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Brenda and Julie's Confession Box

Julie’s Handyman's Surprise Visit & Brenda Slips on Hinge

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Brenda and Julie are separated by the Irish Sea once again this week but they’ve still got lots to catch up on. Is Julie spending too much time with Patty?! When is the right time for the ‘Handyman’ to meet the kids?! Does Brenda feel left out?! And is Brenda's running group coming to an end?! So many questions and the only way to find out is put on the kettle and hit play!

 

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    21:39||Season 2, Ep. 66
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