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Fast-turnaround comedy series voiced by Ruth Jones. A cast of real British people, chosen for their sharp wit and humorous take on life, all discuss the news of the week.

Fast-turnaround comedy series voiced by Gavin & Stacey's Ruth Jones. It features a regular cast of real British people, chosen for their sharp wit and humorous take on life, all discussing the news from that week - from major breaking stories to the most bizarre headlines.

Amongst the cast are a couple of East End market traders, dinner ladies from Leeds, Mancunian male nail technicians, Brummie butchers, Scottish launderette owners, supermarket co-workers and three great grandmothers from Hull.

This week's stories include:

Blair v Populism
Giant Iceberg
Queen Nearly Shot
Bad-Mood Brits
Fracking
Trump Supports Assange
Pregnant Man
Theresa May Plans Speech.

29 minutes

Last on

Wed 11 Jan 2017 23:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland

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  • George Frideric Handel

    Music for the Royal Fireworks

    Ensemble: Concert Spirituel. Director: HervΓ© Niquet.

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Narrator Ruth Jones
Executive Producer Tania Alexander
Production Company Studio Lambert

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