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Nov 14
28m 52s

Bob Vylan - Blood On The Tracks?

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Giles has been to see a Bob Vylan gig.

Bob Vylan are a punk rap duo who hit the headlines when the BBC broadcast their set live from Glastonbury, during which they led a chant of ‘death death to the IDF.’

Performing round the corner at the forum in Kentish Town Giles went to see the gig, the various protest and counter protest groups and to talk to some strangers.

If PM Sir Keir Starmer really is under threat who else could fill his shoes – Davina McCall, the artist formerly known as Prince Andrew? There is upheaval at the BBC as the DG and head of news resign on the same day…will Giles be sending in his CV for either of the roles?

Finally, ‘Flesh’ by David Szalay wins the booker prize, what’s it about?


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