In the first episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, Canadian music superstar Rick Astley talks his life, the dangers of fame and the memoir he released this year.

Then we hear from Celebrity Treasure Island and ZM host Bree Tomasel about her upbringing and coming to the New Zealand radio market as an Australian.

And TV show The Bear is one of the most critically acclaimed shows of recent years. Francesca caught up one of the show's stars, Matty Matheson.

Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session.

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Get the very best from Newstalk ZB's Francesca Rudkin as she brings you the top interviews from her chats from The Sunday Session.

Hear from the big names globally as well as those making headlines right here in New Zealand.

Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin is the home of in depth, enlightening and entertaining conversations.

From December 23rd - get the best interviews from the programme from 2024. Episodes will be published every Monday and Friday over the holiday season.

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