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Yours Sincerely with Jess Phillips
Lorraine Kelly
Season 1, Ep. 15
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In this episode of Yours Sincerely, Jess Phillips talks to Lorraine Kelly about the people who’ve had the biggest impact on her life and the letters of gratitude she would send them. From the letter she wishes she could have sent to her grandmother to the letter she would send to her favourite teacher, Lorraine shares some of her favourite stories in a celebration of the people who mean the world to her.
Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod
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