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Mar 2022
26m 58s

War and No Peace

THE TIMES
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Giles and Esther take a careful look through this week's papers to find a new column idea; from Roman Abramovich and mental health in farming, to private schools and boring classic novels. Giles tries to balance his brand of humour with being sensitive to the atrocities in Ukraine whilst Esther has written a topical pop quiz.


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Producer: Ben Mitchell


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