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Midweek

James Bowen, Mary Sheepshanks, Gino Strada, Ty JeffriesJames Bowen, Mary Sheepshanks, Gino Strada, Ty Jeffries

Released On: 03 Jul 2013

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Libby Purves meets James Bowen, owner of Bob the cat, and cabaret star Miss Hope Springs.

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