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Forget The Ball

Episode 40

Season 1, Ep. 40

In a Hogmanay Special, Phil, Johnnie & Chick look back at 40 years of Only An Excuse with behind the scenes memories and anecdotes recorded live at The Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow.

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