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MidLife Film CatchUp
Bonus Episode #2 Christmas Catchup
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A festive special. Sam and Chris review 'Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale' (2010) and reflect upon reaching the Film Catchup halfway point. They also talk hazard lights, Bonjela, decanting wine and workshop some of Sam's standup material.
Presented by Sam Turner and Chris Jenkins
Music by Joe Booker
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