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Woman's Hour

Weekend Woman’s Hour: Lesley Manville, Breast cancer drug, Blessing scams, The Kill List, Elkie BrooksWeekend Woman’s Hour: Lesley Manville, Breast cancer drug, Blessing scams, The Kill List, Elkie Brooks

Released On: 19 Oct 2024

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The Olivier award-winning actor on her role in Oedipus and how the industry has changed.

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