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The one with Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Allam

Chris has a very exciting proposal from the makers of Ted Lasso, Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Allam spill the beans on their new production Frank and Percy, and super spaceman Sam Ryder showcases his new single Mountain and chats all things Eurovision.


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