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The Country Full Show: Friday, December 23, 2022

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It’s the final show of 2022, so Jamie Mackay catches up with a cast of 1000s.

On with the show:

Today Mackay has a yarn to record-breaking shearer Jack Fagan, and Norwood chief executive Tim Myers.

Next, he catches up with prodigal son Jeremy Rookes who returned for a panel discussion with Stu Loe “because the fans demanded it”.

Then it’s on to another panel for a catch-up with Stu Duncan and Graeme Smith, before finding out what’s in store for the festive season with NIWA weatherman Chris Brandolino.

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Steelfort chief executive John McOviney is up next before Myers returns for another panel discussion, this time with a rather dusty Norwood ambassador, Kevin “Smiley” Barrett.

The Country will be back with Rowena Duncum on January 16, 2022. Thanks for tuning in and catch you next year!

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