Actor Peter Rowley remembers his friend, legendary David McPhail - a podcast by RNZ
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A close friend of David McPhail says he felt his 'soul go back down through the mattress' when he woke to news he'd passed away this morning.
Actor and writer Peter Rowley worked alongside comedy legends David McPhail and the late Jon Gadsby throughout his career.
He described McPhail not only as a dear friend but a mentor and like a second parent.
David McPhail passed away in a Christchurch rest home this morning at the age of 76.
Matthew Hutching looks back at his life on and off the screen.
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