The Good Word - Series Four

The Good Word proves that behind every book is a conversation worth having. Host Emily Perkins returns for the final series with a rotating panel of familiar faces offering their reading suggestions, including comedian Te Radar, actor Jennifer Ward-Lealand, and broadcaster Miriama Kamo. Each episode also welcomes a guest who shares a personal favourite — from ancient Roman classics to children’s picture books. Then a New Zealand author offers a glimpse into their creative world in The Write Space segment. Finlay Macdonald’s Under the Covers segment takes him on the road to speak with authors about the inspiration behind their writing. Check out the full episode guide here.    

He did ask a question, and that question was, 'Well, who will read your book?' And I said,'Well Māori would'. And he said, 'Well, Māori don't read books' . . . I was astonished and taken aback . . . So, I vowed to myself that I would find a publisher that would not have that same attitude. 

– Witi Ihimaera recalls a discussion with someone in the local publishing industry, before the launch of his 1972 short story collection Pounamu Pounamu, in episode one

Key Cast & Crew

Monique Nielsen

Co-Producer

Finlay Macdonald

Under the Covers - Presenter, Writer

Colin Hogg

Producer

Emily Perkins

Presenter

Mitchell Hawkes

Director, Under the Covers - Director

Brendon Butt

Studio Director