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NZ On Screen had a great month in April, with some amazing programmes like The Governor and an episode of Tangata Whenua made available for the first time. We also had a fantastic Anzac Day Collection – bringing you as many war stories as we could lay our hands on.
There are over 430 titles on the site now – it’s always fascinating to see what people want to watch. So here’s how it panned out – the Top 10 Titles for April!
Circuits of Gold
Documentary, 1987, Full Length
We have come to realise that the speedway and motorcycling communities are some of the most connected online in the world! Our top titles are consistently recognising our speeding heroes. This documentary is about champion speedway driver Ivan Mauger.
Britten Backyard Visionary
TV Documentary, 1993, Full Length
Kiwi inventor John Britten is loved by motorcyclists worldwide. This doco just keeps getting sent around from club to club, forum to forum. It’s fabulous to see it getting so much attention!
The Governor
Television, 1977, Full Length – Episode One
Many people said it couldn’t be done. The Governor is an iconic NZ television series that is fraught with issues – most significant for our team has been clearing the copyright to enable us to put this online. There will be more episodes as we get them cleared. It’s great that so many people are enjoying this show.
The Living Room – Series One
TV Series, 2003, Excerpts from each episode
This series includes the Flight of the Conchords trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the international FOTC fan club are happy about that. But this series has some amazing episodes from an extremely talented bunch of directors, including Mark Albiston, Louis Sutherland, Sima Urale, Chris Graham, and many more.
Peter Snell – Athlete
NFU Short, 1964, Full Length
No one saw this one coming! Peter Snell has a huge online following and this documentary has spread like wildfire through online running communities. Peter Snell continues to be an inspiration 45 years down the track.
Gloss
TV Series, 1987, Full Length – Episode One
Before the NZ On Screen site went live, whoever we talked to about it always said “Will you have Gloss??” This much anticipated series gains new followers every month – hopefully not from those looking for fashion tips.
Double Booking
TV Comedy, 1998, Full Length (now excerpt)
This one-off comedy starring Kevin Smith was part of the Tribute to Kevin Smith Collection. As well as Kevin and the lovely Teresa Healey, the cast was a virtual Gloss reunion – it obviously struck a chord with many of you!
Billy T Live
Television, 1990, Excerpts
This show has been a consistent favourite since the NZ On Screen site went live. His unique brand of humour is captured in these clips at its affable, non-PC best.
Queer Nation
TV Series, 1996-2004, A selection of 8 Full Length episodes
This show did something amazing. It put our lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender people on the tele. The positive response we’ve had to putting it on NZ On Screen shows these stories stand the test of time.
Maori Battalion March To Victory
Television, 1990, Full Length
A key part of our Anzac Day collection, Maori Battalion March To Victory tells the story of the New Zealand Army’s (28th) Māori Battalion that fought in campaigns during World War Two. Produced, directed and written by Tainui Stephens, this documentary is a hugely popular title on NZ On Screen.
Colin McKenzie
Extra Bonus Favourite, Profile
I’m not sure what it says about our viewing public but the most popular profile on the site in April was Colin McKenzie. Take a look and see if you can figure out why that’s weird! (clue – it was added on April 1st)
We’re well past the ‘go live’ hype now with NZ On Screen and we are working hard to keep the site fresh with new titles and profiles.
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