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A Deer, a Female Deer. And Bridget Christie (THE CHANGE)

Oh, Bridget! Not content with merely being one of the best stand-up comedians in the UK, she's gone and made a TV show that's funny and completely unique - The Change, and she's telling us all about it.


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