The Topp Twins Book
A 10 part series written and read by Jools & Lynda Topp
In 2003 New Zealand’s favourite twins launched into print with their first book. In this entertaining radio adaptation we hear about their early childhood on the farm, leaving home and their break into the music scene. Then their best loved characters take over – the Ginghams, Raelene and Brenda, Camp Mother and Camp Leader to name but a few. In the final two parts, the twins wrestle back control and tell us about life on the road, their International success, being gay and their Mum and Dad.
Produced by Jane Waddell and engineered by Ian Gordon and Phil Benge for Radio New Zealand
Episodes
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- Topp Twins - Part 1
- Jools and Lynda talk about their arrival in Huntley in 1958, their early childhood and family life on the farm. (duration: 8′52″)
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- Topp Twins - Part 2
- Jools and Lynda give us the lowdown on yodelling, the army, busking and being arrested. (duration: 8′50″)
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- Topp Twins - Part 3
- A spoons demonstration from Belle Gingham, rooting with Mavis and Lorna and a report on the NZ Army in Afghanistan. (duration: 9′47″)
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- Topp Twins - Part 4
- Raelene and Brenda offer advice and many invaluable tips on makeup, parties and hitch-hiking. (duration: 9′55″)
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- Topp Twins - Part 5
- Jools and Lynda take us camping with two of their best loved characters, Camp Mother and Camp leader. (duration: 10′52″)
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- Topp Twins - Part 6
- Ken Moller reveals his romantic streak and Ken Smythe introduces us to the world of Ikebana. (duration: 9′33″)
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- Topp Twins - Part 7
- More tales and tips from Ken Moller and Ken Smythe including Ken Moller's recipes, guaranteed to knock that special little lady off her feet. (duration: 9′32″)
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- Topp Twins - Part 8
- Join two of your favourite characters, Prue and Dolly Ramsbottom, at Champagne Polo and then at the races as they enjoy a snort at the back of the Roller. (duration: 10′11″)
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- Topp Twins - Part 9
- The twins wrest back control from their characters and tell us about life on the road, their international success, being gay and their Mum and Dad. (duration: 8′39″)
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- Topp Twins - Part 10
- Jools and Lynda continue with tales of life on the road, their international success, being gay and their parents. (duration: 8′43″)
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Information
Published by Penguin
ISBN 13: 9780143018605