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Mar 2020
19m 34s

On Drugs: Live from the BBC 6 Music Fest...

BBC Sounds
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Comedian Jacob Hawley explores the UK drugs scene.

This week, he is live from the BBC 6Music Festival in Camden, talking to actor and presenter Tyger Drew-Honey about his struggle with drink and drugs, how society sees addiction, and what needs to change.

Jacob Hawley is a Silver ARIA-winning, BBC New Comedy Award Finalist, as seen on BBC3 and heard on BBC Radio 4. If you’ve been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, you can find help and support here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1kS7QTDB16PWkywhsXJLzxz/information-and-support-addiction-alcohol-drugs-and-gambling

Jacob Hawley: On Drugs is a BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds. Art by Made Up Music by Buddy Peace Producer: Nick Coupe

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