RNZ Interview: W Three and It's Academic - Lockwood Smith
2022
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Lockwood Smith
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RNZ Screen History
Throughout 2021, 'Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan' on Radio New Zealand shone a spotlight on a fondly remembered Kiwi TV show each Thursday. The audio-only series features interviews with key talent who were involved in each production. Take a walk down memory lane.
Former National MP and speaker of the house Lockwood Smith joins Jesse Mulligan to talk about the kids' quiz shows he hosted back in the 80s! The W Three Show was designed to test the general knowledge of intermediate school kids, while It's Academic was for high school students. Lockwood shares his memories, in addition to a short collection of memories from former contestants.
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This audio interview was recorded for RNZ National's NZ Screen History series, which aired in 2021 as part of Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan. The content is copyright to RNZ, and may not be reproduced from NZ On Screen.
