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I Guess That's Why They Call It The News. Fred MacAulay. Copyright: BBC
I Guess That's Why They Call It The News

I Guess That's Why They Call It The News

  • Radio panel show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2009
  • 5 episodes (1 series)

A topical radio panel show chaired by Fred MacAulay. The rounds are based on the week's news and more perennial issues too. Stars Fred MacAulay.

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