From Dr Love to Dr Loving Life, Shortland Street's sole surviving original reflects on playing Chris Warner for almost three decades. He opens up on the panic attack that marred his return to the show, ageing on set, and "calming the f down" and finding happiness. He also talks his new play, Mannbannd, his love of theatre - and the celebrity he's mistaken for. Mannbannd runs from November 18 to December 16 at the Centrepoint Theatre in Palmerston North. You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? Got a guest you’d like Simon to talk to? We’re listening! Email us at [email protected]. CREDITS Host: Simon Bridges Producer: Jen Black Audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha Executive producer: Chris Reed