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The Skewer returns with Jon Holmes blending news and pop-culture into a comedic format.

The multi-award-winning satire returns, as Jon Holmes mashes up news with pop-culture into a current affairs comedy concept album. This week - Andy Burnham embarks on his Odyssey, and Harry and Meghan's dog barks at The Gentlemen on Netflix. To hear more episode from this series, search "The Skewer" on BBC Sounds. Producer: Jon Holmes An unusual production for BBC Radio 4

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