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Shafts Of Hope: Pikachu Rampage

Season 6, Ep. 4278

Everyone has an opinion on the Middle East, but this week The Bugle also has an opinion on mannequins, robots and Pokemon.


Andy is with Ria Lina and Tiff Stevenson


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This episode was presented and written by:


  • Andy Zaltzman
  • Tiff Stevenson
  • Ria Lina


And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner

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