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Your Manchester Extra
Books, Ben and Brian
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On this weeks episode of Your Manchester Extra:
Belinda chats to Georgie Samuels, who's starring in the brand-new musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-selling book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book.
Ben Hart, magician, joins Belinda to talk about his brand new show Hex, coming to Sale Waterside as part of Refract Festival.
Mark has taken to the streets to ask top or bottom?
Ahead of his show at The Lowry next week, we revisit the interview with Brian Conley to find out more about his Third Farewell Tour... to date.
Finally Stephen brings us this weeks' Your Manchester Extra What's on guide.
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