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Jul 2019
53m 36s

Summer special | with Al Jean & Stephani...

Bbc Radio 5 Live
About this episode

It’s a Must Watch summer special - Scott, Hayley and Calum recommend some essential TV for you to binge on if you’re trying to avoid the sunshine.

Plus, in an unexpected twist, executive producer of The Simpsons, Al Jean, is in town with his wife - Stephanie Gillis - to talk about their time writing for one of the longest running TV shows probably ever.

Are they in hot pursuit of President Trump to make an appearance? What’s their favourite line from The Simpsons? And, is Groundskeeper Willie a “true Scotsman” - if you know, you know.

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