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Could Covid lockdowns have been avoided?

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 Last week, a major report from the independent inquiry into the government’s handling of the Coronavirus pandemic was published. 


Writer: Poppy Bullard


Producer: Poppy Bullard 


Host: Casey Magloire


Episode photography: Joe Mee


Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore




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