Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Alan Davies is known for his natural, relatable storytelling skills across the page, the stage, and the screen. 

The comedian is a staple of British television, with roles on the long-running ‘Jonathan Creek’ and popular comedy panel show ‘QI’.  

It’s been more than a decade since Davies last did a stand-up tour, but he’s happy to report it’s going well. 

“It had been so long that it was feeling, beginning to feel li...

It’s been a bit of an odd year in the music space. 

With the rise of AI music, musicians pulling their work off Spotify in protest of the company and CEO, rising ticket prices, and tours cutting off before they hit New Zealand, it’s been rough for some fans.  

Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to delve into some of the worst things about being a music fan in 2025. 

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Quantum of Menace by Vaseem Kahn  

Q is out of MI6 . . . 
. . . and in over his head 

After Major Boothroyd (aka Q) is unexpectedly ousted from his role with British Intelligence developing technologies for MI6's 00 agents, he finds himself back in his sleepy hometown of Wickstone-on-Water. His childhood friend, renowned quantum computer scientist Peter Napier, has died in mysterious circumstances, leaving behind ...

"Fuelled by popular culture and history’s long shadow, Derry~Londonderry is enjoying its moment in the sun. The Walled City in Northern Ireland has stamped its mark on the tourist map, appealing to a broad band of visitors. On my recent swing through the island of Ireland, Derry~Londonderry certainly didn’t fail to impress, serving up a heady cocktail of colour, culture, and the echoes of extreme conflict."

"The official name of th...

Most Kiwis will be taking time off over the summer, and while most of us are probably looking forward to relaxing before next year kicks back in, some will be looking for things to do. 

If you’re searching for ideas, Kate Hall has a few ideas for sustainable activities you can do over the summer break. 

Waste audit 

Go through one week's worth of rubbish and see what the main culprits are, then make a plan for how to...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 13 December 2025, comedian Alan Davies joins Jack to discuss his return to the stand-up stage for the first time in a decade. 

Jack weighs up who should take responsibility for children under 16 on social media. 

Kevin Milne considers the use of AI when writing personal messages. 

Nici Wickes goes savoury with a deceptively simple butterflied lamb ...

Yes, I realise it won’t be summer for another week or so, but the following observations are just a few Gardeners’ Tips to muck around with: 

Ancistrocerus gazella is an introduced “potters wasp” from Europe. It got here decades ago and is a really cute predatory wasp that does some great things in your quarter acre paradise. This little wasplet makes nice nests inside hollow tubes and then it goes on the hunt for small caterp...

Summer is fun however it’s good to remember how to stay safe when it comes to things like sun, food, insects, and alcohol. Here’s what to watch out for and how to stay safe over the holidays.  

The number one thing to think about the sun – it makes us feel good but can cause harm!  

• Sunburn sets us up for skin cancer. Be especially careful with children!  
• Use SPF 30+ sunscreen, reapply every 2–3 hours and after...

Disney characters are coming to Sora  

The three-year partnership with OpenAI will bring Disney’s iconic characters to the company’s Sora AI video generator. But no voices will come with them, and only animated characters will be included, like Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, and Simba. 

A key part of this deal: Disney is also making a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI. And the user-generated creations will be able to be u...

The Abandons 

In 1850s Washington, two families led by powerful matriarchs — one wealthy, one poor but deeply loyal — battle for supremacy on the lawless frontier (Netflix). 

Trigger Point

Death is always just a heartbeat away for bomb disposal officer Lana Washington. In the new season, what appears to be a bomb threat in central London soon reveals itself as something far more sinister (TVNZ+).

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Jay Kelly  

Famous movie star Jay Kelly and his devoted manager, Ron, embark on an unexpectedly profound journey through Europe. Along the way, both men confront the choices they've made, relationships with loved ones, and the legacies they'll leave behind. 

Beat the Lotto  

Almost everyone has played the Lottery and everyone would like to win it. Whitaker's documentary tells the story of Stefan, the man who t...

This slow-cooked lamb dish is a festive treat and it’s super simple to make spectacular with a final flourish of pomegranate jewels and fresh herbs that make the whole thing feel properly celebratory.   

Ingredients 

• 1 butterflied leg of lamb (1.6–2kg)  
• 3–4 garlic cloves, slivered  
• Zest and juice of 1 orange  
• 2 tbsp olive oil  
• 2 tbsp runny honey  
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard  
• 1...

It’s funny how becoming a parent instantly makes you care more about stuff.   

As a child, I used to find it really embarrassing when my Dad would yell out at cars that were driving too fast. Now, I’m that guy. Every time a car hoons up our street, I want to scream at the driver. Sometimes I do. 

“There are kids here, you tosser!” 

My values in education have very much sharpened since becoming parent. My views o...

Alice Taylor has changed the way thousands of Kiwis think about cooking at home. 

You may know her for her time as a contestant on Masterchef or from her social media presence at Alice Taylor Eats.

She favours no-frills recipes and honest conversations around food accessibility and it’s seen her following skyrocket to half a million across her profiles.  

The ethos behind her accounts is pretty simplistic, Taylor told Jac...

At some point, everyone has been left disappointed when a musician or artist leaves New Zealand off their tour schedule. But our neighbours across the ditch rarely have the same issue. Chris Schulz is having a mammoth week over in Australia – going to the Good Things music festival, two Kendrick Lamar shows, and is seeing Lady Gaga tonight. 

He joined Jack Tame for a chat about his jam packed musical week. 

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Shattered Lands by Sam Dalrymple  

A history of modern South Asia told through five partitions that reshaped it. 

As recently as 1928, a vast swathe of Asia – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, Bhutan, Yemen, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait – were bound together under a single imperial banner, an entity known officially as the ‘Indian Empire’, or more simply as the Raj. 

It was the British Empire’s c...