Backch@t is magazine-style arts and culture show.
1Virtua Britanica Exhibition The Virgin in a Condom controversy: why is it so offensive? Could censorship legislation apply? Virtua Britanica is a conceptual art movement, with 'shock' artists like Damion Hurst. Background reports and studio discussion. Bill Ralston speaks to artist Tania Kovats.
2Auckland Infrastructure Auckland's infrastructure problems - why do other NZers take such pleasure in Auckland's misfortune? Auckland’s recent problems and issues with Christine Fletcher, Epsom MP and Wynne Raymond, Mayor of Timaru.
3Regional touring by the RNZ Ballet Regional touring by Royal Ballet has been reinstated and is popping up in small towns and halls around the country.
4International Festival of the Arts Highlights shots and I/V with the director.
5"Heretic" and Margaret Mead The conclusions in anthropologist Margaret Mead's book 'The Coming of Age in Samoa' were proven wrong by New Zealander, Derek Freeman. For this he was 'excommunicated' by the anthropology world. The play 'Heretic" by David Williamson tells this story.
6Festival Highlights Paul Bushnell describes the festival highlights.
7John Sales Interview with writer, director, actor and filmmaker John Sales.
8Backchat Viewer's comments and the weekly prize. Preview of next week's programme.