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Our final recommendation this week looks at absurd and surreal stories from British history, told by award-winning writer and composer Jack Dean. 

Jack has a natural knack of storytelling, with each story accompanied with subtle but compelling production, providing a distinctive production. There’s new episodes every month, but a whole back catalogue to delve into, with many episodes only lasting about ten minutes a piece.

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