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Nov 2024
28m 30s

Dead Ringers: Ep4. Revolting Farmers

Bbc Radio 4
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Jeremy Clarkson and Nigel Farage weigh in on the new land tax, Rachel Reeves defends her CV and Donald Trump talks turkey.

This week's impressionists are Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Duncan Wisbey and Katia Kvinge.

The episode was written by: Nev Fountain and Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Rob Darke, Edward Tew, Sophie Dickson, Angela Channell, Christina Riggs and Joe Topping.

Executive Producer: Richard Morris Produced and created by Bill Dare Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

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