why Birds Matter More Than You Think | St Helena, Penguin Wins & Conservation Hope

    Kate Turkington sits down with Mark Anderson, CEO of BirdLife South Africa, to explore why birds matter more than we realise. From getting unexpectedly stranded on St Helena and meeting the island’s rare wirebird, to a life-changing swim with whale sharks, Mark shares unforgettable stories from the wild. The conversation dives into bird conservation successes, the fight to save African penguins, and how ordinary people can help ensure the world never wakes up to a silent dawn.

    31 min

  3. Feb 13

    The Kate T Show | EP 14 | Kate Turkington & Malcolm D Purkey on 50 Years of South African Theatre

    Kate Turkington sits down with legendary theatre-maker Professor Malcolm D Purkey for a powerful conversation spanning 50 years of South African theatre. From their early days staging Ubu Rex under apartheid to the rise of politically fearless theatre at Junction Avenue, the Market Theatre, and Wits University, Purkey reflects on art as resistance, teaching as legacy, and the evolution of storytelling in a democratic South Africa. The episode explores how theatre has shifted from confronting a single oppressive system to grappling with today’s complex questions of identity, language, and gender — and why provocation, imperfection, and authenticity still matter. A rich, reflective conversation with one of the architects of South African stage history.

    36 min

  4. Jan 30

    The Kate T Show | EP 13 | Helen Zille: Hard Truths About Democracy, Resilience and Responsibility

    In a candid and personal chat, veteran leader Helen Zille reflects on her upbringing, political journey and the values of resilience and self-reliance that shaped her career. She shares stories of family, loss and grandparenthood, weighs in on democracy and media freedom, and explains why she believes progress comes from personal responsibility, not victimhood. It’s a warm, thought-provoking conversation about service, courage and her enduring love for Johannesburg.

    34 min

  5. Jan 16

    Charles XII of Sweden: The Warrior King Who Never Backed Down

    In this episode of Blind History, Gareth and Anthony dive into the extraordinary life of Charles XII of Sweden — a teenage warrior king who turned an entire empire into a battlefield. From hunting bears as a child to humiliating Peter the Great, sleeping on the ground with his soldiers, and leading charges into blizzards and cannon fire, Charles lived like a man possessed. Fearless, devout, stubborn to a fault, and dead by 37, his story is a brutal masterclass in leadership, hubris, and why history keeps repeating itself.

    43 min

  6. 12/05/2025

    The Kate Turkington Show | EP 11 | Book Lovers’ Paradise: Kate Turkington Reviews the Must-Reads of the Season

    In this special episode, Kate Turkington dives headfirst into a mountain of books — literally surrounded by piles of her favourite new reads. From gripping historical fiction and heart-pounding crime thrillers to sci-fi anthologies, family-friendly adventures, satirical South African classics, and must-have gift books for kids and teens, Kate curates a definitive guide to books for everyone on your festive or birthday list. With decades of reading behind her and a sharp eye for a great story, she shares the titles worth giving, keeping, and celebrating. Happy reading!

    26 min

  7. 11/07/2025

    The Kate Turkington Show | EP 9 |Judge Edwin Cameron on Life Behind South Africa’s Prison Walls

    South Africa has the largest prison population in Africa, but what’s really happening behind those walls? In this powerful episode of The Kate Turkington Show, Judge Edwin Cameron joins Kate to unpack his new book Behind Prison Walls. From the harsh reality of overcrowded cells to the flawed sentencing policies shaping our justice system, Cameron challenges everything we think we know about crime and punishment — and shows why change is still possible.

    39 min

  8. 09/26/2025

    The Kate Turkington Show | EP6 | From Fascism to Passion: Jean-Baptiste Andrea’s Storytelling

    Kate Turkington sits down with award-winning French author Jean-Baptiste Andrea to unpack his international bestseller Watching Over Her. From fascism and art to love, passion, and the fight against tyranny, Andrea reveals the emotional depth behind his characters, the lyrical beauty of translation, and why he cried while writing it. A moving conversation about history, humanity, and the light we search for in the darkest times.

    31 min
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Edgy humour, insightful stories, and impactful moments — The Kate Turkington Show is where wit meets wisdom, and no topic is off-limits

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  • Creator
    The Gareth Cliff Show
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Gareth Cliff Show
  • Show Website
    The Kate Turkington Show