Kiwifruit
Entertainment
Series I 10x 1/2 hr
Series II 25x 1/2 hr
There's more to gay life than drag queens, amyl nitrate and sweaty dance clubs. Kiwifruit reveals that most gay people are just like their heterosexual counterparts: they have jobs, they pay mortgages, and they drive cars. They're more likely to fantasise about winning the lottery than wearing leather.
So here's a refreshingly honest queer eye on a straight world, minus the clichÈs. It's an offbeat magazine-style show with everything from movie reviews to tips on how to handle your straight boss.
Episode Overview
Episode 1
Kiwifruit; a fruit salad of lesbian puppets, current affairs and the most boring gay couple in the world – tune in for the debut episode.
Episode 2This week on Kiwifruit... Donald's at Erotica and Amanda check's out Sydney for the girls.
Episode 3This week on Kiwifruit... the puppets interview the fabulous Georgia Beyer, Donald investigates Homosexual Panic as a legal defence and the boring gay couple meet the handy man!
Episode 4Kevin takes a fresh look at Civil Unions to see what's really on offer, our lesbian puppets interview The Fabulous Makeover Girls and we keep you up to date with what's on this week.
Episode 5Donald explores the age old heterosexual debate of 'Holden versus Ford', the puppets try to the gossip on Bridget Saunders and Amanda interviews film maker Welby Ings.
Episode 6Have a ho ho homo merry Christmas with Kiwifruit's Christmas special. Kevin investigates a claim that Santa is Gay, Donald tries caroling and the lesbian puppets have their office Christmas party.
Episode 7Kiwifruit's new years special looks at sure fire hangover cures after an over indulgent holiday season, Donald looks at Coming Out as a new years resolution and guest presenters see what Bali has to offer.
Episode 8Tonight on Kiwifruit Donald checks out Big Boys Toys, and we celebrate Transgender day of remembrance by taking a look back at New Zealand's transsexual history.
Episode 9On Kiwifruit tonight, Amanda has a conversation with Douglas Wright, we take a look at lesbian fashion, and the puppets interview cosmedicine specialist Catherine Stone.
Episode 10On Kiwifruit tonight, we look at the origin of words such as gay, queer, pansy and camp. Amanda has a conversation with film maker Christine Parker and Kevin stirs up trouble at the Ellerslie flower-show.
Series 2
Episode 1Matu gets up close and personal with 42 Below CEO Geoff Ross, Amanda is "out in the country" and we keep you up to date with what's on this week.
Episode 2Kevin's off to Mardi Gras, Amanda catches up with Lucy Lawless, and the Hero Party hits Auckland
Episode 3Matu explores what Otorohanga has to offer while Ginny and Barb meet Deza Star and Mini Mistress Sonic.
Episode 4Amanda talks to novelist Sarah Walters while Matu delves into the world of fencejumpers.
Episode 5Amanda looks at some pulling options for a lesbian on the prowl, Kevin s out in the country and Chris Knox shares with Ginny and Barb "I want to be queer".
Episode 6Amanda talks to Grace Hoet, Kevin looks at the progression of gays in the media, and Matu dose Waitomo.
Episode 7Amanda and Kevin investigate whether bowling really is the new clubbing while Matu travels to Opononi to celebrate the life of Opo, the gay dolphin.
Episode 8Kevin goes to Spookers to get scared straight, Matu explores Far North and we have fun in the †kitchen cooking with mince.
Episode 9Amanda chats with Julie McNamara, we are cooking with mince in the kitchen and Matu checks out some dog fashion
Episode 10Matu has a conversation with Edmund White, Kevin visits the Bears while the puppets flirt with Maryan Street.
Episode 11Kevin finds out how comfortable the gay community feel about PDAs, we go Buzzin' with Glen and Matu talks to Jennifer Ward – Lealand.
Episode 12Amanda asks if people are out at work and Ginny and Barb talk to comedian Phil Nichol about being "nearly gay".
Episode 13Kiwifruit celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Homosexual Law Reform.
Episode 14Kevin goes to Queen of all Queens, and Amanda talks to Lisa Prager.
Episode 15Kevin and Matu explore same sex dancing, Matu goes back to school and we go Buzzin' with Glen.
Episode 16Ginny and Barb get close and personal with Pansy Wong, Matu gets dirty at Fieldays and civil unions meet the Bride and Groom show.
Episode 17Amanda heads south to Brighton, Matu talks to people about coming out to their families, and we go Buzzin' with Glen.
Episode 18Ginny and Barb interview Mika, Amanda talks to Katherine Gilknson about losing her daughter in 7 July bombing while we stuff cucumbers in the kitchen.
Episode 19Amanda heads to the rugby field, Boring Gay guy returns, and Matu heads to Drama School.
Episode 20Kevin looks at the history of pink, Amanda asks what a Foley artist is and we head back to John Street.
Episode 23Tonight on Kiwifruit we talk to Paula Boock, Philip Patston and we go Buzzin' with Glen.
Episode 24Tonight on Kiwifruit we talk to Fiona Clarke, Louisa Wall and the boys do some cooking with mince.
Episode 25Join us for the finale of the series – Warning some scenes may disturb.
