Hilary Barry

Sep 11, 2024 | 1news.co.nz | Hilary Barry

Graham Norton's career has taken him from standup to rubbing shoulders with showbiz stars on his eponymous chat show. He's also an accomplished author whose fifth novel hit the shelves this week. Hilary Barry caught up with Norton to talk writing, his chat show, and the anecdote-sharing Kiwis who regularly park their derrière in his notorious red chair.

Aug 27, 2024 | 1news.co.nz | Hilary Barry

We're a liquorice-loving nation, and one of the most popular ways to consume it is in an Allsort. We've all got our favourites, and sometimes — just like loyal liquorice fan Graham — we don't get enough of the colour we covet. They're called Licorice Allsorts, but are they created equal? Hilary Barry investigates. Yellow Licorice Allsorts are the best.

Jul 5, 2024 | 1news.co.nz | Hilary Barry

As a child I was taught to be polite and agreeable, writes Hilary Barry. It wasn't until I reached my 50s that I finally learned to (politely) say no. No excuses. No apologies. Just no. I'm sitting in the passenger seat of the car. My husband Mike looks me over. He's as mad as I've seen him in five years of marriage. He reaches for my hand and squeezes it.

Jun 8, 2024 | 1news.co.nz | Hilary Barry

He's been in show business for decades — since 1961, to be exact. He was a key member of the legendary comedy troupe Monty Python, and he's hogged the headlines of late because, at the age of 81, he says he still has to work for financial reasons. There's also that so-called spat with fellow Python John Cleese. Is Idle still looking at the bright side of life? Seven Sharp presenter Hilary Barry finds out.

May 21, 2024 | 1news.co.nz | Hilary Barry

The curious tale of the retired boat builder, an email, Seven Sharp presenter Hilary Barry's sartorial selection, and a particular shade of green. It all started with an email sent to the Seven Sharp inbox:Dear Hilary,I am a retired Boatbuilder living in the Warkworth area. When the first Covid lockdown came in March 2020, I decided to build a launch for us (beats doing boring house maintenance!). She’s nearly finished now, and it's time to choose a colour.