Little House on the Prairie was a worldwide television phenomenon and its stars became household names. Think Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert and our guest this week, Alison Arngrim. Alison played the spoiled, snobbish bully Nellie Oleson. Not exactly the most likeable character on the show, but certainly one of most most talked about.

Here, Alison shares her incredible story of getting the part, how it changed her life - both then and now - and insights from her experiences of being on such a massive hit television show.

Alison loves the kitchen and has a cookbook in the works as well as a treasure trove of YouTube cooking videos, so we also get some very handy kitchen tips from the former restaurateur of Walnut Grove!

Our Food Poll is more British in origin. We ask if the chip butty takes your fancy.

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

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Back in the day, our guest this week Ian Rawlings played Australian television's most notorious bad boy come playboy Wayne Hamilton in the long-running soapie Sons and Daughters, and he loved every minute of it. As Ian tells Sarah and Kevin, nothing was off limits for Wayne, but Ian was also having the time of his life acting alongside the likes of Tom Richards, Rowena Wallace, Brian Blain and Leila Hayes.

Ian updates us on his life today, his signature dish and how his time on Neighbours as Phillip Martin allowed for his sweet tooth to be indulged.

The Food Poll heads down the biscuit aisle again as we pit two Arnotts cream favourites against each other, vying for the Tea Cup. It's Monte Carlo v Kingston

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Our guest this week really is one of the Golden Girls of Australian sport, and 25 years after her nation-stopping performance, we are delighted to have Olympic Gold medallist Kerri Pottharst on the show.

The sands of Bondi Beach provided the perfect platform for Kerri and Natalie Cook to beat the world and bring home gold in the beach volleyball. A truly indelible memory of the Sydney Games.

Today, Kerri is still at the top of her game, but in a different arena as an in-demand speaker, MC, executive coach, mentor, author and mum.

Kerri takes us back to that magical fortnight of unforgettable athletic excellence, sharing the secret behind her winning combination with Natalie. She also tells us how she shapes up in the kitchen!

It's Showtime returns and this week, we meet Cathey Visscher, a multi award-winning conserve and baking queen who gives us an insight into how her homemade delights catch the judges' eyes, tastebuds and votes.

And we really have shaken things up for the Food Poll. Milkshakes, anyone? The flavoursome foursome on offer are Chocolate, Strawberry, Caramel Malt and Blue Heaven. Your mission is to choose only one.

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

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It's footy finals time and with the AFL Grand Final just days away now, Paul Salmon - a man who is no stranger to that big stage - joins us this week.

Paul has some very fond memories of experiencing the ultimate success with the Bombers in the eighties and nineties. He also has an amazing coffee confession, not to mention an outrageous dream dinner party guest list.

Paul is hosting a unique Grand Final Week event at The Pullman in Melbourne, aptly titled Fish 'n' Sips - combining his finest tales from the footy field with some fine, carefully chosen whiskeys.

And just when you thought the Food Poll could not get any bigger, it is Cocolossal! We open the voting on the mighty Kellogg's Variety Pack. Who wins this Grand Final of breakfast cereals - Special K, Just Right, Sustain, Coco Pops, Cornflakes, Nutri Grain or Sultana Bran?

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

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Like his famous father Don, P J Lane is the complete entertainment package and then some. Actor, singer, dancer and former pro basketballer, P J joins us this week to talk about ' I Love Your Faces,' the tribute show he is staging to showcase the amazing life of his Dad. P J shares some family history, some television history, his guilty food vice and his love for American food.

The Food Poll this week is a bottler, literally. We are asking for a fair shake of four sauce bottles in this first-past-the-post poll. Which one will rule? Tomato, BBQ, Worcestershire or sweet chilli?

P J Lane is appearing at Palms at Crown November 13 & 14. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

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When he is not belting out Frank Sinatra tunes on stage around the concert halls of Australia, Tom Burlinson is being stopped on the street by Aussies who remember him fondly as The Man from Snowy River, a movie role that changed his life.

Tom shares his behind the scenes memories of an amazing time for him and for Australian cinema. He talks music, coffee, his role in the family kitchen and his latest acting role in a locallly made horror flick.

The Food Poll is a four and plenty pie off. Leading this swinging quartet of pastry bound delights is apple pie, chicken and leek pie, Shepherds pie and pumpkin pie. What wins the day?

And thanks to this week's Food Poll, 'It's Showtime' for Frank (Lesiputty, not Sinatra), who shares his rendition of one of the classics (pies, not songs!)

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

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Osher Günsberg is a man of many and varied talents but does he dazzle in the kitchen the way he has on radio and television for the last few decades? You will find that out, plus an insight into his new book 'So What ? Now What? '(Penguin Books).

Osher's own mental health journey was the catalyst for this collection of strategies and tips for living your best life. He shares the story behind wriitng the book plus he opens up about being a vegan, the current state of media and a surprisng late night guilty pleasure!

It is another quadruple impasse for the Food Poll this week as we ask which of this fab four gets your vote for the best classic bikkie - Chocolate Wheaten, Tick Tock, Spicy Fruit Roll or Tina Wafer?

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

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Annette Allison brought the sunshine of Brisbane to the television screens of Melbourne and beyond in a career than spanned decades and many and varied roles.

Fondly remembered for hosting Channel 10's Good Morning Melbourne and for a time the nightly news, Annette also interviewed the creme de la creme of visiting celebrities. When they didn't come here, she went to them, as she reminisces about the French jaunt to chat to His Royal Highness the Aga Khan and fly on his personal jet.

Another colourful 'royal' Annette recalls dearly was the man behind the television show King's Kitchen - the late, great Bernard King, a longtime friend from her Brisbane days. Annette gifts us one of Bernard's showstopping recipes for inclusion for our It's Showtime segment and it's a gift that will keep on giving.

Our Food Poll drips with nostalgia as we head to the refrigerated section and ask which of four classic ice cream favourites is your favourite. You can only pick one and the nominees are Barney Banana, Choc Wedge, Golden Gaytime or the Drumstick.

Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier

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