Rnz: Afternoons With Jesse Mulligan

We're going to talk about what's worth watching on the small screen now and who better to give us some recommendations than actor, writer and author Michelle Langstone. The Family Next Door - Three Now WWE:Unreal - Netflix

Comedian Guy Williams is having a moment, he has just returned from a very successful trip to the UK where he sold out shows, his TV programme "New Zealand Today" is now available on Netflix and the distribution rights for NZ Today and NZ Tomorrow have been sold to an international company. How good?! Guy joins Jesse to chat success and also the more serious side of his New Zealand Tomorrow investigation where he sets out to solve Waimate's water crisis.

The NZ Ice Figure Skating championships are taking place in Auckland in today. For many of the contestants it's a fun hobby, but for others the stakes are higher. Winning the senior category here could mean a shot at qualifying for next year's World Championships. One of the women vying for that spot is Petra Lahti originally born in Tauranga, now based in Finland.

Health New Zealand has confirmed another case of measles in Northland, increasing the national count to 11. This virus, which was once thought of as a thing of the past, is very much rearing its ugly head again. As of September 30, there was over 1500 confirmed cases in the United States, and three confirmed deaths. So what can we do to stop any further spread? Dr Nikki Turner, principal medical advisor for the Immunisation Advisory Centre, she chats to Jesse.

Jesse is joined by Emile Donovan and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show.

It's been a big week for the endangered critters of Aotearoa New Zealand with the announcement of this year's Bird of the Year winner, the Karearea New Zealand Falcon. Forest and Bird Chief Executive Nicola Toki joins Jesse to talk about the Karearea and as usual everything and anything else that springs to mind.

Have you ever seen something in a magazine or a shop and thought, I could make that? Well, this next chat is for you. WomenzShed teacher Sophie Jack is spending this weekend embarking on a DIY project that she says is perfect to gain confidence with tools especially for those starting out. She talks Jesse through a kids kitchen helper created from two chairs.

The Kitchen Project's Connie Clarkson is on a mission; making a whole chicken usable for meals for one. Today she shares two more recipes you can make from chicken, meaning every part of the bird is used, even if you're dining alone. Recipe is here.

It's time for NZ Live - and this week we've got singer songwriter Tom Scott performing music from his upcoming solo album ANITYA.

The weather looks pretty average for the last weekend of the school holidays, so what better time to watch some movies .. here with his picks from the latest offerings is film critic Dominic Corry. The Smashing Machine - Theatres Play Dirty - Amazon Prime Video Holy Cow - Theatres

It's Freaky Friday time! Each Friday we speak to a listener about a spooky experience they have had. If you have one of your own do reach out to us, 2101 is the text number or email afternoons@rnz.co.nz. Recently we've had a few tales of encounters with spirits, so it feels like time for a good old-fashioned co-incidence. Bob joins me from Auckland's West Coast

A critic once said singer-songwriter James Reyne's voice is "as familiar to Australians as the taste of Vegemite". Well now we can get a taste - James is in town for an acoustic performance at Auckland Town Hall tomorrow evening. It'll be an extra special one as he'll be performing as a duo with his guitarist Josh Owen, who's got his own burgeoning solo career.

Papahoa Fibreworks is looking to transform textile production in Aotearoa. The founders behind it say artificial dyes used in textiles is having a catastrophic impact on both people and planet. But they think they got a way to make NZ made clothing a lot more sustainable; -co-founders are Gina Russell and Seonaid Burnie, and they join Jesse from our Christchurch Studio.

About 6 in 100 New Zealanders have diabetes of those about 10% are type 1, and the rest type 2 It's a disease that some associate with unhealthy diets or lifestyles, but for many that's far from the truth. Last year, whilst on holiday in Bali professional ball player Dion Collins was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes...he chats to Jesse.

Do you remember where you were when Apollo 11 landed on the moon? It was one of those generation defining moments. The crescendo of the golden age of space. Now, you could own a piece of the command module - From Buzz Aldrin's personal collection no less... The segment, which comes with a note from Buzz goes up for auction today in Auckland, with bids running for the next four days. Dave Owen for the Te Awamutu Space Centre chats to Jesse.