British comedy legend Ben Elton on being the 'godfather of wokeness'
Paddy Gower’s TFN - The F#$%ing NewsShow Notes
He redefined British comedy with iconic TV shows like Blackadder and The Young Ones, has published 16 best-selling novels, and written smash-hit films and musicals. Now, Ben Elton is in New Zealand for a nationwide stand-up tour, and sat down for a chat with Paddy. The Pork Pie Charity Run isn’t just bringing noise and laughter to those taking part - it’s also just raised half a million dollars for KidsCan. How good is sucking up to Donald Trump? As much as he hates to admit it, Paddy says it’s actually working pretty well right now. This week’s Brainy Kiwi is Leighton Roberts from Sharesies. He says the economic chaos caused by Trump’s tariffs isn’t all bad news for New Zealanders. And finally, Paddy meets an outlaw driver who once broke the record for driving at illegal speeds across the United States.
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Paddy chats to Kiwi cycling sensation Laurence Pithie, the only New Zealander riding in this year’s Tour de France. From brutal crashes to bottle runs and team tactics, Laurence shares what it’s really like inside the world’s most gruelling race - and how he’s chasing a childhood dream.