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May 2020
44m 51s

George Ezra

Fearne Cotton
About this episode

In the midst of lockdown, George Ezra's new project seems tailor-fitted to our times: calling up an old friend and celebrating that relationship, despite the distance.

Speaking to Fearne, the singer-songwriter reveals his own anxieties and the ways he manages them.

You can listen to Phone A Friend on your podcast app now with this link.

This series of Happy Place is supported by Happiful - to discover their magazine or if you're looking for online counselling support in your area, head to happiful.com/happyplace


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