Ginette Mc Donald

Told by Ginette McDonald.

A duck pauses a war after finding residence in a gun. What will the general do?

For Kids.

Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio

Her career, Lyn of Tawa, and television. Audio

The failed assault on Sari Bair and the landing at Suvla Bay have taken place. Godley claims the best fighters were the New Zealanders and the Indian Brigade. He is a little upset that he hasn't been… Audio

Godley seems quite shocked that some of the convalescing troops are saying they are not at all keen to come back to the trenches. Lady Godley has earned herself a reputation as the 'go-to' person if… Audio

One of the family horses dies. Tahu Rhodes arrives back from leave with a gramophone for HQ so they can have concerts after dinner. Lady Godley has a scheme to supply the troops with writing paper and… Audio

Godley has a case of 'the collywobbles'- a dysentry like complaint. He takes time out on the hospital ship. Godley's aid de camp, Tahu Rhodes takes leave in Egypt and has fun riding the family horses.

Godley's case for a pay rise to befit his station as a divisional general brings success. He spends a night of luxury on General de Roebeck's yacht. The Godley family's horses have arrived in Egypt. Audio

Godley's division has suffered huge casualties since landing. The stalemate continues. Lady Godley gets her first real understanding of the situation at Gallipoli when she is shown some photographs. Audio

A month since the landing. The troops are dug in. It has rained and the trenches are muddy. An armistice has been arranged to allow both sides to bury their dead. Audio

Lady Louisa is making some progress with her work to set up the convalescent home back in Egypt. The situation on Gallipoli is grim. Godley has his doubts about the way the landing was organised. Audio

The Gallipoli landing has not gone very well - the first four days are chaotic and Godley, along with others may have suggested a retreat. The overwhelming numbers of recovering wounded are putting… Audio

After spending some time together in Egypt the couple separate - Alexander Godley sets sail on a troop ship to Gallipoli, Louisa takes the train back to Cairo to begin setting up the convalescent… Audio

Kim Hill receives questions from the audience for the panel. Audio

The link between economic and environmental health in New Zealand, in particular in the regions and smaller centres. The panellists are Lawrence Yule, mayor of Hastings, and president of local… Audio

We demonstrate a voracious appetite for overseas-produced soap operas but we also make drama which wins awards around the world. Audio