Talking Prisoner EP 59 Interview with Nell Johnson (Sarah Higgins)

Talking Prisoner EP 59 | A Deep Dive with Nell Johnson: From Visiting Justice to Inmate
Welcome to another engaging episode of Talking Prisoner. Our hosts, Matt Batten and Tim Burns, sit down with the multifaceted Nell Johnson, who brilliantly brought to life the character of Visiting Justice Sarah Higgins before her transition to a Wentworth inmate.
Throughout this episode, we journey with Nell as she reminisces about her childhood days and the shaping experiences of her early life. Apart from her noteworthy performance in Prisoner, Nell has adorned the literary world with her books, and we delve into the inspirations behind her publications.
Nell opens up about her initial foray into the world of Prisoner, detailing how she secured her iconic role and the experience of working alongside the legendary Gerda Nicholson and other cast members. There are candid moments where she recounts her first day on set, and a particularly intriguing story about a last-minute script change that happened a mere 30 minutes before shooting.
We also explore the trajectory of Nell's character, Sarah Higgins, and ponder upon why her journey on the show wasn't extended further. For all the dedicated fans, we have a treat in store! We unveil exclusively signed fan cards of Nell, a special offering that's never been available before and is exclusive to Talking Prisoner.
And as always, we ensure that the queries from our ardent fan base aren't left unanswered. Nell graciously addresses a myriad of fan questions, shedding light on some of the most intriguing aspects of her stint on Prisoner.
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Credits:
Hosts: Matt Batten & Tim Burns
Location: Melbourne Studio
Production Lead: Sebastiaan Mulder
Post-Production: Timothy Spanos
Executive Producer: Matt Batten
Assistance to Matt: Jan Robertson
On The Inside: Written and Performed by Allan Caswell