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A Very Special Episode

Scandal - 'It's Handled' with David Chipakupaku

Season 2, Ep. 4

A Very Special Episode is a brand new podcast where I get to curl up on the sofa and talk telly with some of my favourite people.


My very special guest this week is journalist David Chipakupaku who chose to talk to me about Olivia Pope, UK vs. US TV and the very unfortunate phrase 'TARDussy'.

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