On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 29 March 2026, newcomer Robert Aramayo shocked at this years BAFTAs by beating Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothee Chalamet to win the lead actor award.  This week he tells Francesca what went through his head when his name was read out and the impact his win has had on the film 'I Swear'.

Fiona Samuel was given a two word brief when asked to write her latest play, those words were Helen Clark.  The result is a satire 'Helen Clark in Six Outfits'.  Fiona talks about how a frustrating element of Clark's career inspired the show.

In light of closures for both McCain and Watties this week, Buy NZ Made Executive Director Dane Ambler is calling for policy that prioritises New Zealand suppliers.

Francesca reflects on missed opportunities for Chris Hipkins this week.

And it turns out cockroaches form long term relationships by doing something a little bit unexpected to their prospective partner - Dr Michelle Dickinson has the details.

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