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Talking Prisoner

Matt Batten

88 episodes

6 months ago

Episode 64: Interview with David Waters - Officer David BridgesWelcome to Episode 64 of Talking Prisoner!In this special episode, Host and Producer Matt Batten sits down with the incredible David Waters, who portrayed Officer David Bridges on Prisoner: Cell Block H.Matt and David discuss David’s early life growing up in the UK and his journey to Australia. They dive into David's theatre background, sharing fascinating stories of working with several Prisoner cast members on stage, including a...

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Episode 64: Interview with David Waters - Officer David BridgesWelcome to Episode 64 of Talking Prisoner!In this special episode, Host and Producer Matt Batten sits down with the incredible David Waters, who portrayed Officer David Bridges on Prisoner: Cell Block H.Matt and David discuss David’s early life growing up in the UK and his journey to Australia. They dive into David's theatre background, sharing fascinating stories of working with several Prisoner cast members on stage, including a...

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Talking Prisoner

Episode 64: Interview with David Waters - Officer David Bridges

Episode 64: Interview with David Waters - Officer David BridgesWelcome to Episode 64 of Talking Prisoner!In this special episode, Host and Producer Matt Batten sits down with the incredible David Waters, who portrayed Officer David Bridges on Prisoner: Cell Block H.Matt and David discuss David’s early life growing up in the UK and his journey to Australia. They dive into David's theatre background, sharing fascinating stories of working with several Prisoner cast members on stage, including a...

8 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Episode 6 of Corals Soapbox with Coral Drouyn and Matt Batten

Welcome to Episode 6 of Corals Soapbox, where Coral Drouyn, a seasoned veteran of Australian television, delves into the depths of iconic TV shows. Coral's extensive resume includes work on beloved series like Neighbours, Home and Away, and, notably, Prisoner. As a script writer, Script Editor, Story Liner, and Story Editor on Prisoner, Coral shaped some of the show's most memorable characters and storylines.In this episode, Coral joins Matt to explore the captivating Barnhurst 5 storyline fr...

1 year ago

1 hour 51 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Introducing Our New Co-Host: Director Tim Burns

Introducing Our New Co-Host: Director Tim BurnsWe're thrilled to announce that Matt Batten will now be joined by a new co-host on Talking Prisoner—none other than independent filmmaker Tim Burns! With a portfolio of cinematic gems that encapsulate Australian culture and history, Tim is no stranger to compelling storytelling.His cult classic film, "Boronia Boys, perfectly captures the essence of Australian suburbia in the late 2000s. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. His creative prowess...

1 year ago

20 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner EP 55 Interview with Prison Chaplain Death Row San Quentin Jail

Welcome to Episode 55 of Talking Prisoner, where your host, Matt Batten, has a profound conversation with Buddhist prison chaplain, Susan Shannon. Susan's remarkable career spans over four decades, with her most striking experiences centred around her work on death row at San Quentin Prison.In this episode, we delve deep into Susan's life story, from her childhood years to her conversion to Tibetan Buddhism. Susan reveals her unexpected love for the hit TV show, The Sopranos, and shares a bit...

1 year ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner EP 56 Interview with Lynne McGranger Home and Away

Welcome to Episode 56 of Talking Prisoner where your host, Matt Batten, enjoys a sit-down with Lynne McGranger, best known for her role as Irene Roberts on the long-running soap, Home and Away. With nearly three decades on the show, Lynne proudly holds the title of longest-serving female cast member.Before capturing our hearts as Irene, Lynne graced several other Australian TV shows such as The Flying Doctors, Skirts, Street Angels, Seven Deadly Sins, and Sky Trackers. In this episode, Lynne ...

2 years ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner EP 54 Interview with Governor Eddie Mullins Mountjoy Prison

Talking Prisoner EP 54 Interview with Governor Eddie Mullins Mountjoy Prison Welcome to Episode 54 of Talking Prisoner where our host, Matt Batten, has an enlightening conversation with Governor Eddie Mullins of Mountjoy Prison in Ireland.In this episode, Eddie shares his life's journey that led him to the prison service in 1991 and his eventual ascension to the role of governor. Our conversation delves into various aspects of prison life, including the rehabilitation process, the p...

2 years ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner Cell Block H EP 53 Interview with Allan Caswell Songwriter for Prisoner Theme Song

Welcome to Episode 53 of Talking Prisoner, where we shine the spotlight on the creative genius behind Prisoner's hauntingly beautiful theme song, 'On the Inside'. Our special guest today is none other than the legendary Allan Caswell, a luminary in the Australian country music scene with a Golden Guitar, multiple chart-topping hits, and over 900 songs to his credit. Although he never made an on-screen appearance in Prisoner, his contribution to the series' atmosphere and mood through 'On...

2 years ago

1 hour 37 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner Interview with Louise Siverson Live Theatre Promotion Underneath Ms Archer

Welcome to this special episode of Talking Prisoner. Today, we're thrilled to host our guest, Louise Siversen, as we discuss her new theatre production, 'Under Ms Archer,' currently playing at St. Martin's Theatre in South Yarra. Under Ms Archer is a unique blend of drama and comedy that brings a 21st-century woman face-to-face with a medieval man, sparking a culture war that takes no prisoners. In this episode, Louise and I delve into the genesis of the show, the inspiration behind it, ...

2 years ago

17 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner Cell Block H EP 52 Interview with Susan Guerin Barbara Fields

Talking Prisoner Cell Block H EP 52 Interview with Susan Guerin Barbara FieldsWelcome to Talking Prisoner Episode 52! Join hosts Ken Mulholland and Matt Batten as they sit down with Susan Guerin, famous for her role as the memorable inmate Barbara Fields in Prisoner. Susan contributed her talents to 26 unforgettable episodes in 1982, ending her journey with the series finale of the year. Beyond Prisoner, Susan has made notable appearances in Sara Dane, Cop Shop, and the TV movie, Robber...

2 years ago

1 hour 30 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner Presents Home and Away Interview with Shane Withington

Welcome to Episode 7 of Talking Prisoner Presents, where hosts Ken Mulholland and Matt Batten had an engaging conversation with the legendary Australian TV actor, Shane Withington. Boasting a career spanning over four decades, Shane is best known for his roles as Brendan Jones in A Country Practice and John Palmer in Home and Away.In this insightful interview, Shane shares his childhood experiences and the origins of his passion for acting. As an avid sailor, he also recounts some adventurous...

2 years ago

1 hour 42 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner Special Interview with Betty Bobbitt and Anne Phelan

Interview with Betty Bobbitt and Anne Phelan Welcome to this special episode of Talking Prisoner. This interview has never been made public, This episode is devoted to the memory of Betty Bobbitt and Anne Phelan. Betty played Judy Bryant between 1980 to 1985 in 429 episodes and Anne played Top Dog Myra Desmond. It was shot as a promo for the charity event on January 21, 2000, at The Forum theatre in Melbourne. Anne was on the organizing committee of the 21st Anniversary reunion party fo...

2 years ago

39 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Corals Soapbox EP 5

Corals Soapbox EP 5 Welcome to Episode 3 of Corals Soapbox. Coral Drouyn has worked on some of Australia’s most iconic TV Shows and been responsible for some of the biggest storylines on many of our much-loved TV shows such as Neighbours, Home and Away, Blue Heelers, Streetsmartz, The Gerry Connolly Show, Pacific Drive and of course Prisoner. Coral worked on Prisoner as a script writer, Script Editor, Story Liner and Story Editor, and created some of the biggest characters ever to appear on P...

2 years ago

1 hour 37 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner Presents EP 5 Interview with Mat Stevenson

Talking Prisoner Presents EP 5 Interview with Mat StevensonWelcome to Episode 5 of Talking Prisoner “Presents”. Hosts Ken Mulholland and Matt Batten sat down with Home and Away legend mat Stevenson. Matt has appeared in many Australian TV shows including Blue Heelers, All Saints, Offspring, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and Home and Away from 1989 to 1994 and played Adam Cameron. We discussed Mat’s life growing up as a child and his love for acting coming from his bike rides to look at the C...

2 years ago

1 hour 37 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner Corals Soapbox EP 4

Talking Prisoner Corals Soapbox EP 4Welcome to Episode 3 of Corals Soapbox. Coral Drouyn has worked on some of Australia’s most iconic TV Shows and been responsible for some of the biggest storylines on many of our much-loved TV shows such as Neighbours, Home and Away, Blue Heelers, Streetsmartz, The Gerry Connolly Show, Pacific Drive and of course Prisoner. Coral worked on Prisoner as a script writer, Script Editor, Story Liner and Story Editor, and created some of the biggest characters eve...

2 years ago

1 hour 53 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner Presents EP 6 Orange is The New Black Interview with Karina Arroyave

Welcome to Episode 6 of Talking Prisoner Presents. Hosts Ken Mulholland and Matt Batten sat down with the amazing Karina Arroyave who has had a career spanning over 30 years and has appeared in many Tv shows and Movies such as The Equalizer, Lean on Me, As the World Turns, New York Undercover, The Practice, Law and Order, Chicago Hope, Judging Amy, Empire, 24, NYPD Blue, 187, Blue Bloods, Bull, Law and Order Special Victims unit, Orange is the New Black, The Blacklist and so many more. We spo...

2 years ago

2 hours 5 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner EP 50 Interview with Brett Popplewell Head Of Production Fremantle Media

Welcome to Episode 50 of Talking Prisoner. Hosts Ken Mulholland and Matt Batten sat down with Brett Popplewell who is the head of Production scripted at Fremantle Media. Brett has a career in Film and Television spanning over 30 years and has performed the role of Executive producer and line producer on Emmy award winning shows such as Salems lot, Nightmares and Dreamscapes, The Starter wife. Brett also worked as a Producer and Assistant Director on shows such as Water Rats, E-Street, The Ali...

2 years ago

1 hour 28 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner Corals Soapbox EP 3

Welcome to Episode 3 of Corals Soapbox. Coral Drouyn has worked on some of Australia’s most iconic TV Shows and been responsible for some of the biggest storylines on many of our much-loved TV shows such as Neighbours, Home and Away, Blue Heelers, Streetsmartz, The Gerry Connolly Show, Pacific Drive and of course Prisoner. Coral worked on Prisoner as a script writer, Script Editor, Story Liner and Story Editor, and created some of the biggest characters ever to appear on Prisoner. Coral Drouy...

2 years ago

1 hour 25 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner Presents Sons and Daughters EP 4 Interview with Tom Richards David Palmer

Talking Prisoner Presents Sons and Daughters EP 4 Interview with Tom Richards David PalmerWelcome to Episode 4 of Talking Prisoner Presents. Hosts Ken Mulholland and Matt Batten sat down with Tom Richards who played David Palmer in Sons and Daughters. Tom has appeared in many other Australian TV Classics such as Homicide, Division 4, Ryan, Bluey, The Sullivans, The Box, Chopper Squad, Cop Shop, Bellamy, Richmond Hill, The Flying Doctors, A Country Practice, Water Rats, Big Sky, Murder Call an...

2 years ago

1 hour 33 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Corals Soapbox Ep2

Corals Soapbox Ep2Welcome to Episode 2 of Corals Soapbox. Coral Drouyn has worked on some of Australia’s most iconic TV Shows and been responsible for some of the biggest storylines on many of our much-loved TV shows such as Neighbours, Home and Away, Blue Heelers, Streetsmartz, The Gerry Connolly Show, Pacific Drive and of course Prisoner. Coral worked on Prisoner as a script writer, Script Editor, Story Liner and Story Editor, and created some of the biggest characters ever to appear on Pri...

3 years ago

1 hour 29 minutes

Talking Prisoner

Talking Prisoner Cell Block H EP 48 Part 2 Interview with Lisa Crittenden Maxine Daniels

Welcome to Episode 48 Part 1 of Talking Prisoner. Hosts Ken Mulholland and Matt Batten sat down with Lisa Crittenden for her first ever exclusive interview about her career. Lisa appeared in 91 episodes of Prisoner. Lisa has an extensive list of credits to her name such as Australian classic TV shows and Movies, such as Power Without Glory, The Sullivans, Holiday Island, Bellamy, The Restless Years, A Country Practice, Carson's Law, Whose Baby, Rafferty's Rules, High Tide, Coverstory, Every W...

3 years ago

37 minutes