21 Sep 2021

Kiwi director Jessica Hobbs wins Emmy for The Crown

From Morning Report, 8:21 am on 21 September 2021

New Zealand director Jessica Hobbs has scooped best drama series director at the Emmy Awards for her work on the Netflix sensation, The Crown.

She was recognised for her direction on the final episode of the last season which dealt with the marriage break down of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

Hobbs, and her mother Aileen O'Sullivan, spoke to Corin Dann.