Comedy in TBI TV & Audio

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ScreenTalk: Rima Te Wiata

Rima Te Wiata

Rima Te Wiata created a name for herself impersonating many famous New Zealanders in the comedy shows Laughinz, Issues, and More Issues. Her most famous parody was of newsreader Judy Bailey. Read More »

ScreenTalk: Te Radar

Comedian Te Radar - aka Andrew Lumsden.

Comedian Te Radar (aka Andrew Lumsden) has made his mark in stand-up comedy and documentaries, including Off the Radar.  In this interview he talks about the genesis of 'Te Radar' and the state of New Zealand comedy on TV. Read More »

ScreenTalk: Jon Bridges

Jon Bridges.

Jon Bridges has written, directed, produced and starred in numerous documentaries, dramas, game shows and films. He is currently producing TV3’s well-received comedy panel show 7 Days. Read More »

ScreenTalk: James Griffin

James Griffin.

Scriptwriter, playwright and columnist James Griffin has been writing for most of his life. Since becoming a scriptwriter in the 1980s Griffin has written many of New Zealand’s most well known and best loved TV shows, including Outrageous Fortune. In this ScreenTalk interview, James Griffin gets serious about Kiwi comedy. Read More »