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Jul 2020
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147. Benchmark Society with James Haskel...

Bbc Radio 4
About this episode

This week on Fortunately, former England Rugby International James Haskell lines up with Fi and Jane.

James joins the podcast from his conservatory to spill the beans on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, discuss his alternative career ambitions and champion the merits of elevenses.

Before James ran through the Fortunately tunnel, Fi and Jane received an update on ball pool cleaning and there's a historical press up challenge.

Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

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