Pavlova Paradise Revisited - First Episode

Before he was a British MP Austin Mitchell spent time downunder, where he was a well known NZBC broadcaster in the 1960s. In 1972 he finished bestselling book The Half Gallon Quarter Acre Pavlova Paradise, a satirical commentary on all things Kiwi. In the first part of this three-part series, Mitchell returns south to clock the changes. He begins at Otago University, where he lectured in the 60s, and notes a new Pākehā view of their history. Mitchell then talks wine with actor Sam Neill in Central Otago, and en route to Christchurch meets some uniquely 'mainland' entrepreneurs.

If I had to give up the day job I could happily do a number of things in Central Otago. This is where I feel most rooted, if you like. Let me rephrase that because it’s not the word you want to use on New Zealand television.

– Actor Sam Neill

Key Cast & Crew

Linda McDougall

Producer

Austin Mitchell

Presenter

Sam Neill

Subject

Greg Johnson (musician)

Composer

Pat Butler

Editor

Ken Morse

Rostrum Camera