The Good Word -

Books will be back on the box in 2009!

Independent arts programme makers 3rd Party Productions have been commissioned to make a series called The Good Word, which will be fronted by novelist Emily Perkins and also feature journalist Finlay Macdonald as a roving reporter.

The Good Word will be a mix of studio and documentary elements and is expected to screen from around March in TVNZ 6's Showcase.

Previous programmes and series made by 3rd Party Productions include NZ Festival feature documentaries Piano Man (about the pianist Michael Houstoun) and The Life of Ian (about actor Ian Mune), The Book Show and Talk Talk.

For further information about the show or to submit review copies please contact:3rd Party Productions Ph: 09 361 2199Email: info@3rdparty.co.nz or gaylehogan@3rdparty.co.nz