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Oct 2020
28m 40s

Wonho Chung and Carol Zoccoli

Bbc World Service
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<p>Jordanian stand-up star Wonho Chung and brilliant Brazilian comedian Carol Zoccoli join comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to give their unique take on the world’s headlines. This week, how do Brazilians feel about the promise of a vaccine for Covid-19? And what does it take to be crowned the most beautiful camel in Dubai? Get involved ... Show More
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