RD Talks

RD Talks

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RD Talks episodes

  • My friend the mouse
    The best-laid plans of small boys and their pets depend on outwitting parents – and avoiding temptation. First published March 1968. Written by Robert Fontaine. Read by Zoe Meunier.
    12 min
  • Sailing Into History
    A journey aboard a replica sailing ship offers a glimpse into life during a crucial moment in the 18th century. First published December 2020. Written by Paul Robert. Narrated by Zoe Meunier.
    13 min
  • The day I died
    A question that haunts many of us is “How will I die?” At 17.30 and 33.08 seconds on Wednesday, September 20, 2006, I believed I knew exactly how and when my life would end. Written by Richard Hammond with Mindy Hammond, from the book “On the Edge: My Story”. Read by Zoe Meunier. First published in March 2008.
    27 min
  • Ordeal on the Pacific
    For four adventurous men, this boat race promised the challenge they craved. And boy, did it deliver. First published November 2015. Written by Simon Hemelryk. Read by Zoe Meunier.
    14 min
  • Diamonds are for Sharing
    What these women learnt about life, love and happiness from one spectacular necklace. First published April 2010. Written by Cheryl Jarvis, from The Necklace. Read by Zoe Meunier.
    16 min
  • The real life Lord of the Flies
    Our expectations are that teenagers washed ashore on a deserted island would soon turn to barbarity. But what if we are wrong? First published November 2020. Written by Ruger Bregman, from the book Human Kind: A Hopeful History. Read by Zoe Meunier.
    15 min
  • Collared
    An innocent schoolgirl, a masked intruder, a terrifying threat… Simon Bouda goes behind the scenes of Sydney’s shocking collar bomb attack and the adroit police work used to solve it. First published July 2013. Read by Zoe Meunier.
    17 min
  • Find my son
    With the clock ticking, three fathers joined forces to search for a young driver feared lost in the Australian bush. First published October 2018. Written by Helen Signy. Read by Zoe Meunier.
    15 min
  • Marlin Attack
    As they pulled on their wetsuits, these spearfishermen had no idea they were about to endure an unforgettable fishing tale. First published October 2020. Written by Diane Godley. Read by Zoe Meunier.
    11 min

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