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Tonight Bob Parker introduces former All Black George Nepia. He is considered an exceptional full-back and one of the most famous Māori rugby players of all time.

Based on the 1950s US show of the same name, This Is Your Life has been honouring and embarrassing famous New Zealanders since 1984.

Primary Title
  • This is Your Life
Secondary Title
  • George Nepia
Date Broadcast
  • Wednesday 9 April 1986
Start Time
  • 20 : 30
Finish Time
  • 21 : 10
Duration
  • 40:00
Channel
  • TV One
Broadcaster
  • Television New Zealand
Owning Organisation
  • Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand
Programme Description
  • Based on the 1950s US show of the same name, This Is Your Life has been honouring and embarrassing famous New Zealanders since 1984.
Episode Description
  • Tonight Bob Parker introduces former All Black George Nepia. He is considered an exceptional full-back and one of the most famous Māori rugby players of all time.
Classification
  • Not Classified
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • Yes
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Hosts
  • Bob Parker (Host)
Contributors
  • George Nepia (Former All Black)
  • Alan Robilliard (Former All Black)
  • Terry "TP" McLean (Sports Journalist)
  • Harry Bowcott (Former Welsh Rugby Player)
  • Oma Nepia (George Nepia's Son)
  • Kiwi Nepia (George Nepia's Daughter)
  • Victor Rickard (George Nepia's Former Neighbour and Friend)
  • Bob Scott (Former All Black)
  • Mike Gilbert (Former All Black)
  • Earle Kirton (Former All Black)
  • Fergie McCormick (Former All Black)
  • Joe Karam (Former All Black)
  • Grant Batty (Former All Black)
  • Don Clarke (Former All Black)