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World Of SecretsThe Abercrombie Guys: 2. Who is Mike Jeffries?He made Abercrombie and Fitch a millennial megabrand, marketing "sexy clothes on sexy people”, as one former colleague of Mike Jeffries put it. At home he had model-like men washing his cars and staff to chauffeur his dogs around. But what else was going on at his Hamptons mansion? “There was something about it that was strange,” according to a former staffer, “why wouldn’t anyone talk about it?” Rianna decides to investigate. Have you got a story to tell? Email rianna@bbc.com. Let us know what you think of the season using the hashtag #Wor...2023-10-0234 min
Walking Down Hope Street45 - Gareth HutchisonFrom success with Stenny, to full time football with the Bairns and a room service romance with Kevin James...Support the show2023-09-2843 min
Citizens of NowhereThe Lonesome Buckwhips - AftermathIn the finale of our multi-part series we hear live recordings from the Lonesome Buckwhips' astoundingly successful world tour - a tour that should have seen them set for life, but their journey was less a highway and more a game of snakes and ladders. So what went wrong?Produced and directed by Adam Macaulay. Presented by Justin Gregory.All music composed arranged and performed by The Lonesome Buckwhips (Arthur Meek, Miriama Ketu, Ben Hutchison and Gareth Williams) under special commission from RNZ. Originally broadcast in July 2009 This is a public episode...2022-09-0444 min
Citizens of NowhereThe Lonesome Buckwhips - Live at the Gold GuitarsThe Lonesome Buckwhips' notorious performance at the Gold Guitars in Gore, and their confrontation with iconic Kiwi singer/songwriter Barry Saunders - an event that was to have a long-lasting effect on the band. Justin Gregory also investigates the circumstances around the arrest and imprisonment of the band's leader, Arty Buckwhip.All music composed arranged and performed by The Lonesome Buckwhips (Arthur Meek, Miriama Ketu, Ben Hutchison and Gareth Williams) under special commission from RNZ. Originally broadcast in July 2009Produced and directed by Adam Macaulay. Presented by Justin Gregory. This is a...2022-08-2837 min
Citizens of NowhereThe Lonesome Buckwhips - Life After DeathEpisode 2 - Life After DeathUntil now, the weirdly sweet months between the sinking of the Interislander ferry and Gary Buckwhip's arrest as an accessory to poaching have been shrouded in mystery. Justin Gregory sheds some light on what really happened in the time that became known as the Buckwhips' 'dead period' - when fans of the band, and their creditors, were in deep shock or pissed off.All music composed arranged and performed by The Lonesome Buckwhips (Arthur Meek, Miriama Ketu, Ben Hutchison and Gareth Williams) under special commission from RNZ. Originally broadcast in...2022-08-2137 min
Citizens of NowhereThe Lonesome Buckwhips - On the Road AgainEpisode 1 of 4 - On the Road AgainProduced and directed by Adam MacaulayGary Buckwhip escapes from prison in the South Island, leading to a band reunion, an overseas tour to the North Island, and the Buckwhip's alleged death on the high seas.The Lonesome Buckwhips are what know-nothing city snobs think rural dwellers are all about… turned up to 11.They live in a family caravan high on the hills of Corstorphine, Dunedin. They all suck at the government teat. They smoke, gamble, drink and drive. They root their relatives. They poach shellfish. Th...2022-08-1336 min
I Still Think About YouBill Bixby, and the Open RoadIn this final episode of the series, Adam decompresses, revealing more to his therapist about the strange events with Dylan years ago. Adam gets a visit backstage from an old friend, and reconnects in ways that will affect his life going forward. He meets someone he's interested in and discusses the possibility of being in a relationship again in the future. Adam reflects on the full circle nature of the events and coincidences in his story and in his life. Created/Produced/Directed by Brian HutchisonSound Design/Composer- James Carolan, Summersault Studio2021-12-1538 minI Still Think About YouA Hard RainAdam hears from an old friend after several years, and a plan is set in motion for a future meeting. In the cold new year, Adam and Tom plan on seeing each other for Tom's opening night in Portland; Tom looks forward to meeting Tony before returning to New York in a few weeks. Adam reveals more about some unsettling events in NYC, and his reunion with Tom takes some unexpected turns.Created/Produced/Directed by Brian HutchisonSound Design/Composer- James Carolan, Summersault StudioFeaturing Brian Hutchison as Adam, Liv Rooth as Ca...2021-12-0833 minI Still Think About YouThe Rockford FilesAfter the train ride, Adam is left shaken and still making sense of unsettling events of the past few days. He reveals more to his therapist about the mystery surrounding Dylan; the shift in his perception of Tom. As Adam tries to remember exactly what Dylan said to him in Portland, he reaches out to two old friends, asking Kelly and Nolan to fill in some of the blanks regarding Dylan and his past. Created/Produced/Directed by Brian HutchisonSound Design/Composer- James Carolan, Summersault StudioFeaturing Brian Hutchison as Ad...2021-12-0132 min