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S5E2 Part 3/3: The Fray, Ed Sheeran

Season 5, Ep. 2

Representing the 2000s and 2010s: renewed and topical dramatic relevance, and a chart rules game-changer.

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The voting deadline for this episode is 6pm UK time, Sunday 6th April 2025.

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