Book Review: "Land's Edge"
4BC Mornings with Greg Cary is joined, in the studio, by Alex Bernard to share her latest weekly book review. This week, it's Tim Winton's turn for appraisal, as Alex talks about his latest novel, "Land's Edge".
Movie Review: Conviction
Alex Bernard sits in with Greg Cary to give her weekly movie review. Conviction is based on a true story set in Massachusets about Betty Anne Waters, a high school dropout, who educates herself to go through law school to defend her brother's false imprisonment. It stars Hilary Swank, Melissa Leo, Sam Rockwell and Juliette Lewis.
Duncan Armstrong
Duncan Armstrong, former Olympian, television presenter, public speaker and charity worker, comes by 4BC for My City, My story and talks to Alex Bernard about his life and his swimming career. Listen now.
Susie O'Neill
Susie O’Neil, Olympic swimming champion and nicknamed 'Madame Butterfly', joins Alex Bernard for My City, My story. She talks about her family and growing up in Brisbane. Listen now.
Book Review: Wildflower
As heard on Greg Cary's Morning Program: 'Wildflower' by Mark Seal is a biography about Joan Root, pioneering conservationist and documentary film maker. Listen for the full review.
Kerry Collison
Joining Alex Bernard in the library is author, Kerry Collison. Being the Chairman and CEO of Sid Harta publisher's puts him in a position to be able to help up-and-coming writers get their work published. Collison also provides some insight into his time spent in Indonesia.
My City My Story
Australian producer, writer and director, Ian McFadyen, is best known for his appearances as "David Rabbitborough" on The Comedy Company. He drops into the Summer Weekends studio to talk to Alex Bernard about his career and compares Brisbane to other major cities that he has visited on his travels.
David Strassman
Alex Bernard speaks to legendary ventriloquist, David Strassman. With lovable characters such as Ted E Bear and Chuck Wood, Strassman has been on the entertainment circuit for many years now, providing laughter for children and adults alike. He talks to Alex Bernard about his current show on at QPAC.
Dan Crowley
Alex is joined by Private investigator and international Rugby player Dan Crowley for My City, My Story. Dan shares memories of Brisbane and his early football career. Listen now.
Matt Moran
Celebrity Chef and owner of Aria Matt Moran drops into the 4BC Summer Weekends studio before the Brisbane good food and wine festival to chat to Alex Bernard about dining in Brisbane. Listen now.
My City, My Story
Former Lord Mayor of Brisbane Sally-Anne Atkinson joins 4BC Summer Weekends with host Alex Bernard in-studio for My City, My Story. Atkinson opens up on life, career and her early life. Listen and comment now.
Social network shutdown
Alex Bernard talks to founder of the AEIOU foundation, Dr James Moreton, about the Social network shutdown which is raising money for families dealing with Autism. Sam Kahla mother of twin boys also joins the show discussing her children who both suffer from Autism. Listen and comment now.
Bruce Paige
Retired news Anchor Bruce Paige pops in to talk to Alex on My City My Story. Bruce talks about his 40 years in television and shares some stories.
Jessica Rudd
Alex is joined in The Library by first time author Jessica Rudd, to talk about her book Campaign Ruby.
Geraldine Knapp
Alex Bernard is joined by Families and Community Services Chair Councillor Geraldine Knapp to talk about Brisbane City Councils new outdoor activity programs and also chat about old age.
Skate for Epilepsy
Travis Smith is planning to undertake a 130km, 3 day skate board ride to try and raise $10 000 for Epilepsy Queensland. He is looking for sponsorship and people can get involved by going to his website - see link below.
Wendy Murphy
The Library: Alex Bernard speaks with inspiring QUT Creative Writing Graduate Wendy Murphy
Dr Andy Fairbairn
Australians digging up Pompeii: Alex Bernard speaks with Dr Andy Fairbairn, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Queensland.
Nick Earls
Alex Bernard speaks to Brisbane author Nick Earls about his love of writing and good books.
CityKat Feeney
Alex Bernard speaks to Brisbane Times Blogger Kat Feeney about her love of writing and good books.
Master Chef Judges
Alex Bernard speaks to celebrity chefs and Master Chef Judges George Calombaris and Gary Mehigan about their love of good food.
Private Eye Paul Golle
Alex Bernard speaks to Private Eye Paul Golle about his work, his clients and his best spy stories.
Carmel Kambouris
Alex Bernard speaks to Brisbane personality Carmel Kambouris about her city, her story and auctioning of her collection of designer dresses for charity.
Daniel Lightfoot
Alex Bernard speaks to Brisbane fashion designer Daniel Lightfoot about his story and his city.
