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Apr 2021
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717. Gill's Book Club: "One Two Three Fo...

Luke Thompson
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717. Gill's Book Club: "One Two Three Four - The Beatles In Time" by Craig Brown

Talking to my mum about a book which you could read as part of your English learning routine. The book tells the story of The Beatles and their impact on society. We review the book and then discuss many aspects of The Beatles story, especially the four Beatles themselves.

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