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Jul 2017
1h 35m

with Luc Besson

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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<p>Edith Bowman and Robbie Collin sit in for Simon and Mark. Director Luc Besson talks about his new film Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets. Plus the UK Box Office Top 10 and reviews including Girls Trip, 47 Metres Down and The Wall. Download the Kermode and Mayo podcast at bbc.co.uk/podcasts/5live.</p> 
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