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May 2023
12m 52s

12/05/2023

Bbc Radio 4
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While walking the field Ben and David see a man approaching. It’s Rylan! He explains his Satnav has stopped working. Ben offers to give Rylan directions to Ambridge Hall over a cup of tea. Rylan is soon settled in at Brookfield, while Ben explains about the original booking mix-up with Lynda. Rylan’s keen to see their Sound of Music act at the village Eurovi ... Show More
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