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The big issues of the week are debated in the iconic Backbencher Pub. Back Benches attempts to demystify the world of New Zealand politics by bringing the beehive to the bar stools. It is politics with a pint! Back Benches delivers politics for real people in a format that is relaxed, funny and highly informative. It is a roller coaster ride of good-hearted foot-in-mouth moments from the country’s politicians, along with genuine insight into how they feel and think about the issues facing the country.

  • 1Tonight's guests are political commentators: Jessica Mutch, Morgan Godfery, Ana Gilling and Jordan Williams.

    Speakers
    • Jessica Mutch (TVNZ Political Reporter)
    • Morgan Godfery (mauistreet.blogspot.com)
    • Ana Gilling (Victoria University Lecturer)
    • Jordan Williams (Franks and Ogilvie)
    Live Broadcast
    • No
    Commercials
    • No
Primary Title
  • Back Benches
Date Broadcast
  • Wednesday 21 December 2011
Start Time
  • 21 : 10
Finish Time
  • 22 : 00
Duration
  • 50:00
Channel
  • TVNZ 7
Broadcaster
  • Television New Zealand
Programme Description
  • The big issues of the week are debated in the iconic Backbencher Pub. Back Benches attempts to demystify the world of New Zealand politics by bringing the beehive to the bar stools. It is politics with a pint! Back Benches delivers politics for real people in a format that is relaxed, funny and highly informative. It is a roller coaster ride of good-hearted foot-in-mouth moments from the country’s politicians, along with genuine insight into how they feel and think about the issues facing the country.
Classification
  • Not Classified
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
  • Politics
Hosts
  • Wallace Chapman (Presenter)
Speakers
  • Ana Gilling (Victoria University Lecturer)
  • Jessica Mutch (TVNZ Political Reporter)
  • Jordan Williams (Franks and Ogilvie)
  • Morgan Godfery (mauistreet.blogspot.com)
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