Owen Marshall
The Rule of Jenny Pen adapted for the big screen
In 2021 the famous New Zealand short story Coming Home in the Dark by Owen Marshall was carefully adapted for the big screen actor and director James Ashcroft. Audio
Owen Marshall returns to short story writing
He's kept us waiting for 13 years, but Owen Marshall, one of our finest short story writers, has just put out a new collection, Return to Harikoa Bay. The characters in the 33 stories are often… Audio
Coming Home in The Dark 26 years on
A famous kiwi short story 'Coming Home In the Dark' by Owen Marshall is appearing on screens next week as a feature film of the same name. It's based on the titular story of New Zealand short Story… Audio
Owen Marshall dives into the dark side
One of the bleakest stories by respected writer Owen Marshall, Coming Home in the Dark, is the basis for a new film of the same name. The story of a family tormented by strangers in Central Otago was… Audio
Anthony RITCHIE: Timeless Land
Deborah Wai Kapohe (soprano), Owen Marshall (writer), Brian Turner (poet), Southern Sinfonia, Kenneth Young (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 6 February 2004 Audio
The Complete Male Chauvinists’ and Idler’s Pipe Dream
A guide to living, eating and drinking well. Audio
Pearly Gates - Ep 10
Pearly fronts up to face the music and in so doing inadvertently builds bridges with those who matter to him most Audio
Pearly Gates - Ep 9
The school 125th celebrations are winding down when Pearly becomes entangled in a life-threatening incident. Audio
Pearly Gates - Ep 8
The big day has arrived at last, the school 125th celebrations and Pearly is at the heart of it all. Audio
Pearly Gates - Ep 7
Pearly is already feeling diminished by the lustre and urbanity carried by one of the returning alumni at the school 125th celebration when a family mini-drama engulfs him. Audio
Pearly Gates - Ep 6
Pearly is drawn into planning for the school reunion which stirs up a few ghosts from his past. Audio
Pearly Gates - Ep 5
Pearly drafts a potent letter which sets off a volatile chain of reactions. Audio
Pearly Gates - Ep 4
Pearly deals with minor setbacks while considering the pros and cons of playing the political trump card he has. Audio
Pearly Gates - Ep 3
Pearly is still contemplating his chances of winning re-election when by chance an opportunity for him to take advantage presents itself. Audio
Pearly Gates - Ep 2
Pearly learns that he may have a strong challenger to contend with if he seeks re-election Audio
Pearly Gates - Ep 1
Pat 'Pearly' Gates is a popular two term provincial mayor considering whether to stand for a third term. Audio
The Quiet Spectacular - Ep 10
Time to wrap up the loose ends with Loretta, Chance and Riva. Audio
The Quiet Spectacular - Ep 9
Riva is outraged to see Chance humiliated by Trudy at the fair. Audio
The Quiet Spectacular - Ep 8
Riva makes a good impression and Chance finds the sewing machine she dreams of owning. Audio