Cinema with James Croot. More goodies from the Documentary Edge Festival. Also, Max Cryer is a New Zealand living treasure in both entertainment and etymological spheres. Max gets his nose into the books this week joining Graeme Hill to talk royal expression, prostitution and the expression Happy as Larry. In light of last weeks royal wedding, Max explains the title Duke of Sussex. The title died in 1843; however Queen Elizabeth II has revived it as a wedding gift for Prince Harry. Happy as Larry refers to Larry Foley, an Australian boxer- Max uncovers why New Zealand can claim the saying. Also, why is prostitution described as the worlds oldest profession and who said it first? Lastly, kill versus cull and portmanteau words. Weekend Variety Wireless with Graeme Hill, 8pm - midnight Saturdays and Sundays, on RadioLIVE and streaming live to the Rova app on Android and iPhone. RadioLIVE.

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